Where is Ksitigarbha?

i have  one image that is distributed free by True Buddha Publications in Singapore. Would u like me to scan and email to you? Or is it unorthodox to scan? or maybe i can send by post to u...

I can only find one so far in my harddisk. Hope you like
this one. ;)

Is the pearl in the wrong hand  ???  I am not sure about that, i am always confuse with the left and right hand.....

Not very sure what is the use of the feather either.
;D

Maybe this Tangka is that of the Kitisargarbhva , maybe not.....i am not sure now... ;D

See who has the answer to this one.

Hi guys,

Wow, this image is very beautiful!  Thanks Arica.  :-* (friendly kiss only ha ha)
Actually, every image I see of Ksitigarbha is very beautiful to me.  He is one of the deities that I have a very close affinity with.  

Lyciss, you're right, usually Ksitigarbha is depicted holding the staff.  But deities can have myriad transformations, always remember. And I believe most of the time, Ksitigarbha holds the precious pearl in both hands...

I always love the peacock bird and I'm delighted to see this image of Ksitigarbha holding a peacock feather!  Lyciss might pick on me now because I have a thing for peacocks (let's not start again what happened with coconuts LOL) Unfortunately, I don't know what it symbolizes so I can't help out in this area. But i'd love to find out if anyone else knows.

Lu

Ksitigarbha

Ksitigarbha

Oh...

shabash!  very nice (that last one).

thank you thank you

lian hua dance

waw the last one is really cool
where did u get that from?
:trippy:

salimant,
   i dont remember... i did a lot of hunting for photos and it was on one of the many ksitigarbha related sites... it is a pretty cool and simple drawing of him... its called Ksitigarbha in the hell realm... kind of unusual name for it but still suiting...

        om mani padme hum

Hi, Lyciss,


    I am glad to hear that you are a fan of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattava.
    I would like to tell you that I was literally saved by him.
    A few years back,when I wanted to seriously practice GM's Dharma, I went to a TBS local chapter and tried out the practice.
    But, alas, I was afflicted by heavy karma, I had many negative thoughts , couldn't keep precepts properly and a great amount of hate and mistrust for other ppl including TBS ppl.( there is a story to my hate and mistrust, but that is another story)
    I couldn't keep my mind concentrated long enough and I often sabotage my own thoughts.In fact I could say that at times, I am on the verge of insanity.
    At that time, I was also having financial troubles,have human relationships problems,very pessimistic and felt that I have done nothing proper with my life and wanted to end my life.
    I saw the Chinese True Buddha Newsapaper and saw an article where GM was expounding the merits of reverencing
Ksitigarbha Bodhisattava.He said that anyone who is able to sincerely pray to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattava , chant the Bodhisattava's name, draw, or create images of the Bodhisattava would gain great merits and would gain happiness and after death , be reborn into the heavens for 100 times.
   Up till that time, the only person I trust is GM.I thought to myself that since I have come to this state,why not just do what GM said?
     I made a vow to the Buddhas and Bodhisattavas in the chapter(Lei zang si Singapore) that I would donate a statue of the Bodhisattava each month for the remaining of my life , till the very day I die.
     I began to put aside an amount of money each month to buy the statue, exactly like the image posted by budhafly.I paid abt S$46 for it and i would bring it to the temple(Lei zang si Singapore) and ask that it be given out freely to anyone who wishes to have it.
     I have been doing this for a few years and I could tell you the results are amazing!!
      My luck changed alot. I realised my dream, that of being able to study in University.Initially, my family has no money for me, then, by a stoke of good luck, my father decided to sell the house(our only asset) in the property market boom and made a profit.We upgraded to a better house and there was some extra money and I could come to Australia to study.
      In fact, after the financial gloom has lifted , things becomes easier. However, the karma on my part is not that easy to solve. I still have those problems, but,  I am able to keep to practice by and large and I am beginning to see improvements.
      I had wanted to continue my vow here in Australia, but unable to do so as there are no such statues on sale
here. I consulted other dharma brothers and sisters and they say it is ok , that the Bodhisattava understands the situation and that I could continue the vow after I return home.
     I would definitely continue the vow. If you want the statues, like the pic shown by Budhafly, please give me your mailing address , so that I could mail one to you?
     I would also like to testify here that what GM says is true.By sincerely praying to , chant his name ,draw, sculture or create the image of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattava, one could be free from sufferings.


