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Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva

Stamp featuring the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva (Sanskrit: meaning “Earth Womb”) a famous Mahayana Buddhist bodhisattva who is especially popular in Asian countries where he is worshipped as Dizang in China. Renowned for his vow to postpone achieving Buddhahood until all hells are emptied, Ksitigarbha is regarded as a saviour figure of immense compassion who seeks to save beings trapped in hell. His famous vow, recited by many Buddhists, is, “Not until the hells are emptied will I become a Buddha; Not until all beings are saved will I certify to Bodhi.”

Issued Country Macau
Issued Year 2009
Category Buddhist Image Buddhist Personality Buddhist Arts Theme 3: The Buddhist Pantheon as seen through Postage Stamps
Type Postage Stamps
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