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Pocket Fugen Bosatsu
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Guardian diety for those who were born in 1928, 1929, 1940, 1941, 1952,
1953, 1964, 1965, 1976, 1977, 1988, 1989, 2000, 2001.
Made of Indian Sandalwood.
All handmade. A pawlounia box and a carrying sack are included.
5.7 cm(H) x 4.8 cm(W) x 1.6 cm(D)
¥5980
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| Fugen teaches that action is equally important as thought and meditation.
Fugen is the protector of all those who teach the dharma (the Buddhist
teachings), and symbolizes the power of wisdom in overcoming obstacles.
Often depicted on an elephant (traditionally a white elephant with six
tusks), Fugen is sometimes shown with a lotus flower in his left hand or
seated on a lotus. The lotus is a symbol of purity, and in Buddhist art,
the Shaka Nyorai (Historical Buddha) and other Buddhist deities are often
pictured seated on a lotus or holding a lotus. Although a beautiful flower,
the lotus grows out of the mud at the bottom of a pond. Buddha deities
are enlightened beings who "grew" out of the "mud"
of the material world. Like the lotus, they are beautiful and pure even
though they grew up in the material world. Like Monju Bosatsu, Fugen Bosatsu
is said to have followed and assisted the Historical Buddha. Monju and
Fugen are often shown flanking the historical Buddha in a grouping called
the Shaka Trinity (SHAKA SANZON). In addition, historically, there are
four Bodhisattva (Bosatsu) in East Asia, each symbolizing different aspects
of Buddhist belief and practice. They are the Kannon Bosatsu (compassion),
Monju Bosatsu (wisdom), Fugen Bosatsu (praxis, or practice), and Jizo Bosatsu
(vast patience and salvation from suffering). Fugen is also known as the
"Great Conduct" bosatsu, for he made ten vows for practicing
Buddhism and achieving enlightenment |
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