Shancai Tongzi
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Shancai Tongzi, also known as Sudhana ("Child of Wealth"), is an alternate name for Jintong used in Buddhist contexts. In the Buddhāvataṃsaka Sūtra, he seeks enlightenment alongside Longnü as an acolyte of Guanyin.
When
- First attested
- 960 CE
- Attested period
- 960 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Buddhist manifestation of Jintong appearing in texts since the Song dynasty.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Kuimulang, Jade Emperor, Yunü, Old Man of the South Pole
- serves
- Guanyin
- aspect of
- Jintong
- allied with
- longnü
- student of
- Guanyin
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In the Buddhāvataṃsaka Sūtra, she and Jintong seek enlightenment and are acolytes of Guanyin. In this context, Yunü is called Longnü, and Jintong is called Shancai Tongzi (Sudhana).”
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