Patron Buddha of People Born in the Year of the Rabbit (Zodiac Guardian Deity)
Time of birth for people born in the Year of the Rabbit: (All dates are based on the Gregorian calendar)
From February 4, 2011, 12:33 PM to February 4, 2012, 6:22 PM
From February 4, 1999, 2:42 PM to February 4, 2000, 8:32 PM
From February 4,1987 ,16:58 PM to February 4 ,1988 ,22 :48 PM
From February 4 ,1975 ,21 :02 AM to February 5 ,1976 ,0 :52 AM
From February 4 ,1963 ,21 :06 AM to February 5 ,1964 ,2 :56 AM
From February 4，1951 ，23：10AMtoFebruary5，1952，04：59AM.
From Feburary5th1939at01：14amtoFeburary05th1940at07：03am.
from Feburary05th1927at03：18amtoFeburary05th1928at09：07am.
from Feburary05th1915 at05 ：26 amtoFebuary04 th1916 at11 ：14 pm.
The patron Buddha of people born in the Year of the Rabbit is Manjusri Bodhisattva.
The Sanskrit name for Manjusri Bodhisattva is Manjusri, also known as Wenshu Shili in ancient translations. Other translations include Miaode, Miaoshou, Pushou, Rushou, and Jingshou. The Mahavairocana Sutra states that “Miao” or “Wen” means wonderful and auspiciousness, while “Shili” or “Shuli” means virtue or auspiciousness. It is commonly referred to as Wenshu (Manjusri).
Manjusri Bodhisattva serves as the attendant on the left side of Gautama Buddha and is his eldest disciple. Together with Gautama Buddha and Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, they are collectively known as the “Three Holy Ones of Huayan”. Manjusri Bodhisattva possesses great wisdom and eloquence and holds a prominent position among all bodhisattvas. He symbolizes the intelligence of Buddha and is called “Great Wisdom”.
Manjusri Bodhisattva is also known as Prince Law King, symbolizing wisdom. He has a golden-purple body color and appears like a young child with five topknots on his head. In the Vows of Manjushri Sutra it says: “When my life comes to an end, may I eliminate all obstacles; face Amitabha; be reborn in a peaceful land; attain fulfillment of all great vows; have Amitabha Tathagata appear before me; strictly observe pure practices like Samantabhadra’s; fulfill all wishes according to those made by Wenshu (Manjushri); throughout future kalpas until ultimate Buddhahood.”
Manjusri Bodhisattva represents great wisdom which can develop intelligence and enhance understanding. He especially helps students achieve academic success, brings double blessings to officials, increases wealth and fortune for businessmen, ensures success for employees in their endeavors. He can increase your creativity and resourcefulness, help you overcome competitors in the competition, and make your career flourish.
People born in the Year of the Rabbit have a strong affinity with Manjusri Bodhisattva. Therefore, if those born in the Year of the Rabbit sincerely wear or worship an image of Manjusri Bodhisattva as their patron Buddha, they will receive double blessings from him. This will enhance wisdom, ensure smooth progress in studies and careers, bring harmony to marriage relationships, keep away evil spirits and eliminate all troubles.
The birthday of Bodhisattva Manjushri
The birthday of Bodhisattva Manjushri is on the 4th day of the fourth lunar month.
On the birthday of a bodhisattva, one can pray for blessings, offer incense at home or in temples. It is also recommended to recite the name and mantra of the bodhisattva regularly.
It should be noted that among Buddhist festivals, apart from historical events such as the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of Gautama Buddha, other celebrations like those for Bodhisattva Manjushri, Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), Maitreya Buddha are recognized as manifestations or designations by great masters and not directly mentioned in Buddhist scriptures. Disciples of Buddha should understand that these are skillful means to guide sentient beings towards attaining true understanding of Buddhism.
The Bodhisattva Manjushri’s sacred place is Mount Wutai in Shanxi.
A sacred place is believed to be where a Buddha or Bodhisattva attained enlightenment or preached. Paying respects and praying for blessings are not limited to the sacred place; one can silently recite the name of the Buddha or Bodhisattva with sincerity at any temple, at any time, and in any location.
