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Bodhisattva Yashodhara

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Bodhisattva Yashodhara 耶输陀罗菩萨 also known as the Vajra of Demonstration. Yashodhara means "maintaining honor". She is the consort of Prince Siddhartha, the Buddha's human form, & the mother of Thera Rahula. In the Garbhakosa Mandala she is located in the middle row of the Lotus Court, 3rd from the top. Her fundamental vow is the same as that of Willow-Leaf Avalokitesvara - to adapt to the different minds of sentient beings in order to teach them the truth. Her flesh is golden, & she is richly adorned with jewels, resembling a celestial maiden. In her left hand is a branch of leaves, which can appear as ever changing to demonstrate her skillful means. The right hand forms the mudra of wish fulfillment.

Her Garbhakosa mantra is: Namah samanta buddhanam yam yashodharaya svaha

Source

lianhuayuan.net