In a story exemplifying filial piety, a parrot is given favor by one of these figures after it gives its mother a proper burial.
In a story exemplifying filial piety, a parrot is given favor by one of these figures after it gives its mother a proper burial. The form of a lighting-wielding one of these figures called Shukongōshin is usually taken by noi guardian statues found in Japan; in China, statues with similar roles take the form of the general Guan Yu depict one of these called Skanda. These figures are supposed to cultivate karuna. A text claims that demons are actually these figures who have disguised themselves in order to employ the doctrine of (*) skillful means, a concept demonstrated elsewhere by the parable of the burning house. In China, an originally male example of these figures became the female Guanyin. These individuals are not prominent in Theravada Buddhism, which instead emphasizes arhats. For 10 points, name these individuals in Mahayana Buddhism who have opted to delay their own enlightenment in order to assist the spiritual journeys of other beings.
In a story exemplifying filial piety, a parrot is given favor by one of these figures after it gives its mother a proper burial.
bodhisattvas [prompt on deities or goddesses before "karuna"]