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Jadeite "The Twelve Zodiac Guardian Buddhas" Jade Carving Series

——Lao Jiang (Huang Xiaopeng)

Tantric Buddhism uses the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, the Twelve Links of Dependent Origination, and the five elements of "earth, water, fire, wind, and space" to create eight guardian Buddhas who correspond to and protect the twelve zodiac signs. The inspiration for the jade carving series "Guardian Buddhas of the Twelve Zodiac Signs" also comes from this.

· Thousand-armed Guanyin·

Sympathize with the suffering of all living beings, be merciful and compassionate

Guardian Zodiac: Rat

· Akasagarbha Bodhisattva

Infinite wisdom, merit and wealth

Guardian zodiac signs: Ox, Tiger

· Manjusri Bodhisattva ·

Wisdom, eloquence

Guardian Zodiac: Rabbit

· Samantabhadra Bodhisattva·

Possessing immeasurable merits, virtues of principle and goodness, he is able to save countless sentient beings.

Guardian zodiac: Dragon, Snake

· Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva

Bright wisdom, powerful freedom

Guardian zodiac: Horse

· Vairocana Tathagata ·

The light of the sun is immortal

Remove all darkness and illuminate all things in the world

Guardian zodiac signs: Sheep, Monkey

· Immovable Bodhisattva·

Compassion is strong and unshakable

Guardian Zodiac: Rooster

· Amitabha ·

Brightness and longevity, infinite merits, and all-pervading wisdom

Helping sentient beings get rid of troubles

Guardian zodiac signs: Pig, Dog

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