Guan Shi Yin Bodhisattva’s Twelve Great Vows

The First Vow: Making a Vast Vow

I make a vast vow to transform all living beings and eliminate their afflictions.

Guan Shi Yin Bodhisattva’s Twelve Great Vows

The Second Vow: Abiding in the South Sea

I vow to rescue the deluded ones and transform sentient beings in the vast sea. Be mindful of Guan Shi Yin in the South Sea.

Guan Shi Yin Bodhisattva’s Twelve Great Vows

The Third Vow: Seeking the Sounds and Rescuing the sufferers

Those who are bed-ridden due to various types of diseases should sincerely say the name of Kuan Shi Yin and then they will become safe and sound.

Guan Shi Yin Bodhisattva’s Twelve Great Vows

The Fourth Vow: Removing Dangers

Wherever someone asks for help, I respond. Oftentimes I make ferry boats in the Sea of Bitterness.

Guan Shi Yin Bodhisattva’s Twelve Great Vows

The Fifth Vow: Sprinkling the Sweet Dew

Guan Shi Yin sprinkles sweet dew with compassion, and the affliction thus turns into a lotus.

Guan Shi Yin Bodhisattva’s Twelve Great Vows

The Sixth Vow: Practicing Equality Constantly

Blessed by Amitabha, one will constantly be mindful and follow the equality mind of Guan Shi Yin.

Guan Shi Yin Bodhisattva’s Twelve Great Vows

The Seventh Vow: Extinguishing the Three Paths

Guan Shi Yin Bodhisattva rescues those who are suffering and vows to transform those in the Three Paths and extinguish their bad karmas.

Guan Shi Yin Bodhisattva’s Twelve Great Vows

The Eighth Vow: Breaking the Stocks and Chains

If one resolves to be mindful of Kuan Tzi Tzai, the stocks and chains on him will break open.

Guan Shi Yin Bodhisattva’s Twelve Great Vows

The Ninth Vow: Transforming All Sentient Beings

I vow to transform sentient beings and will always be diligent for kalpas in the Sea of Compassion.

Guan Shi Yin Bodhisattva’s Twelve Great Vows

The Tenth Vow: Leading Sentient Beings to the Pure Land

I will lead sentient beings in the void to the Pure Land. They should wholeheartedly be mindful of Guan Shi Yin.

Guan Shi Yin Bodhisattva’s Twelve Great Vows

The Eleventh Vow: Being accredited by Amitabha

Guan Shi Yin is diligent and makes great vows, so he will be accredited by Amitabha to be a Buddha in the next generation.

Guan Shi Yin Bodhisattva’s Twelve Great Vows

The Twelfth Vow: Cultivating the Twelve Vows

The twelve great vows are vast and deep in the hope that all sentient beings will attain the supreme path together.