In Mahayana Buddhism, our present age is “fortunate” because a Buddha has appeared in it. The Sixteen Bodhisattvas of the Fortunate eon are a specific group of bodhisattvas of our era, who often appear in the mandalas of the Yoga Tantras.

Published November 10, 2022

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