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In Tibetan Buddhist tradition the Chintamani is sometimes depicted as a luminous pearl and is in the possession of several of different forms of the Buddha. [ 3 ] In Japan, where the Hindu goddess Lakshmi is known as Kisshōten in Shinto , she is commonly depicted with a Cintāmaṇi in her hand.
In his six-armed form, Cintāmaṇicakra is commonly shown wearing a crown with an effigy of Amitābha Buddha and sitting in a "royal" position (mahārājalīlāsana, i.e. with his left leg tucked inwards and his right knee raised) atop a lotus on a rock protruding from the ocean - a symbol of Mount Potalaka, Avalokiteśvara's legendary abode.
Tap the great Buddhist founder and philosopher, Siddhartha Gautama, for short Buddha quotes on love, peace, and happiness that can help guide you through life.
'Jivaka, the Fabulous Gem'), also spelled as Jivaka Chintamani, is one of the five great Tamil epics. Authored by a Madurai-based Jain ascetic Tiruttakkatēvar in the early 10th century, the epic is a story of a prince who is the perfect master of all arts, perfect warrior and perfect lover with numerous wives.
"For hate is never conquered by hate. Hate is conquered by love. This is an eternal law." — Buddha "Your mind is Nirvana." — Bodhidharma "The greatest achievement is selflessness.
It is a Buddhist "anti-love" sequel to the Cilappatikaram, with some characters from it and their next generation. [16] The epic consists of 4,861 lines in akaval meter, arranged in 30 cantos. Manimekalai is the daughter of Kovalan and Madhavi, who follows in her mother's footsteps as a dancer and a Buddhist nun. [17] The epic tells her story.
Oh preceptor, oh Lord, You are beyond the scope of description by qualification. I am going down now. Kindly tell me the way. (1)Oh shapeless Lord, You are without any desire, but I am with desire.
Chintamani may refer to: Chintamani or Cintamani (jewel) , a wish-fulfilling jewel in both Hindu and Buddhist traditions The Tamil epic Cīvaka Cintāmaṇi , one of the five great Tamil epics of 5th century