The Tibetan Iconography of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and other Deities
author: Lokesh Chandra
edition: 2002, D. K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
pages: 807
ISBN-10: 812460178X
ISBN-13: 9788124601785
Topic: Tibetan-buddhism
Sikhin
This chapter describes Sikhin located on page 264 and contained in the collection "Six Buddhas (of the Past)" in the book Tibetan Iconography (a unique pantheon). This book deals with the iconography of deities within the Pantheon of Tibetan Buddhism, such as Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Arhats, Matrkas (Goddesses), Gurus (Teachers), Protective Deities and various other spiritual entities. The Buddhist art and iconography in this book is accompanied by Chinese eulogies.
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Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra [by Robert A. F. Thurman]
" Then the venerable Shariputra said to the Brahma Sikhin, "As for me, O Brahma, I see this great earth, with its highs and lows, its thorns, its precipices, its peaks, and its abysses, as if it were entirely filled with ordure....
Read full contents: Chapter 1 - Purification of the Buddha-Field
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra [by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön]
Waldschmidt, p. 69–70 and its Chinese versions, T 1, k. 1, p. 2a4–8; T 2, k. 1, p. 150b27–c5; T 4, p. 159c11–15: Vipashyin 80,000; Shikhin 70,000; Vishvabhuj 60,000; Krakasuna 40,000; Kanakamuni 30,000; Kashyapa 20,000; Shakyamuni 100. – Pali Mahapadana in Digha, II, p. 3–4: Vipassi 80,000; Sikhi 70,000; Vessabhu 60,000; Konagamana 30,000; Kassapa 20,000; Gotama 100. See also above, p. 269F, 299–300F. (* 2) Cf....
Read full contents: I. Apparent longevity of the buddhas
The Mahavastu (great story) [by J. J. Jones]
Shveturashtra proclaimed Shikhin. Shikhin proclaimed the Tathagata who was also named Shikhin. In the succession of these Buddhas sixty-two were named Shikhin. All lived in the kalpa of Paduma. Mighty in power, routing the hosts of their enemies they instructed many disciples in the true way. The last Tathagata, Ananda, proclaimed the Tathagata Virudhaka. Virudhaka proclaimed Sunetra. Sunetra proclaimed Sujata....
Read full contents: Chapter XXI - Former Buddhas
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