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[[Category: Buddhas and Deities]]
[[Category: Buddhas and Deities]]
[[Category:Bodhisattvas]]

Revision as of 15:54, 8 September 2009

Kshitigarbha (Skt. Kṣitigarbha; Wyl. sa'i snying po) — one of the most important bodhisattvas in China and Japan. His activity focuses more particularly on helping those who suffer in the hell realms. He is often depicted as white in colour, holding a jewel that symbolizes wisdom.

Further Reading

  • Jamgön Mipham, A Garland of Jewels, (trans. by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso), Woodstock: KTD Publications, 2008

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