Sangharama Bodhisattva
deity Buddhist single tradition · 1
The Sangharama Bodhisattva is portrayed in the form of Guan Yu in most Chinese Buddhist Bodhimaṇḍas today. This is a departure from the original twenty-one Sangharama beings. The Bodhisattva's protection of the Dharma is highly valued.
When
- First attested
- 618 CE
- Attested period
- 618 – 960
- Historical notes
- Venerated during the Tang and Song dynasties of China.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Zhiyi, Guan Ping, Sangharama deity, Lord Sangharama, Weituo
- manifests as
- Guan Yu
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Later on, Guan Yu's festival day - the 13th of May or the 24th of June on the Chinese calendar - is regarded as the feast day for Sangharama Bodhisattva.”
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