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''' | The '''Seven Patriarchs''' ([[Wyl.]] ''gtad rabs bdun'') — before his [[parinirvana]] the [[Buddha]] entrusted the care of the [[Dharma]] to [[Mahakashyapa]], predicting that seven patriarchs would maintain the purity of the Dharma and serve as reminders of the Buddha's presence. | ||
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Revision as of 16:10, 10 October 2009
The Seven Patriarchs (Wyl. gtad rabs bdun) — before his parinirvana the Buddha entrusted the care of the Dharma to Mahakashyapa, predicting that seven patriarchs would maintain the purity of the Dharma and serve as reminders of the Buddha's presence.
- Mahakashyapa
- Ananda
- Shanavasika
- Upagupta
- Dhitika
- Krishna
- Mahasudarshana