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Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, known as Puxian Pusa in Chinese, is a prominent figure in Buddhism. The name Samantabhadra is a Sanskrit term that has been translated into Chinese as “Universal Virtue” or “Universal Worthy,” and phonetically as “Sanmantabhadra.” Samantabhadra is one of the Four Great Bodhisattvas in Chinese Buddhism, symbolizing the virtues of practice and conduct, in contrast to Manjushri Bodhisattva, who represents the virtues of wisdom and truth. Together, they serve as the right and left attendants of Shakyamuni Buddha. Additionally, Samantabhadra, Manjushri, and Vairocana Buddha are collectively known as the “Three Saints of the Avatamsaka Sutra.”
In the Avatamsaka Sutra, Samantabhadra encourages practitioners to cultivate the Ten Great Vows: paying homage to all Buddhas, praising the Thus-Come One, making extensive offerings, repenting karmic obstacles, rejoicing in others’ merits, requesting the turning of the Dharma wheel, asking the Buddhas to remain in the world, always following the Buddha’s teachings, accommodating all beings, and dedicating all merit universally. These Ten Great Vows are the primary practices Samantabhadra advocates for attaining the merits of the Buddha. It is believed that Samantabhadra’s teaching grounds are located on Mount Emei in Sichuan, China.
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