Bodhisattvas of the Earth: 1 definition
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Bodhisattvas of the Earth means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: BuddhismBodhisattvas of the Earth:—The Bodhisattvas who appear in “The Lotus Sutra” and vow to propagate these teachings in the latter day of the Law. Any person who chants Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo is a Bodhisattva of the Earth but we usually refer to ourselves as followers of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth as an act of humility.
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Partial matches: Earth.
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A House on Fire (by Stephen L. Klick)
Day by Day (Dharma lectures) (by Stephen L. Klick)