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| Gold-Gilded Bronze Statue of Ksitigarbha | |
Gold-Gilded Bronze Statue of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva (Song Dynasty)
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.”
Series: Bronze Buddhist Statues
Theme: Statues |
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| Issued Country | China |
| Issued Year | 16.06.2013 |
| Category | Buddhist Image |
| Type | Maximum Card |