オン・サンマイヤ・サトバン

Sanskrit name Samanta bhadra translates as ``samanta'' and ``bhadra'' as ``wise''. "Ken" specifically means "the desire and deeds that arise from the desire to attain enlightenment." This bodhisattva symbolizes that he is omnipresent, regardless of time and place. Therefore, he is also capable of always protecting those who practice the bodhisattva practice.

He rides on a white elephant with tusks and serves as a side attendant to Shakyamuni Buddha along with Monju Bodhisattva. He presides over the wisdom of Manjushri.

In esoteric Buddhism, it is regarded as one with Vajra Buddha, which symbolizes the firm and indestructible Bodhicitta. "He is now considered the guardian deity of those born in the year of the dragon and the year of the snake.

Fugen Bodhisattva

A bodhisattva who appears everywhere and controls mercy to save all living beings.

What is Fugen Bosatsu?

Fugen is a bodhisattva who appears everywhere and has the power to save living beings.

 

Along with Monju Bodhisattva, he is often seen as the right side attendant of Shaka Nyorai, and is often enshrined as a triad, but in some cases he is enshrined alone. As a bodhisattva who controls training with the wisdom of Monju Bosatsu, it is said to play the role of practicing the teachings of Buddhism grasped with clear wisdom. In addition, along with the spread of the Lotus Sutra, which preaches the salvation of women, many women gained faith.

 

By the way, there is Fugen Enmei Bosatsu, a Buddha derived from Fugen Bosatsu, who has the benefit of life extension.

benefit

It is said to have the benefits of protecting women, protecting trainees, prolonging life from illness, and increasing happiness. It is also the guardian deity of the year of the dragon and snake.

Statue of Fugen Bosatsu

It is commonly seen riding a white elephant. If you are riding an elephant with 3 or 4 heads, there is a high possibility that it is a statue of Fugen Enmei Bosatsu.

Mantra of Fugen Bosatsu

Ong Sanmaiyah Satvan