Regards
Xin Kai
   

I almost cried!  :'( I am so touched...I am so speechless..I am soo... *sobbing** what a beatiful story!!

I made a similar vow before...not Buddha statue..I will tell you guys later. I have been working for the whole day ..very tired...the result is amazing.

You see!! people say that if I hit the lottery, I will donate whatever money. That is sooooooo...^*@$#$... excuse my French. You just show everyone that it is the sincere heart that counts!! You were a poor student, but you were determined to fullfill the vow!! You are my hero!!!!!
**HUG*** I am soo happy for you that you have changed yoru fate!

boy, am I too emotional? but..I am happy :-( Please dont mind me :-p

Can I have your permission to use your article for our next newsletter? actually, it will be a good article in the GM's birthday newsletter.... wow! wow! wow!!

what do you say?

Mimosa ~~~your fan~~~

Hi,  Mimosa,


     I was surprised that you anwsered this.:))
     There is really nothing special abt this. I didn't made the story up.I don't really feel special or anything.In fact, I have seen many other TBS students who has beaten tremendous odds, compared to them, mine is just a small achievement.
     However, it is still too early to say that I have turned my fate completely around.
     But, if you want, you could use my "story".:))Hey,you  don't have to be so dramatic.Tears are uncalled for:))
     Better still, why don't you join me and make a similar vow for yourself?It is easier for working persons to do it.( coz they have money)  
     I know how hard it is to get Buddha statues in Western countries.
    What I could do is to mail it to you all if you all want it.:))
    Another note: the temple that accepted my statues(Lei zang si Singapore) actually collected them together into a batch and gave it to a TBS Master from Australia.I am very glad to hear that he is very delighted abt it.:)) I think I have developed a karmic affinity with TBS chapters in Australia.:))
    Please give me your mailing address if you want it, I would then mail it to you once I got back home. The earliest , probably by late July.:))
     I once made a bold vow : I hoped that the statues of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattavas could be as popular as Avalokitesvara Bodhisattava and Amithaba Buddhas.I hoped that every Buddhist household would have a statue of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattava and may they gain the benefits from it.
    This is really too bold, as there are many millions of Buddhist out there.
     But, I would continue my vow.
    There were some bad publicity abt Ksitigarbha Bodhisattava statues: I heard that some ppl thought that since Ksitigarbha Bodhisattava is in charge of Hells, so reverencing it would bring ghosts to the household.This is simply nonsense!!
    If you believed GM, I hoped that you could made a similar vow and may the blessings of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattava shower on you all.:))


Regards
Xin Kai
   


 

Hi, Lyciss

    Thanks for the encouragement!
    BTW, I must clarify something: I noticed that Buddhafly posted 2 photos of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattava.
    I have to made it clear here that the Bodhisattava that I have donated out is the second one, which is the more colourful one and the size is only abt a few inches tall.
    At the current moment my financial situation only allows me to donate the smaller one.
    If one day my financial situation improves, then I can donate the golden one.:))
    I hope there isn't any dissapointments.
    So, if you want it , just give me your mailing address,or any convenient mailing address for you and I would mail it to you.
     Or the other way is to let me collect them into a batch and then I send it to you all in one go.
    The earliest date i could send is probably by late July, coz by then I have graduated and returned home.

Regards
Xin Kai
   
     

odds, compared to them, mine is just a small achievement.
#no, your heart is rare!

However, it is still too early to say that I have turned my fate completely around.
##I know..it is a life-time struggle.

