Difficult to achieve, yet achievable -- Great Vehicle Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, Exquisite Illustrations Edition

Author: Shanghai Ci Shu Press
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book is one of the illustrated texts in the series on Buddhist culture introducing the Four Great Bodhisattvas of Chinese Buddhism. It is a companion piece to the already published Infinite Guanyin and the upcoming Manjusri Bodhisattva and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. The book is divided into seven chapters:
1. The Great Practice Bodhisattva Samantabhadra—The Name, Origin, Practice, and Status of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva
2. The Universe Has an End, but Wishes Are Boundless—The Scriptures of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva and His Great Practice Thought
3. Countless Means to Guide the Lost—The Beliefs and Rituals of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva
4. Manifesting in Billions to Aid Sentient Beings—The Manifestations of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva
5. Samantabhadra in the Streets and Alleys—Samantabhadra in Ming and Qing Dynasty Novels
6. Noble and Majestic, Seated on the Six-Tusked Elephant—The Paintings and Statues of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva
7. Famous Mountains Are Full of Scenic Spots—Temples, Pagodas, and Famous Sites Associated with Samantabhadra Bodhisattva. The main text of the book contains 62,000 words and includes 148 illustrations. The title was inscribed by Venerable Yongshou, Vice President of the Buddhist Association of China and abbot of Mount Emei.
The author is highly skilled in the research of Buddhist classics, extensively collecting and citing sources. He offers unique insights into the formation of the four great Buddhist venues in China and the formation and influence of the belief in Samantabhadra, one of the Four Great Bodhisattvas of China. The language is simple and accessible. The book is published in large 32-page format, color-printed with exquisite and elegant illustrations, making it a richly illustrated work. It serves as an accessible read for those interested in Buddhist cultural research and the appreciation of tourism culture.