Mahasthamaprapta

(mah-hah-stah-mah-prahp-tah) literally, “One who Has Attainted Great Power”; a bodhisattva who represents wisdom. He is usually depicted with Buddha Amitabha and bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. His crown is often decorated with a small water vessel.

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