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地藏王菩薩
BODHISATTVA

KSITIGARBHA

Ksitigarbha (Sanskrit: meaning “Earth

Womb”) is a famous Mahayana

Buddhist bodhisattva who is especially

popular in Asian countries where he is

worshipped as Dizang in China.

Renowned for his vow to postpone

achieving Buddhahood until all hells

are emptied, Ksitigarbha is regarded

as a saviour figure of immense

compassion who seeks to save beings

trapped in hell. His famous vow,

recited by many Buddhists, is, “Not

until the hells are emptied will I

become a Buddha; Not until all beings

are saved will I certify to Bodhi.”