Bodhisattvas of the Lotus Sutra
These Bodhisattvas that appear in the Lotus Sutra personifiy the wisdom and virtues of the provisional teachings:
|
Bodhisattva |
Sanskrit Name |
Virtue |
| Beautiful Virtue |
Manjusri |
Wisdom & Spiritual Insight (Prajna) |
| True Friend |
Maitreya |
Kindness & Mercy |
| Medicine King |
Bhaisajya-raja |
Healing (Diagnosis) |
| Best Medicine |
Bhaisajya-samudgata |
Healing (Treatment) |
| Observing the Sounds of the World |
Avalokitesvara |
Compassion for those in Need |
| Inexhaustible Will |
Aksayamuti |
Determination to Save |
| Wonderful Sound |
Gadgatasvara |
Invoking the Wonderful Sound (Prayer) |
| Blossom of Virtue |
Padma-sri |
Cause of Virtue |
| Ever Diligent |
Nitya-virya |
Diligence |
| Endowed with Great Power |
Mahasthama-prapta |
Power of Wisdom Transcending the Threefold Realm |
| Great Eloquence |
Maha-Pratibhana |
Eloquence |
| Accumulation of Wisdom |
Prajnakuta |
Accumulation of Wisdom |
| Royal Constellation of Blossoms |
Naksatraraja Sankusumita |
Multiplying Virtues |
| Valiant Offering |
Pradhanasura |
Valor |
| Embracing the Earth |
Dharanimdhara |
In Touch With Reality |
| Universal Virtue |
Samantabhadra |
Spiritual Power of Virtue |
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