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On the left-hand side of the Main Shrine, another sitting statue by the name of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva (meaning “treasure of the earth”), known in Chinese as Ti Tsang This Bodhisattva made the great vow to delay his own Buddhahood in order to alleviate the suffering of those in hell by helping them respect the Triple Gem and believe in the Law of Cause and Effect so that they will not re-enter hell in a future life. He holds ringed staffs, which is symbolic of his benevolence, as well as having the magical ability to free the sufferers of hell. Because of his association with the underworld, many Chinese Buddhists venerate Ti Tsang when holding ceremonies in honour of their ancestors, as well as during funerals. |
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