tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9745456.post6141087499419476970..comments2024-03-27T02:15:12.984-07:00Comments on The Soap Blog: Social Networks vs Blogging/RSSElwood Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09381075536666844667noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9745456.post-50391776373902002592015-09-08T03:08:35.145-07:002015-09-08T03:08:35.145-07:00(Shurangama Sutra and Mantra)(Kṣitigarbha)(Avaloki...(Shurangama Sutra and Mantra)(Kṣitigarbha)(Avalokiteśvara) (Mahāsthāmaprāpta)(Amita Buddhaya)(Bhaiṣajyaguru)<br />The Twelve Vows of the Medicine Buddha upon attaining Enlightenment, according to the Medicine Buddha Sutra are:<br />To illuminate countless realms with his radiance, enabling anyone to become a Buddha just like him.<br />To awaken the minds of sentient beings through his light of lapis lazuli.<br />To provide the sentient beings with whatever material needs they require.<br />To correct heretical views and inspire beings toward the path of the Bodhisattva.<br />To help beings follow the Moral Precepts, even if they failed before.<br />To heal beings born with deformities, illness or other physical sufferings.<br />To help relieve the destitute and the sick.<br />To help women who wish to be reborn as men achieve their desired rebirth.<br />To help heal mental afflictions and delusions.<br />To help the oppressed be free from suffering.<br />To relieve those who suffer from terrible hunger and thirst.<br />To help clothe those who are destitute and suffering from cold and mosquitoes. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com