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There are nine major Bodhisattvas in Buddhism: Manjushri Bodhisattva, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, Kshitigarbha Bodhisattva, Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, Bhaisajyaguru Buddha, Amitabha Buddha, Maitreya Buddha, and Shakyamuni Buddha. These nine Bodhisattvas hold the highest positions in Buddhism and are revered as divine beings who save all living beings. Each Bodhisattva is responsible for different aspects.
Manjusri Bodhisattva
Manjushri Bodhisattva is the Buddha of Wisdom, overseeing knowledge, culture, intelligence, exams, education, art, literature, and other related fields. Many students pray to Manjushri Bodhisattva before exams, seeking wisdom and good grades. Additionally, Manjushri Bodhisattva is also the deity associated with mantras, often invoked for dispelling misfortune, offering blessings, and providing protection.
Samantabhadra Bodhisattva
Samantabhadra Bodhisattva is the Buddha of compassion, overseeing practices such as cultivation, virtuous deeds, upholding precepts, bodhicitta, blessings, prayers, and spiritual responsiveness. Many Buddhist practitioners seek blessings and prayers from Samantabhadra Bodhisattva during their cultivation. Moreover, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva is also considered the presiding deity of fertility, and many couples pray to Him for healthy children.
Guanyin Bodhisattva (Avalokiteshvara)
Guanyin Bodhisattva is the Buddha of compassion and wisdom. She oversees compassion, protection, tolerance, healing, and relief. Many believers pray to Guanyin Bodhisattva for protection and healing when they are sick or facing difficulties. In addition, Guanyin Bodhisattva is also the patron of marriage, and is prayed to by many couples for a happy marriage.
Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva
Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva, the Buddha of Protection, is believed to preside over various spiritual practices such as changing one's fortune, conducting liberation rites for the deceased, providing relief and aid, and engaging in alms-seeking and offering food. Many devotees seek Kṣitigarbha's blessings and guidance when performing rituals to liberate their ancestors. Additionally, as the protector of travelers, Kṣitigarbha is invoked for safe and successful journeys.
Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva
Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva is a fierce and powerful Buddha, known for bestowing blessings, protecting the Dharma, vanquishing demons, and safeguarding the nation. As one of the most powerful Bodhisattvas, Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva is revered for his ability to subdue evil forces, protect the homeland, and shield his followers from harm. Many believers turn to Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva for solace and protection during times of trouble or danger.
Bhaisajyaguru Buddha
Bhaisajyaguru, or the Medicine Buddha, is revered as the Buddha of healing and is associated with medicine, treatment, and diseases. Many devotees turn to Bhaisajyaguru for blessings and healing when they are ill or facing health challenges. The practices associated with the Medicine Buddha, such as the Medicine Buddha Dharma, are widely used for treating illnesses and promoting physical well-being.
Amitabha Buddha
Amitabha Buddha is the Buddha of the Western Pure Land, overseeing such affairs as rebirth, liberation, meditation, and the recitation of the Buddha's name. Many believers, when their lives are nearing their end, will pray to Amitabha Buddha to be reborn in the Western Pure Land. Additionally, the practice of reciting the Buddha's name is widely used in cultivation and the improvement of one's spiritual attainment.
Maitreya Buddha
Maitreya Buddha is the Buddha of the future world, overseeing the transmission and propagation of Buddhism, and serves as a model for Bodhisattvahood. Many believers seek blessings and protection from Maitreya Buddha during their practice. Moreover, Maitreya Buddha is regarded as the exemplar of the Bodhisattva path and is revered and pursued by believers.
Shakyamuni Buddha
Shakyamuni Buddha is the founder of Buddhism and the authority on its teachings and traditions. Many followers seek his guidance and blessings during their spiritual practice. The fundamental doctrines and meditation practices of Buddhism have been passed down from Shakyamuni Buddha and are deeply respected and followed by Buddhists worldwide.
The Nine Great Bodhisattvas each have their specific roles and preside over different endeavors and virtues, providing strong spiritual support and protection to their followers. Whether in spiritual practice or daily life, believers can rely on the blessings and grace of these nine Bodhisattvas to achieve spiritual elevation and physical well-being.
In Buddhism, the Nine Great Bodhisattvas are also regarded as role models for all beings. With compassion and wisdom as their core, they dedicate themselves to serving all sentient beings, embodying the core values of Buddhism. Their stories and experiences offer valuable teachings and inspiration to believers, encouraging them to strive forward, practice diligently, and attain Bodhisattvahood.
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