Was Guanyin Bodhisattva a Taoist?

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The present Guanyin Bodhisattva is formed by mutual reference, mutual influence and mutual recognition of Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism, and all schools highly admire Guanyin Bodhisattva.

1. In the ancient mythology of China, the prototype of Guanyin Bodhisattva is the real person of Ci Hang, also known as the real person of Xian Gu of Ci Hang, also known as Ci Hang Zhong, who once appeared in the mythical novel "Romance of Gods" and was the ninth disciple of Yuan Shengzun, and the real person of Ci Hang was the only female disciple of Zun, one of Yuan.

According to "Fairy Mirror of Past Dynasties", there is a jurchen in Luojiayan Tidal Cave in Putuo. According to legend, Shang Wang practiced Buddhism here, gained magical powers and made vows to men and women all over the world. Tasting Dan medicine manna water helps others, and people in the South China Sea call it Tzu Hang Da Shi. Dojo is in Putuo Mountain.

According to the annotation of Lingbao Jing, Wang had a daughter, Yin, who was still silent when he was alive. At the age of four, the king scolded it, but abandoned it in Akong Mountain in South Fusang. Women have no food and often die every day, attracting the moon to get the essence and naturally making up for it. Suddenly, I met the man of God in Dan Ling's house under Berlin. The surname is pronounced in the right hand. Phonetic surname: Although I can't speak, I can remember this article. Send Zhu Gong Tong Ling, teach him the skill of treating his younger brother with surname sound, and give him the sound of picking books and entering words. So I can talk. Out of the mountain, still in the country. There was a drought in central China, and a fire was lit underground. The people were burned to death, and more than half of the dead were killed. Cross the ground to get water, there is no spring. Wang Hao was afraid. The woman showed the truth with the king, and the sky flooded to ten feet. So he turned away from the scene.

2. In the Buddhist classics, avalokitesvara is the embodiment of dharma Buddha in the past. On the boundless land, he looked for voices everywhere as a bodhisattva to save his suffering. Guanyin and Amitabha have a special relationship. He is one of the Three Sages in the West, a monk who fills his life, and a bodhisattva who inherits the status of Amitabha. It is also said that Guanyin is the incarnation of Amitabha. ?

The Sad Sutra says that Amitabha never missed the wheel king in his last life. He has 1000 sons, and his eldest son's name is Bu. He became a monk and made a wish in front of the Buddha, saying that if all sentient beings suffered from all kinds of distress and terror, if they could remember me and call out my name, they would be free from all kinds of pain and trouble. Baofo gave him a record and named it Guanyin.

In the tantric interpretation of Prajna Paramita Prajna Paramita Prajna Paramita translated by Sanzang Bukong, it is believed that the Buddha with infinite life (another name for Amitabha), also known as "the Tathagata of purity" and "the Tathagata of purity", is now a pure land Buddha in the West. However, in the turbulent and evil world of the five realms, he appeared as a Buddha.

According to the Great Compassion, Guanyin Bodhisattva, also known as Guanyin Bodhisattva, is free, twisted and has thousands of eyes. It has incredible power. It has become a Buddha in the past and is called Dharma Buddha. However, with great compassion, we can spread all beings with bodhisattvas.

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Dojo recorded by Guanyin Bodhisattva:

Western Elysium: Guanyin Bodhisattva is the auxiliary of Amitabha, the western Elysium, so his fundamental Dojo is the western Elysium.

According to the origin sutra of avalokitesvara, avalokitesvara is a great bodhisattva in the western paradise. ?

According to Chinese Sorrow Sutra, Guanyin Bodhisattva inherited the Buddha's position after Amitabha died.

The Great Amitabha Sutra, the Infinite Life Sutra and the Guanyin Bodhisattva Sutra also say that Guanyin Bodhisattva will always live in the bliss world, learning from and assisting Amitabha.

According to the Infinite Life Sutra, Guanyin Bodhisattva wears Amitabha, Amitabha, Guanyin Bodhisattva and other saints to welcome all beings to the Elysium.

Putuo Mountain in South India (convenient and rich in soil): Buluojia Mountain. Sanskrit: Potalaka, also translated as Putuo Mountain, Putuo Luojia Mountain, Yijing translated as Island Mountain, or Xiaobaihua Mountain, also known as Guangming Mountain. In this woman's world, Luojiashan, Putuo, on the south Indian coast, is the ancient road of Guanyin Bodhisattva.

Hua Yan Jing says that there is a bodhisattva named Guanyin in Potala. ?

"Hua Yan Xuan Jing Ji" said that Guangming Mountain is in the south of South India, and the flowers and trees on the mountain are often bright, which is the expression of Guanyin Bodhisattva's great compassion and great light. ?

The Thousand Hands Classic mentions that Sakyamuni Buddha once set up a mountain in Buduo, which is the Dojo of Guanyin Bodhisattva. ?

"Records of the Western Regions of Datang" said that Bodhisattva Guanzi lived in Potalaka, where the environment was sinister and some people went to see the Bodhisattva regardless of the danger.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia: Cihai Road People, Baidu Encyclopedia: Guanyin