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Shurangama Sutra

The Shurangama Sutra chronicles the path of Enlightenment which the Buddha's cousin Ananda tread.

In it too is mentioned the Bodhisattva of Buddha Recitation, Mahasthamaprapta.

He represents the power of spiritual wisdom.

In Jodo Shinshu tradition, he appears in the trinity consisting of Amitabha, Avalokiteshvara, and Mahasthamaprapta.

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