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宝生佛, 又称宝生如来, 梵文Ratnasambhava, 在密教里,宝生佛是修习密法观想的佛陀之一,象征大日如来的平等性智,是密教的重要膜拜对象. 密教经典《守护经》记载说,宝生佛左手持衣角于手心,右手仰掌,象征宝生佛“满足众生所求”的本愿。宝生佛属金色(也称黄色)宝部部主,居南方,故亦称为五方佛中之南方佛;因宝生佛具有平等性智,也称为五智佛之一。
Ratnasambhava, Buddha (Tibetan: rin chen jung den, sang gye): a principal buddha within Vajrayana Buddhism representing the qualities of enlightenment and residing in the southern quarter of a mandala. “Arising in the southern direction is Ratnasambhava on a horse, lotus and sun throne; with a body yellow in colour the right hand is placed in the mudra of supreme generosity(与愿印).” (Dragpa Gyaltsen, 1147-1216).
Unique Iconography:
- Buddha or Peaceful (Bodhisattva) Appearance
- Yellow colour (some variations are found)
- Right hand extended in the gesture of generosity
- Horse supported throne