Four Great Bodhisattvas: 1 definition

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In Buddhism

General definition (in Buddhism)

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Source: Buddhist Door: Glossary

They represent the four major characters of Bodhisattva:

  1. Manjusri - Universal Great Wisdom Bodhisattva
  2. Samantabhadra - Universal Worthy Great Conduct Bodhisattva
  3. Ksitigarbha - Earth Treasury King Great Vow Bodhisattva
  4. Avalokitesvara - Guan Shr Yin Great Compassion Bodhisattva

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