How to pray to Guanyin Bodhisattva? When many people worship Bodhisattva, they only focus on saying what they want, such as ” Bodhisattva blesses me with wealth, Bodhisattva blesses me with longevity, Bodhisattva blesses me with family harmony, etc. This is against the law. Let us remember these three points. First, praise the name of […]
Why did Guanyin become female?
Guanyin was revered as a male image in China from its introduction from India until the end of the Tang Dynasty. Guanyin Bodhisattva is a crucial character mentioned in the Lotus Sutra, Huayan Sutra, and the Pure Land Sutras. As the importance of these classics increased during the Tang Dynasty, Guanyin’s reputation also increased, and […]
How to pray to Guanyin Bodhisattva?
Guanshiyin Bodhisattva is one of the most revered Bodhisattvas in Buddhism. He is compassionate, saves all living beings, can alleviate suffering, and fulfills his desires without hindrance. When many people face difficulties or have a wish, they pray to Guanshiyin Bodhisattva, hoping for his protection and guidance. How can we pray to Guanyin Bodhisattva with […]
What is the mantra of Avalokitesvara in Buddhism?
The heart mantra of Guanyin Bodhisattva in Buddhism is also called the Six-Character Great Ming Mantra. The mantra is: Om Ma ni Pad Mi Hum. Derived from Sanskrit. It is extremely rich in connotation, infinite in mystery, and supreme, possessing great power, great wisdom, and great compassion in the universe. Spell Mantra: Om Ma ni […]
What is the meaning of Namo Avalokitesvara?
Namo, pronounced na mo, is the transliteration of the Sanskrit name गृहम्. It means seeking refuge.“Guan” means observation,“Shi” means the world.“Yin” means sound.In Sanskrit, the term “बोधिसत्त्व” is also abbreviated as “Bodhisattva.“Bodhi” means enlightenment,“Sattva” refers to sentient beings. Avalokitesvara meaning Avalokitesvara meaning: to listen to the sounds of the world, save the most suffering beings, […]
ls she Avalokitesvara or Guanyin?
Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva is one of the most revered bodhisattvas in Buddhism. His compassion and wisdom have brought hope and comfort to countless beings. But, We should call her Avalokitesvara or Guanyin? What is the difference between Avalokitesvara and Avalokiteshvara? Avalokitesvara or Guanyin? Sanskrit Avalokitesvara The name Sanskrit Avalokitesvara first appeared in Chinese Buddhist scriptures, an […]
What is AvalokiteSvara?
Guanyin Bodhisattva is one of the four major Bodhisattvas in Chinese Buddhism. According to legend, his birthday is on the 19th day of the second lunar month, his enlightenment day is on the 19th lunar month, his Nirvana day is on the 9th lunar month, and his monastery is Putuo Mountain in China. Guanyin belief […]