Samantabhadra: The Bodhisattva of Vows, Virtue, and Compassion
Samantabhadra, bodhisattva of action and vast vows, embodies awakened intention, guiding vision into compassionate, liberating action.
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Samantabhadra, bodhisattva of action and vast vows, embodies awakened intention, guiding vision into compassionate, liberating action.
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