VAJRAYANA THREE GUARDIANS OF TANTRIC BUDDHISM
2022-01-01 00:00:00
中國新書(英文版) 2022年1期
Avalokitesvara with four-arms is in the center， Manjusri Bodhisattva is in the lower left corner， and Vajrasattva Bodhisattva is in the lower right corner. They are collectively referred to as “Vajrayana， three Guardians of Tantric Buddhism.” And they are collectively believed to be the god of protection by all Tibetan Buddhists schools.
Avalokitesvara with four-arms and a yellow body is sitting the Lotus posture. His head and four arms represent mercy and compassion.Manjusri Bodhisattva with a white body is also sitting in the Lotus posture. His head and two arms represent merit， wisdom， and civilization.Vajrasattva" Bodhisattva with a white body is standing upright. His head and two arms represent merit， career， and strength.
