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  2. Gilt-bronze Maitreya in Meditation (National Treasure No. 83)

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    The Gilt-bronze Maitreya in Meditation is a gilt-bronze statue of what is believed to be the Maitreya, the future Buddha, in a semi-seated contemplative pose. It is commonly referred to as the Contemplative Bodhisattva, Pensive Bodhisattva, or Gilt-Bronze Seated Maitreya in English. In Korean it is frequently referred to as pan'gasayusang.

  3. Buddha contemplation - Wikipedia

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    A Japanese scroll of the Taima Mandala (c. 14th century) depicting the scenery of the Sutra of the Contemplation of Amitayus. Buddha contemplation (Chinese: guānfo 觀佛), is a central Buddhist meditation practice in East Asian Buddhism, especially popular in Pure Land Buddhism, but also found in other traditions such as East Asian Yogācāra, Tiantai and Huayan.

  4. Buddhāvataṃsaka Sūtra - Wikipedia

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    The book's climax comes when Sudhana meets the bodhisattva Maitreya, who guides him to enter a great tower called "Matrix Adorned with the Splendours of Vairocana" (vairocana-vyūhālāṅkāra-garbha). Within the tower, Sudhana has a grand vision of infinite worlds, each of which contains forms of Maitreya guiding beings to awakening.

  5. Gilt-bronze Maitreya in Meditation (National Treasure No. 78)

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    The Gilt-bronze Maitreya in Meditation is a gilt-bronze statue of Maitreya seated in meditation and is one of the best known and most highly regarded Korean Buddhist sculptures. [1] Now part of the collection of the National Museum of Korea, it was designated as the 78th national treasure of Korea. [2] The statue is 83.2 centimeters in height.

  6. Maitrī - Wikipedia

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    The cultivation of benevolence (mettā bhāvanā) is a popular form of Buddhist meditation. [6]: 318–319 It is a part of the four immeasurables in Brahmavihara (divine abidings) meditation. [6]: 278–279 Metta as "compassion meditation" is often practiced in Asia by broadcast chanting, wherein monks chant for the laity. [6]: 318–319

  7. Yogācārabhūmi-Śāstra - Wikipedia

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    A bodhisattva is reborn among beings who harm others, such as animals, gods, demons, or heretics, and leads them to a good path. Rebirth into greatness (mahattvopapatti). A bodhisattva is born into excellent circumstances and becomes a great person who spiritually benefits others. Rebirth with authority (ādhipatyopapatti). A bodhisattva is ...

  8. Buddhist meditation - Wikipedia

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    These three samadhis are also described in the Mahāprajñāpāramitōpadeśa (Ch. Dà zhìdù lùn), chapter X. [115] Another key element of the practice of meditation in the Prajñāpāramitā texts is the fact that a bodhisattva must be careful while practicing these meditations to "not realize them" (na sākṣātkaroti), i.e. they must ...

  9. Samantabhadra Meditation Sutra - Wikipedia

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    The Samantabhadra Meditation Sūtra is often included in the so-called "Threefold Lotus Sutra," along with the Lotus Sutra and the Innumerable Meanings Sutra. It is not known, however, when or by whom the sutra was first recited, but it is considered by many Mahayana sects to be a continuation (an epilogue) of the Buddha 's teachings found ...