Mahasthamaprapta; 大勢至菩薩; Sanskrit: Mahasthamaprapta;
Mahasthamaprapta is an important bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism, often depicted holding a lotus flower or a vase, symbolizing purity and compassion. He is a symbol of the strength needed to overcome obstacles on the path to liberation. Pure Land Buddhism, Mahasthamaprapta is invoked alongside Amitabha Buddha and Avalokiteshvara to assist practitioners in their journey toward rebirth in the Pure Land, a realm where enlightenment can be more easily attained.
大勢至是大乘佛教中的一位重要菩薩, 手持蓮花或寶瓶,象徵清淨與慈悲。與觀世音菩薩一起,為阿彌陀佛的兩大脅侍,共同協助眾生往生西方極樂世界。象徵智慧和精神洞察力的力量,能幫助眾生克服修行道路上的障礙,最終解脫。