Earth Store Bodhisattva is often referred
to, because of his vow to not achieve Buddhahood until "all the
Hells are empty", as the Bodhisattva of the Hell beings. But his
vow actually encompasses all sentient beings, being similar to
that of Living Buddha Lien-shen, who vows to reveal all the secrets
of even the hidden teachings, in order to save sentient beings,
even if he has to suffer retribution, even the pulverization of
his bones and flesh.
Sutra:
Earth Store Bodhisattava
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