But, if you want, you could use my "story".)Hey,you  don't have to be so dramatic.Tears are uncalled for)
##great, before I publish it, I will show you.

yourself?It is easier for working persons to do it.( coz they have money)  
#hahah, I have been donating quite some money for the past 10 years.


glad to hear that he is very delighted abt it.) I think I have
developed a karmic affinity with TBS chapters in Australia.)
#wow!! that is great!

    Please give me your mailing address if you want it, I
#no need. thank you. I have a big one myself  already.

  But, I would continue my vow.
#that is a great vow!

reverencing it would bring ghosts to the household.This is simply nonsense!!
## hahaha.

vow and may the blessings of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattava shower on you all.)
#I do believe in GM. But, no need for making any more vows, I have been doing it for the past 10 years already

Mimosa

Dance: just my personal opinion. I dont think that your kindness will hurt Xin Kai's vow. In fact, Xin Kai will be more blessed because he has inspired more people to join his endeavor!!!!

Xin Kai Buddha-To-Be

I checked http://www.xe.com/ucc/convert.cgi
46 singapore dollars will be 26 usa dollars. Does it cause  26 dollars to buy a buddha statue?

I have two or three Buddha statues that I got free from others. I dont think that I can make any committments, but short term donation is fine. Perhaps, we can give away some statues for GM's birthday...:-) First 10 ask get them :-)

Mimosa

page 2, True Buddha News, 117 issue, November 15-30,1996)
Translated by TBSN Translation Committee  
 
His Holiness Living Buddha Lian-sheng's series of dissertations on the "Ksitigarbha Sutra" had concluded by June 1996. This was followed by an enthusiastic rush to sponsor the sculpturing of the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's images. Thousand images were completed by end of December, awaiting to be distributed for popular worship.

Are these dissertations collected together somewhere?

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lian hua dance
:)

Yes, I got one of them :-)

it is all gone

Mimosa

Hi,all,

   Sorry for replying late. There is a 7 hours time difference between you(USA) and me (Australia), so while you are abt 4pm in the afternoon,(referring to the web site's time), its only 9am in the morning here.While you were wide awake earlier on, I was sleeping!
   Mimosa , thanks again for all the compliments.
   As I started this vow, i know that this is a life long commitment and I tell myself that I should not let myself be swayed by moments of emotions and then let the fire die down.
   Its still a long way to go until the day I die, so I would continue doing it.:))
   If I sound "cool" abt it, it is becos of this , not that i am egoistic abt it.Pls don't misunderstand me.:))
    Dance, thanks for yr interest in this,why not you let me mail you the first one first then you decide whether you want to donate to this cause?So as to prove that it is authentic and I won't run away with yr money.:))
    In fact , if you find any other source where you could get such statues, you buy from them and donate it out.It would be easier this way.I am sure you could find one ,(maybe rare) in USA.The merits is yours.:))
    In fact , after I started doing this for a few years , I was wondering if I could set up a web site to expound the merits of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattava reverencing and also to act as a online site for those who wished to have the statues and also an online site for those who wished to donate to it.Maybe also act as a online collecton of all Ksitigarbha Bodhisattava literature , image files , pics,( I think this is the specialty of Lyciss.:))   ).
   Still it is just a dream.Maybe I would come out with a plan to do it later on.Any suggestions on this?
   Anyway, Mimosa, I think yr coversion is abt right, its abt US$26 for one statue. But , again , I must say that it is a small statue, only a few inches tall. It could come with a glass casing with stand( more expesive) or it could stand alone.
    However, I must say that the workmanship of the statue is good. I heard from the store keepers that these statues come from Taiwan.
   So, if you could get to know them(the company that produces this), maybe you could buy in bulk from them.:))
As I am buying it off the stores , I really can't get much of a discount.
   
   " page 2, True Buddha News, 117 issue, November 15-30,1996)
Translated by TBSN Translation Committee  
   
His Holiness Living Buddha Lian-sheng's series of dissertations on the "Ksitigarbha Sutra" had concluded by June 1996. This was followed by an enthusiastic rush to sponsor the sculpturing of the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's images. Thousand images were completed by end of December, awaiting to be distributed for popular worship.  

