The Eight Great Bodhisattvas are as follows:
1) Mañjuśrī Bodhisattva, the embodiment of the Deep Wisdom of all Buddhas. When we recite the Holy Name of Mañjuśrī Bodhisattva, our wisdom, intelligence and insight increases; and our ignorance and confusion diminishes.
2) Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva, the embodiment of the Compassion of all Buddhas. When we recite the Holy Name of Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva, our compassion, loving-kindness and kindness increases; and our hatred and aversion dissipates.
3) Vajrapāṇi Bodhisattva, the embodiment of the Power (or Ability) of all Buddhas. When we recite the Holy Name of Vajrapāṇi Bodhisattva, our power, strength and ability increases; and our self-confidence and courage is fortified.
4) Maitreya Bodhisattva, the embodiment of the Awakened Activity (or Enlightened Activity) of all Buddhas. When we recite the Holy Name of Maitreya Bodhisattva, our own activities and endeavors of enlightenment are cultivated and accomplished; through the inspiration of altruism and loving-kindness.
5) Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva, the embodiment of the Merit (or Good Karmic Potential) of all Buddhas. When we recite the Holy Name of Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva, our merit and positive karmic potential increases; creating a firm foundation of being deeply grounded in conducive karmic conditions.
6) Sarvanīvaraṇaviṣkambhīn Bodhisattva, the embodiment of the Awakened Qualities (or Enlightened Qualities) of all Buddhas. When we recite the Holy Name of Sarvanīvaraṇaviṣkambhīn Bodhisattva, our own qualities of enlightenment are made manifest; through the purification of karmic obscurations.
7) Ākāśagarbha Bodhisattva, the embodiment of the Blessings of all Buddhas. When we recite the Holy Name of Ākāśagarbha Bodhisattva, we receive the transcendental and mystic blessings of all Buddhas; throughout the ten directions of space.
8) Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, the embodiment of the Aspirations (or Vows) of all Buddhas. When we recite the Holy Name of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, our aspirations and vows become vast, unlimited and powerful; and their far-ranging achievement becomes unhindered
2) Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva, the embodiment of the Compassion of all Buddhas. When we recite the Holy Name of Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva, our compassion, loving-kindness and kindness increases; and our hatred and aversion dissipates.
3) Vajrapāṇi Bodhisattva, the embodiment of the Power (or Ability) of all Buddhas. When we recite the Holy Name of Vajrapāṇi Bodhisattva, our power, strength and ability increases; and our self-confidence and courage is fortified.
4) Maitreya Bodhisattva, the embodiment of the Awakened Activity (or Enlightened Activity) of all Buddhas. When we recite the Holy Name of Maitreya Bodhisattva, our own activities and endeavors of enlightenment are cultivated and accomplished; through the inspiration of altruism and loving-kindness.
5) Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva, the embodiment of the Merit (or Good Karmic Potential) of all Buddhas. When we recite the Holy Name of Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva, our merit and positive karmic potential increases; creating a firm foundation of being deeply grounded in conducive karmic conditions.
6) Sarvanīvaraṇaviṣkambhīn Bodhisattva, the embodiment of the Awakened Qualities (or Enlightened Qualities) of all Buddhas. When we recite the Holy Name of Sarvanīvaraṇaviṣkambhīn Bodhisattva, our own qualities of enlightenment are made manifest; through the purification of karmic obscurations.
7) Ākāśagarbha Bodhisattva, the embodiment of the Blessings of all Buddhas. When we recite the Holy Name of Ākāśagarbha Bodhisattva, we receive the transcendental and mystic blessings of all Buddhas; throughout the ten directions of space.
8) Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, the embodiment of the Aspirations (or Vows) of all Buddhas. When we recite the Holy Name of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, our aspirations and vows become vast, unlimited and powerful; and their far-ranging achievement becomes unhindered
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