Two Bodhisattvas: Guanyin and Great Strength

Brian Bye Sheng Chung

Feb 12, 2024

Mahasthamaprapta (Great Strength) on left, and Guanyin on right holding the waters of great compassion with a branch to sprinkle it with. Great Strength Bodhisattva is also known as the 1st Patriarch of the Pure Land School in all Worlds, and Master Yin Guang is known to be a manifestation of him. He also represents joyful giving. Guanyin tours the Saha World and saves whoever cries out his name, no matter what their fear, dilemma, or anxiety be.

Chapter 28 of Infinite Life Sutra (Walker translation):

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