Are these dissertations collected together somewhere?

[original posting here had a big blank spot... I was SURE I had put in this comment.  Turns out it was here, but colored beige (same as background!)]   "

Don't let the enthusiasm (sponsoring and scultpting of the images) die down! Why not just continue it?
There are after all 6 billion ppl on this planet and many are suffering.I think there are more and more ppl born into this world each day.I think Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva could eradicate sufferings and bring happiness to all who sincerely reverence, chant to, make offerings to,create, sculpture , draw or donate his images.
    If there is one thing that I have been very proud of in my life,it is this.:))
     May all the blessings of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattava shower on all of you.:))

Regards
Xin Kai


   

   

Hi, all,

   I almost forgot: There is another size for the statue that I donate .It is much larger , about 4 or 5 inches  and also more expensive , abt S$58.


Regards
Xin Kai    

Hi all,

 Anyway here is a small song to dedicate to you all:

Micheal Jackson
Heal The World

There's A Place In
Your Heart
And I Know That It Is Love
And This Place Could
Be Much
Brighter Than Tomorrow
And If You Really Try
You'll Find There's No Need
To Cry
In This Place You'll Feel
There's No Hurt Or Sorrow

There Are Ways
To Get There
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Little Space
Make A Better Place...

Heal The World
Make It A Better Place
For You And For Me
And The Entire Human Race
There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

If You Want To Know Why
There's A Love That
Cannot Lie
Love Is Strong
It Only Cares For
Joyful Giving
If We Try
We Shall See
In This Bliss
We Cannot Feel
Fear Or Dread
We Stop Existing And
Start Living

Then It Feels That Always
Love's Enough For
Us Growing
So Make A Better World
Make A Better World...

Heal The World
Make It A Better Place
For You And For Me
And The Entire Human Race
There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

And The Dream We Were
Conceived In
Will Reveal A Joyful Face
And The World We
Once Believed In
Will Shine Again In Grace
Then Why Do We Keep
Strangling Life
Wound This Earth
Crucify Its Soul
Though It's Plain To See
This World Is Heavenly
Be God's Glow

We Could Fly So High
Let Our Spirits Never Die
In My Heart
I Feel You Are All
My Brothers
Create A World With
No Fear
Together We'll Cry
Happy Tears
See The Nations Turn
Their Swords
Into Plowshares

We Could Really Get There
If You Cared Enough
For The Living
Make A Little Space
To Make A Better Place...

Heal The World
Make It A Better Place
For You And For Me
And The Entire Human Race
There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

Heal The World
Make It A Better Place
For You And For Me
And The Entire Human Race
There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

Heal The World
Make It A Better Place
For You And For Me
And The Entire Human Race
There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me



I wonder if I infringe any copyright laws here?  :P
 
Regards
Xin Kai

If I sound "cool" abt it, it is becos of this , not that i am egoistic abt it.Pls don't misunderstand me.)
#you should be proud. it is a very honorable act.  I know that you are not being egotistic about it.

be easier this way.I am sure you could find one ,(maybe rare) in USA.The merits is yours.)
    In fact , after I started doing this for a few years , I was wondering if I could set up a web site to expound the merits
#just my personal thought on this subject. If we have a common interest, we definitely can setup a page on this website. Anyone who wishes to gain the statue can fill out the form. Any willing donator  in the team can donate the statue. Of course, if no donator at that time, the person has to wait.. all by will.

but, we have to think of a few questions, what if people abuse it? of course, once we donate, we dont think too much. However, we also want to avoid the fact that people may get a free one and use to sell it.

I wont setup a page now...time isnt rippen. But, keep this thought.....

also, keep your eye open for a better bargain of the statue.
to buy one from USA is too expensive.

mimosa

Hi mimosa,

    Thanks for yr reply!

