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According to [[Mahayana]] [[doctrine]], [[Avalokiteśvara]] is the [[bodhisattva]] who has made a great [[vow]] to listen to the [[prayers]] of all [[sentient | According to [[Mahayana]] [[doctrine]], [[Avalokiteśvara]] is the [[bodhisattva]] who has made a great [[vow]] to listen to the [[prayers]] of all [[sentient | ||
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beings]] in times of difficulty, and to postpone his [[own]] [[Buddhahood]] until he has assisted every [[being]] on [[earth]] in achieving [[nirvana]]. [[Mahayana sutras]] associated with [[Avalokiteśvara]] include the [[Heart Sutra]] and the [[Lotus Sutra]], particularly the 25th [[chapter]] which is sometimes referred to as the ''[[Avalokiteśvara]] [[Sutra]]''. | beings]] in times of difficulty, and to postpone his [[own]] [[Buddhahood]] until he has assisted every [[being]] on [[earth]] in achieving [[nirvana]]. [[Mahayana sutras]] associated with [[Avalokiteśvara]] include the [[Heart Sutra]] and the [[Lotus Sutra]], particularly the 25th [[chapter]] which is sometimes referred to as the ''[[Avalokiteśvara]] [[Sutra]]''. | ||
Latest revision as of 06:45, 24 November 2020
According to Mahayana doctrine, Avalokiteśvara is the bodhisattva who has made a great vow to listen to the prayers of all [[sentient
beings]] in times of difficulty, and to postpone his own Buddhahood until he has assisted every being on earth in achieving nirvana. Mahayana sutras associated with Avalokiteśvara include the Heart Sutra and the Lotus Sutra, particularly the 25th chapter which is sometimes referred to as the Avalokiteśvara Sutra.
