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Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. Extended Serene Version The name of this Bodhisattva means “the one who encompasses the earth“. Earth means stillness, hardness, stability, vastness and versatility. It represents our mind which creates all dharma and accommodates all matters. It is the foundation on which everything grows, including the Buddhist Way. It represents the immeasurable treasures. Ksitigarbha is one of the four principal bodhisattvas in East Asian Mahayana Buddhism. The others are Samantabhadra, Manjusri, and Avalokitesvara. Earth Store Bodhisattva is the Bodhisattva with the greatest vow. His vow is: “If the Hell is not empty I will not attain Buddha hood“ As the Hell is the lowest in the Ten Dharma Realms, the vow implies that Earth Store Bodhisattva will be the last one to become Buddha amongst all. Earth Store Bodhisattva is so compassionate that he renounces the states of Buddha, in order to rescue the beings from suffering and help them to attain enlightenment.
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