Tag: Kumbhandas
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Chapter 25e–The Giantesses’ Vow: A Covenant of Eternal Protection
Then a group of giantesses—Lamba, Vilamba, Kutadanti, Pushpadanti, Makutadanti, Kesini, Akala, Maladhari, Kunti, Sarvasattvogahara, and Hariti—approached the Lord, each with their children and entourage. They declared in unison: “We, too, will protect those who uphold these teachings. We’ll ensure they remain safe from anyone seeking to harm them.” Together, they presented the Lord with a…
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Chapter 25d–Virudhaka’s Spell of Unyielding Guardianship
Another ruler of the cardinal directions, Virudhaka, was present at the gathering. Surrounded by countless legions of Kumbhandas, he stood up, draped his robe over one shoulder, and with clasped hands, spoke to the Lord: “I, too, will offer protective spells to benefit all people and especially safeguard those qualified preachers who uphold these teachings.…
Mr. Altig’s Overview of the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Sutra 