Medicine Buddha
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The Buddha of the Eastern Pure Land who achieved enlightenment from a previous life as a Brahman named Yao Wang (Medicine King). Holds the true Dharma Treasure and is served by Sunlight and Moonlight Bodhisattvas as successors to his position.
When
- Historical notes
- In a past world during the time of Dipankara, was a Brahman who made a Bodhisattva vow and achieved enlightenment.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva, Shakyamuni Buddha
- parent of
- Sunlight Bodhisattva
- student of
- Dipankara
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Through their spiritual journey, the trio achieved enlightenment—the Brahman becoming the Medicine Buddha and his sons attaining the forms of Sunlight Bodhisattva and Moonlight Bodhisattva.”
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