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Happy HK Buddha Birthday ( part 002 )佛 Tree(33/Thanks 18( Arhat and Lohan )32
Pindola the Bharadvaja , from a high caste Brahmin family, was formerly a powerful government official in an Indian kingdom , highly trusted by the king . One day he suddenly decided to become a Buddhist monk and , not wanting to hear any entreaties from the king , he left to join a monastery deep in the mountains .
Kali in Sanskrit means elephant and kalika , an elephant rider , or a follower of kali . The elephant, for its immense strength and power, endurance and perseverance, symbolizes the Buddhist might . Kalika the lohan was an elephant trainer-turned-Buddhist monk who had earned sufficient merits to attain enlightenment .
In memory of his former profession , he is often portrayed with an elephant .
In memory of his former profession , he is often portrayed with an elephant .
Vajraputra literally means "man of cats." He was a lion hunter before he was converted to Buddhism. After he had attained enlightenment, a little lion came playfully to his side. The animal seemed to be grateful to him for giving up the life of killing lions, thus sparing its parents and brothers. Since then, Vajraputra and the little lion have become inseparable. The lion, with its earth-shaking roar, symbolizes the invincible might of Buddhism. Therefore, it is very common to find a pair of lions standing guard at the front gate of a Buddhist temple or monastery in China . Some may also called him East Hercelus .
Bodhidruma in Sanskrit means virtuous and sagacious. It is also the name of a rare tree in India , the bodhi which has became famous and known as the tree of wisdom because Sakyamuni became enlightened under its shade . This lohan was born under such a tree and was given the name of Bodhidruma . Legend has it that Bodhidruma was responsible for spreading Buddhism to the East Indies. From India he sailed across the ocean to land on the island of Java , hence the name "Oversea ."
His Sanskrit name is Nantimitolo. Nanti means happy, and mitolo, friend. Together the name means happy friend. He is called the Taming Dragon Lohan for a brave act he performed . Modern World , some may also called him ( Logan / Wolverine ) = Born with super-human senses and the power to heal from almost any wound .
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