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may all be safe, healthy, happy, & well |
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Avalokiteshvara awakened compassion One Who Hears the Cries of the World two hands holding wish-fulfilling gem left hand holding lotus of purity right hand holds prayer beads representing all beings |
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Manjusri awakened wisdom sword of discrimination Perfection of Wisdom Sutra |
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Vajrapani awakened power flames of energy thunderbolt and noose |
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White Tara healing & longevity serenity, grace, calm right hand in boon-granting gesture left hand in gesture of protection 7 eyes see all the suffering in the world |
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Green Tara awakened activity freedom from danger, fears & anxieties right leg outstretched to spring blue lotuses = purity and power |
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Akashagarbha boundless space treasury awakened generosity purifies transgressions the infinite happiness generated by helping sentient beings |
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Samantabhadra offerings, aspirations & vows great cultivation & practice Lotus Sutra & Avatamsaka Sutra |
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Kshitigarbha Earth Store = richness and fertility known as Jizo in Japan willing to enter hell to save beings wish-granting jewel in left hand staff to open gates of hell in right hand staff has jingles on top to alert beings especially protects women and children |
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Sarva-nivarana Vishkambhin Complete Remover of Obscurations removes wrong-doings and obstacles
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Maitreya awakened love the future Buddha to appear in the world hands in gesture of teaching |
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