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[[File:Hozo-bosatsu-amida-tod.jpg|thumb|250px|Gokō Shii Amida 五刧思惟阿弥陀 (aka Hōzō Bosatsu). Tōdaiji Temple (Nara), 13th Century.]] | [[File:Hozo-bosatsu-amida-tod.jpg|thumb|250px|Gokō Shii Amida 五刧思惟阿弥陀 (aka Hōzō Bosatsu). Tōdaiji Temple (Nara), 13th Century.]] | ||
| − | Skt. [[Dharmakara]]. The [[Sutra of Infinite Life]] (Jp. = Muryojukyō 無量壽經) records the discourses delivered by the [[Historical Buddha]] at [[Vulture Peak]] in [[Rajagriha]] ([[India]]), where he speaks of the 48 [[vows]] made by [[Hōzō Bosatsu]] 法蔵菩薩 (also spelled Hozo or Houzou) to help all [[sentient beings]] achieve {{Wiki|salvation}}. As a [[human]], Hōzō was a [[king]] who gave up his throne after [[hearing]] the teachings of Lokesvararaja [[Buddha]] ((Sejizaiō Butsu 自在王佛). | + | Skt. [[Dharmakara]]. The [[Sutra of Infinite Life]] (Jp. = Muryojukyō [[無量壽經]]) records the discourses delivered by the [[Historical Buddha]] at [[Vulture Peak]] in [[Rajagriha]] ([[India]]), where he speaks of the 48 [[vows]] made by [[Hōzō Bosatsu]] 法蔵菩薩 (also spelled [[Hozo]] or Houzou) to help all [[sentient beings]] achieve {{Wiki|salvation}}. As a [[human]], Hōzō was a [[king]] who gave up his [[throne]] after [[hearing]] the teachings of [[Lokesvararaja]] [[Buddha]] ((Sejizaiō Butsu 自在王佛). |
| − | After eons of practice, he made 48 [[vows]] 四十八願 and thereafter achieved [[Buddhahood]], becoming known as [[Amida]], the [[Buddha]] of [[Infinite]] [[Life]]. Those who believe in [[Amida]] will be [[reborn]] in the [[Buddha Land]] of [[Perfection]] (the "[[Pure Land]]"). Of the 48 [[vows]], the 18th [[vow]] is most important. In this [[vow]], [[Hōzō Bosatsu]] aspires for the [[universal]] {{Wiki|salvation}} of all [[beings]]. It reads: | + | After eons of practice, he made 48 [[vows]] [[四十八願]] and thereafter achieved [[Buddhahood]], becoming known as [[Amida]], the [[Buddha]] of [[Infinite]] [[Life]]. Those who believe in [[Amida]] will be [[reborn]] in the [[Buddha Land]] of [[Perfection]] (the "[[Pure Land]]"). Of the 48 [[vows]], the 18th [[vow]] is most important. In this [[vow]], [[Hōzō Bosatsu]] aspires for the [[universal]] {{Wiki|salvation}} of all [[beings]]. It reads: |
: "Upon my [[attainment of Buddhahood]], if [[sentient beings]] in the ten quarters -- who have sincerity of [[heart]], hold [[faith]], and wish to be born in my land -- repeat my [[name]] up to ten times, yet are unable to be [[reborn]] in my land, then may I fail to obtain [[enlightenment]]." | : "Upon my [[attainment of Buddhahood]], if [[sentient beings]] in the ten quarters -- who have sincerity of [[heart]], hold [[faith]], and wish to be born in my land -- repeat my [[name]] up to ten times, yet are unable to be [[reborn]] in my land, then may I fail to obtain [[enlightenment]]." | ||
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The 48 [[vows]] of [[Hōzō Bosatsu]] have survived into {{Wiki|modern}} times, and variations on the [[vows]] are used by laity, [[nuns]], and [[monks]] in [[Tibet]], [[China]], and [[Japan]]. | The 48 [[vows]] of [[Hōzō Bosatsu]] have survived into {{Wiki|modern}} times, and variations on the [[vows]] are used by laity, [[nuns]], and [[monks]] in [[Tibet]], [[China]], and [[Japan]]. | ||
| − | Hōzō practiced for a long [[time]] (five kapla) before attaining [[enlightenment]], and is thus shown with thick [[hair]]. One [[kalpa]] (Jp. = Kō) is the period required to [[empty]] a ten-square mile city of poppy sees, if one seed were removed every three years. | + | Hōzō practiced for a long [[time]] (five kapla) before [[attaining]] [[enlightenment]], and is thus shown with thick [[hair]]. One [[kalpa]] (Jp. = Kō) is the period required to [[empty]] a ten-square mile city of poppy sees, if one seed were removed every three years. |
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Revision as of 03:41, 20 September 2013
Skt. Dharmakara. The Sutra of Infinite Life (Jp. = Muryojukyō 無量壽經) records the discourses delivered by the Historical Buddha at Vulture Peak in Rajagriha (India), where he speaks of the 48 vows made by Hōzō Bosatsu 法蔵菩薩 (also spelled Hozo or Houzou) to help all sentient beings achieve salvation. As a human, Hōzō was a king who gave up his throne after hearing the teachings of Lokesvararaja Buddha ((Sejizaiō Butsu 自在王佛).
After eons of practice, he made 48 vows 四十八願 and thereafter achieved Buddhahood, becoming known as Amida, the Buddha of Infinite Life. Those who believe in Amida will be reborn in the Buddha Land of Perfection (the "Pure Land"). Of the 48 vows, the 18th vow is most important. In this vow, Hōzō Bosatsu aspires for the universal salvation of all beings. It reads:
- "Upon my attainment of Buddhahood, if sentient beings in the ten quarters -- who have sincerity of heart, hold faith, and wish to be born in my land -- repeat my name up to ten times, yet are unable to be reborn in my land, then may I fail to obtain enlightenment."
The 48 vows of Hōzō Bosatsu have survived into modern times, and variations on the vows are used by laity, nuns, and monks in Tibet, China, and Japan.
Hōzō practiced for a long time (five kapla) before attaining enlightenment, and is thus shown with thick hair. One kalpa (Jp. = Kō) is the period required to empty a ten-square mile city of poppy sees, if one seed were removed every three years.
