tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3588615569593790619.post3626568053919615536..comments2023-09-28T20:51:55.451+10:00Comments on Bush Notes: August and a bit of spring colourSherrylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405534589743973581noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3588615569593790619.post-46378317565226427052015-09-08T05:33:54.497+10:002015-09-08T05:33:54.497+10:00(Shurangama Sutra and Mantra)(Kṣitigarbha)(Avaloki...(Shurangama Sutra and Mantra)(Kṣitigarbha)(Avalokiteśvara) (Amita Buddhaya)(Bhaiṣajyaguru)<br />The Twelve Vows of the Medicine Buddha upon attaining Enlightenment, according to the Medicine Buddha Sutra are:<br />To illuminate countless realms with his radiance, enabling anyone to become a Buddha just like him.<br />To awaken the minds of sentient beings through his light of lapis lazuli.<br />To provide the sentient beings with whatever material needs they require.<br />To correct heretical views and inspire beings toward the path of the Bodhisattva.<br />To help beings follow the Moral Precepts, even if they failed before.<br />To heal beings born with deformities, illness or other physical sufferings.<br />To help relieve the destitute and the sick.<br />To help women who wish to be reborn as men achieve their desired rebirth.<br />To help heal mental afflictions and delusions.<br />To help the oppressed be free from suffering.<br />To relieve those who suffer from terrible hunger and thirst.<br />To help clothe those who are destitute and suffering from cold and mosquitoes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com