Why is Samantabhadra Bodhisattva a "six teeth white elephant"?

Common Buddhist knowledge 2022-03-11 08:43

SamantabhadraBuddhaMost of them use the six-toothed white elephant as the mount, and are the same as the Manjushri Bodhisattva riding a lion.Vairocana BuddhaThe scepter, collectively known asThe Three Saints of Huayan。SamantabhadraBodhisattvas represent all the essence of Bodhisattva’s practice. White elephant represents a deep wish to be hardworking and tireless ； Six teeth, marked with six paramitas ──Give alms, keep precepts, forbearance, diligence, meditation, wisdom and wisdom. Sign SamantabhadraThe Bodhisattva's dedication to the practice of walking on the six paramitas and ten thousand practices is always the most supremeBuddha Fruit。

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