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
Caturbhuja-Cunda(devi)
This chapter describes Caturbhuja-Cunda(devi) located on page 488 and contained in the collection "Goddesses (Matrka): Various Goddess" 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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The Indian Buddhist Iconography [by Benoytosh Bhattachacharyya]
Emanations of Vairocana: Cunda. Fig. 161: Cunda (W.B. Whitney collection, New York) Fig. 162: Cunda (Miniature painting from a cambridge Ms.) Fig. 163: Cunda (Bodh Gaya) Fig. 164: Cunda (Bodh Gaya) Colour: white; Symbol: book on lotus; Face: one; Arms: two, four, sixteen, eighteen and twenty-six....
Read full contents: Figure 161-164 - Emanations of Vairocana: Cunda
Mahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra
It is as Cunda says. Well said, O Cunda! You have already attained the delicate point of great Wisdom and you now master the Mahayana sutras." Manjushri said to Cunda: "You say that the Tathagata is an Uncreate; the Tathagata's body is of long life. If this is said, the Tathagata will be pleased." Cunda answered: "The Tathagata is not pleased with me alone; he is also pleased with all beings....
Read full contents: Chapter II - On Cunda
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas [by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw]
“Very well, Venerable Sir,” asserted Cunda, and accordingly served the personally prepared tender pork to the Buddha, and the other personally prepared food to the bhikkhusangha. After finishing the meal, the Buddha said to Cunda: “Cunda, bury the remaining tender pork in a pit....
Read full contents: Part 30 - The Story of Cunda, the Goldsmith’s Son
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