Why Kṣitigarbha Chose Hell Over Buddhahood
He could become Buddha anytime. Instead, he vowed to stay in hell until every being is saved. A story about choosing to accompany those in darkness.
Buddhist figures
Understanding Buddhist figures, comprehending the wisdom of the Buddha
Mañjuśrī: Why Is This Bodhisattva Called 'Mother of All Buddhas'?
Mañjuśrī is Buddhism's foremost bodhisattva of wisdom, the 'Mother of All Buddhas.' Meet the one who wields the wisdom sword and rides a lion.
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Samantabhadra: The Bodhisattva of 'Inconceivable' Vow Power
The Buddha called Samantabhadra's vow power 'inconceivable.' The Ten Great Vows are the essence of the Avataṃsaka Sūtra.
Mahāsthāmaprāpta: The Bodhisattva Whose Light Illuminates All
One of the Three Pure Land Sages, known for wisdom-light. The Buddha-recitation method from the Śūraṅgama Sūtra is Pure Land's heart.
Amitābha: Why Does Reciting His Name Lead to Pure Land Rebirth?
Amitābha's Forty-Eight Vows and the Pure Land answer one question: how can everyone attain Buddhahood? Meet the Buddha of Infinite Light and Life.