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	Book - A "shtamahabodhisttva" The Great Bodhisattva in Art and Literature
		Akasagarbha, whose essence is ether, is usually shown standing with his hands in vitarka and varada mudras.
		Akasagarbha, who is regarded as the essence of ether, belongs to the group of eight great Bodhisattvas.
		The reason why the Bodhisattva is called Akasagarbha is explained thus in the Ta-fang-teng-ta-chi-ching" Suppose there is a millionaire who has limitless riches, an immeasurable store of large donations to people, specially to the poor and bereaved.
	www.ibiblio.org /radha/rdbook01.htm (2803 words)

	Master Yu in Great Britain
		This ancient dharma practice of Akasagarbha Bodhisattva, which was hidden in China for centuries, is considered a key to enlightenment, valued for its ability to increase physical vitality and energy, and bring forth rapid spiritual progress.
		Akasagarbha Bodhisattva is a great Master who attained enlightenment under the guidance of Shakyamuni Buddha and Manjusri Bodhisattva.
		The Prajna Akasagarbha dharma was developed by Akasagarbha with the help of Manjusri over a period of 49 days, and it is the actual practice Akasagarbha used to awaken.
	five-buddha.org /uk/prajna-akasagarbha.htm (333 words)

	DharmaFlower.Net - Bodhisattva - Akasagarbha
		Akasagarbha, who is regarded as the essence of ether, belongs to the group of eight great Bodhisattvas.
		The reason why the Bodhisattva is called Akasagarbha is explained thus in the Ta-fang-teng-ta-chi-ching" Suppose there is a millionaire who has limitless riches, an immeasurable store of large donations to people, specially to the poor and bereaved.
		The reason is that Sun, Moon and the stars are ll the incarnations of akasagarbha (Taisho, XXI, 422b).
	www.dharmaflower.net /_bodhisattva/akasagarbha.aspx (282 words)

	Akasagarbha Bodhisattva (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Akasagarbha (Xu Kong Zang in Chinese; Namkhai Nyingpo in Tibetan; Kokuzo in Japanese) Bodhisattva is considered to be the essence of ether.
		His name literally means boundless space treasure and symbolizes the infinite happiness generated by helping countless number of sentient beings.
		Kukai (Kobo Daishi), the founder of Shingon Buddhism (the Japanese Esoteric school of Buddhism), chanted a mantra of Akasagarbha Bodhisattva, which helped enhance his wisdom and memory.
	www.geocities.com /directx_user/gallery/akasagarbha.htm (69 words)

	Shantideva Online ::: Your Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life (Chapter II)
		Terrified, I utter a mournful cry to the Protector, Avalokita, whose conduct overflows with compassion, that he may protect me, a sinner.
		Seeking protection, I earnestly invoke noble Akasagarbha, Ksitigarbha, and all the compassionate ones.
		I bow to Vajri, upon the sight of whom, the Messengers of Death and other malevolent beings flee in terror to the four directions.
	www.shantideva.net /guide_ch2.htm (1565 words)

	Wikipedia: Kukai
		However it is clear that at some point Kukai was introduced to Buddhist practice involving the chanting of the mantra of the Bodhisattva Akasagarbha.
		During this period Kukai frequently sought out isolated mountain regions where he chanted the Akasagarbha mantra relentlessly.
		Esoteric scriptures were available, indeed the practice of chanting the Akasagarbha mantra which Kukai had been practising is from an esoteric text.
	www.factbook.org /wikipedia/en/k/ku/kukai.html (5715 words)

	Ashtamahabodhisattva, The Eight Great Bodhisattvas
		Though there are innumerable Bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism, there is a group of eight Bodhisattvas, known as the Ashtamahabodhisattva.
		They are Kshitigarbha, Sarvanivarana-vishkambhin, Manjusri, Vajrapani, Maitreya, Samantabhadra, Avalokitesvara and Akasagarbha.
		Akasagarbha, also known as Khagarbha, is regarded as the essence of the ether belonging to the Ratnesa family.
	www.ignca.nic.in /nl001607.htm (903 words)

	Bardo: Third Day
		His body is yellow in color, he holds a wish-fulfilling jewel in his hand and sits on a horse throne, embracing his consort Mamaki.
		He is accompanied by the two male bodhisattvas Akasagarbha and Samantabhadra and the two female bodhisattvas Mala and Dhupa, so that six buddha forms appear out of the space of rainbow light.
		The bodhisattva Akasagarbha is the Essence of Space.
	www.kaykeys.net /spirit/buddhism/bardo/3rdday.html (819 words)

	On_Buddhism
		There are many Bodhisattvas who have already attained enlightenment, but chose to stay in this realm to save all beings.
		Avalokitesvara (Kannon), Maitreya (Miroku), Ksitigarbha (Jizo), Manjusri (Monju), Samantabhadra (Fugen), Akasagarbha (Kokuzo) are world-famous Bodhisattvas.
		Vidyarajas have a furious appearance with flames around the body that signify the energy to fight evil spirits.
	www.koyasan.org /nckoyasan/On_Buddhism.html (11324 words)

	Indiaclub.com: Dictionary of Buddhist Iconography - Volume 3 : Religion
		Categories of deities have been related to their textual sources.
		For instance, the Thirtyfive Buddhas of Confession can be taken back to the Sutra on the Meditation of Akasagarbha Bodhisattva, which was translated into Chinese in AD 424 - 441 by Dharmamitra who hailed from Kabul.
		Dhrtarastra, the Lokapala of the East, has a varied iconography in different traditions.
	www.indiaclub.com /Shop/SearchResults.asp?ProdStock=80043 (620 words)

	Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha Sutra - Chap 13 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		This is not to mention those good men and good women who always hear of virtuous deeds, practice moment by moment without ceasing and who, naturally, will never retrogress from the Unexcelled Path of Enlightenment."
		When these words were concluded, a Bodhisattva in the congregation named Akasagarbha addressed the Buddha, saying, "Since my arrival at Trayastrimsas Heaven, I have heard Tathagata praising Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha’s majestic power as being inconceivable.
		It is only hoped that you, O World Honored One, will give a brief account of these things for the benefit of all the multitudes of sentient beings of the present and the future."
	www.buddhistdoor.com /resources/sutras/Ksitigarbha/sources/ksitig13.htm (621 words)

	Kokuzo Bosatsu - Japanese Buddhist Deity of Wisdom and Memory
		(L) Kongo-Kokuzo Bosatsu, one of the Five Great Akasagarbha, wood, Chinese Tang Dynasty, 9th century, To-ji Temple, Kyoto
		Images of early Kokuzo sculptures imported into Japan from China
		All stories and photos, unless specified otherwise, by Schumacher.
	www.onmarkproductions.com /html/kokuzo.shtml (913 words)

	A Healing Ceremony to Keep You Healthy
		Did I feel the ghosts pushing and shoving me for the incense smoke as I followed you around the house."...
		"This is the third time I took Akasagarbha.
		I thought I have learnt it all, but every time I learn more from you."...
	mahavairocana.org /vajraguru.htm (360 words)

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