An epithet of a buddha. Here it is the seventh epithet through which the Buddha Śākyamuni is to be recollected. In some enumerations of the epithets, “unsurpassed” (anuttaraḥ, bla na med pa), instead of being a qualifier of “leader …” is counted as an independent epithet of its own, increasing the number of epithets to nine.

An epithet of a buddha. Here it is the seventh epithet through which the Buddha Śākyamuni is to be recollected when experiencing fear, trepidation, or terror. In some enumerations of the epithets, “unsurpassed” (anuttaraḥ, bla na med pa), instead of being a qualifier of “leader …” is counted as an independent epithet of its own, increasing the number of epithets to nine.