The twelfth time: Xuanzang built a ceremony in good faith, and Guanyin became a golden cicada.
Guanyin Bodhisattva (Sanskrit: Avalokitesvara with a Thousand Hands? Vara), Guanyin Bodhisattva comes from Hokkekyo translated by Zhu Fahu and his disciples in Dunhuang Temple in Chang 'an. Zhu Fahu first translated "Shi Guangyin", and his disciple Nie Daozhen changed it to "Guan". Xuanzang's new translation is Guan Yu, and China is called Guanyin for short.
Guanyin Bodhisattva is a symbol of compassion and wisdom in Buddhism and occupies an extremely important position in Mahayana Buddhism and folk beliefs. The spirit of great compassion led by Guanyin Bodhisattva is regarded as the foundation of Mahayana Buddhism.
According to Buddhist scriptures, avalokitesvara is the embodiment of Buddha in previous lives. In the boundless land, he looked for voices everywhere as a bodhisattva to save his suffering. Guanyin and Amitabha have a special relationship. He is one of the Three Sages in the West, a monk who fills his life, and a bodhisattva who inherits the status of Amitabha. It is also said that Guanyin is the incarnation of Amitabha.
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Based on ancient books and handed down books, the Buddhist in Tang Wenjin conducted in-depth research and found that the prototype of Guanyin Bodhisattva was originally included in the teachings of Brahmanism in ancient India. According to records, at that time, there was a pair of twin foals, who were merciful and miraculous, and could make the blind see the light again. The bull gave birth to milk and the rotten wood blossomed, symbolizing compassion and kindness, and was regarded as a stable boy god by the world.
By the 5th century BC, Buddhism was founded by Sakyamuni, and the two-horse prodigy was accepted by Buddhism and became a charity bodhisattva known as "Guanyin at the head of the horse". Its image was a lovely pony, which was the earliest image of Guanyin Bodhisattva.
Later, Buddhism was carried forward, and Buddhists personified the image of Guanyin and turned it into a mighty husband, creating a new life story of Guanyin's imperial life. According to "Chinese Sorrow Classic", Guanyin is a prince with no pure thoughts on the wheel of the Holy King, and his name is arbitrary. He made a big wish, gave birth to great compassion, cut off the suffering and troubles of all sentient beings, and made them enjoy peace. Therefore, the Buddha named him Guanyin.
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