"    #just my personal thought on this subject. If we have a common interest, we definitely can setup a page on this website. Anyone who wishes to gain the statue can fill out the form. Any willing donator  in the team can donate the statue. Of course, if no donator at that time, the person has to wait.. all by will.  

but, we have to think of a few questions, what if people abuse it? of course, once we donate, we dont think too much. However, we also want to avoid the fact that people may get a free one and use to sell it.    "

** Thanks for your consideration, i wasn't thinking of using www.pamakumara.org as the target site(although I am very hounoured) , i was thinking of getting a web site of my own and do it, in a small way.:))

Yes , i know there is a possibility that ppl would abuse it. The temple that i gave the statues to once ask me if they could use a few of the donated statues to canvass for donations.I said simply that once You received it , you could do whatever you want with it.My job is done.Luckily they are doing it to canvass donations for activities of the temple.

If someone got the free statue and make money out of it,
it is their karma( not that i am being cold).As long as my intention is to donate it and I have done the act, I have completed the task.Case closed. :))

"I wont setup a page now...time isnt rippen. But, keep this thought.....

also, keep your eye open for a better bargain of the statue.
to buy one from USA is too expensive. "

** Well, I am looking too.Best if I could know the wholesaler of the statues.:))

Regards
Xin Kai

Hello all.

We are using the Ksitigarbha Hall as our Main temple while the rest will be built later as funds are still being raised.  A few days ago I brought a friend there as I was instructed last sunday to show him around the temple by Master Lian Zhi after she met him.

I had been unconciously avoiding going to the new ancestor room since we moved to our new temple.  I think I understand perhaps part of the reason now.  As we walked into the room and I lite an incence I immediately found this incredible (no words to describe it) energy envelope me.  I have not expereinced anything like it before and I immediatly started crying as it felt so intense.

Perhas it been because of the bardo deliverances I had been doing this year..I am unsure.  

Has anyone experienced this before?

Thank you
Brenda

Lyciss you have a keen observation.
Many times I have wanted to go but didn't, something just seemed to hold me back.
When I was about to go in, there was a feeling of apprehension, which was never there before at the old
temple.

After crying for awhile I walked over to my family plaque and touched it as I felt so emotionally touched and said a silent prayer to my father.

If he heard it or not I do not know, but now this room will always be held with a powerfully high respect for me.

At the old temple's ancestor room I had never had these feelings before, now this experience has had a profound effect and has changed me.

Hi fellows of TBS,

Just heard from someone, there are actually six different type of image for the buddha.

Why six?  Six ream was the reply.

Very interesting, got to find out more.

:D

Xin Kai

I finally sort of done with my library project, so I can slowly divert my attention back to padma.  I sent out the newsletter along with your spiritual experience. Thank you for sharing it with us. I wish that more people will join u

yesterday, I heard that Seattle was giving away some Marici statue. Dance, did you get your free one?

It is really nice to give away Buddha statues. Merits are incredble!!!!

Mimosa

Dance

Since you are such a good editor, I must do something for you :-) pleasure is mine.

I called Seattle Temple and spoke to the Rev. They know who you are. The statues have been giving away for the past 2 weeks, so they dont know if any is left. However, Rev will try to locate one for me. Next week if you go to Temple, if she finds one extra, she will give it to you. Otherwise..next time....


The original statue cost $300 dollars but people give away free. So, they dont want people just take because it is free. You are not just anybody, you are  a TBS student. So, that is okay. However, I do expect that you will treat Maric with respect and care right.

You dont need to do any practice unless you want to. I will find some info for you. This is a very special Dharma Protector. I love Japanese culture, and this Dharma Protector have strong affinity with it. Your wife is a Japanese..so..you should have some kind of affinity with it.

I hope that you will get it!

Mimosa

Xin Kai and Dance

just so you two know. someone was very impressed with the article and Xin Kai wrote and Dance edited.  They have translated it to Indoneisan for more people to read :-)

wow!!!

Mimosa