An important bodhisattva, his name means “essence of space.” He is one of the “eight great close sons” (aṣṭa­mahopa­putra, nye ba’i sras chen brgyad).

A bodhisattva.

One of the eight main bodhisattvas, the heart sons of the Buddha.

One of the bodhisattvas attending the delivery of this teaching.

A bodhisattva residing in a buddha realm in the northern direction during the time of the Buddha Śākyamuni.

One of the eight great bodhisattvas, his name means “Essence of Space.”

The titular figure of the present sūtra. An important bodhisattva, his name means “essence of space.” He is one of the “eight close sons of the Buddha.”

A bodhisattva.

The name of a bodhisattva.

A bodhisattva.

An important bodhisattva whose name means “essence of space.” He is one of the “eight great close sons” (aṣṭamahopa­putra, nye ba’i sras chen brgyad).

One of the bodhisattvas attending the delivery of the MMK.

A bodhisattva.

A bodhisattva.

A bodhisattva. This may refer to the bodhisattva of this name who is counted among the eight main bodhisattvas.