GURU PADMASAMBHAVA

 

GURU PADMASAMBHAVA

Guru Padmasambhava , also known as Guru Rinpoche is an important figure in Buddhism who was instrumental in establishing Vajrayana Buddhism in Tibet around the 8th century CE. Guru Padmasambhava, which translates to "Lotus born" is believed to have appeared in a blooming Lotus as a eight year old in the kingdom of Oddiyan. while Gautam buddha attained enlightenment at a later stage in his life, legend has it that Padmasambhava was incarnated as Buddha "The Awakened One" and at the moment of his birth he announced that he had incarnated to complete the actions of Buddha"s past, present, and future. Gautama Buddha predicted in the Mahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra one day before attaining Nirvana. He informed his disciples that 12 years after his death a remarkable being with the name Padmasambhava will appear in the center of a Lotus.

EIGHT MANIFESTATIONS OF GURU PADMASAMBHAVA

1. Guru Shakya Senge "Lion of the Shakya Clan"
2. Guru Pema Gyalpo "Lotus King'
3. Guru Nyima Odzer "Rays of the Sun"
4. Guru Dorje Drolo "Vajra Comforter of Beings"
5. Guru Senge Dradog "Roaring Lion"
6. Guru Lodan Chokse " Guru Possesing Wisdom"
7. Guru Pema Jungne
8. Guru Urgyan Dorje Chang "Vajra Bearer Urgyan"

Eight Manifestations exemplify Guru"s ability to express his Wisdom and Compassion

FOUR HOLY SITES FOR BUDDHIST PILGRIMAGE

Before his Mahaparnirvana, Gautama Buddha himself had identified the following four sites most worthy of pilgrimage for his followers, observing that these would produce a feeling of spiritual urgency.

NEPAL SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE COVER DEPICTING ALL FOUR HOLY SITES OF BUDDHIST PILGRIMAGE

LUMBINI - NEPAL

BODHGAYA - INDIA

SARNATH - INDIA

KUSHINAGAR - INDIA

Lumbini the birthplace of Lord Buddha, Bodhgaya the place of Buddha enlightenment, Sarnath where Buddha delivered his first teachings and Kushinagar where Buddha achieved Mahaparinirvana are the four most important holy sites of Buddhist pilgrimage.

                Buddham Saranam Gacchami, Dhammam Saranam Gacchami, Sangham Saranam Gacchami.