Sun Radiance
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Sun Radiance (Nichiyō) is a Bodhisattva who, along with Moon Purity, is a successor to the Buddha's position. Both have the ability to uphold the true Dharma Treasure of the Medicine Buddha, according to the Empowerment Sutra.
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- Moon Purity, Yao Wang, Ri Zhao, Yue Zhao, Moonlight Bodhisattva, Sun Illuminating All, Moon Illuminating All
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“There are two Bodhisattvas, one named Sun Radiance (Nichiyō) and the other named Moon Purity (Gekjō). They are the successors to the Buddha's position, both have the ability to uphold the true Dharma Treasure of the Medicine Buddha."”
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