Extension Life, Hell Bodhisattva Story
Discover the vow of Extension Life Hell Bodhisattva — a protector who transforms karma, removes fear, and guides sincere hearts toward awakening and Pure Land rebirth. His wisdom and compassion appear in all forms to help every life escape suffering.
Extension Life Hell Bodhisattva
Scriptures Mentioned:
- 佛說延命地藏菩薩經
The Sutra Spoken by the Buddha on Extending Life through Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva
(Focuses on prolonging life through Kṣitigarbha’s compassionate power.) - 佛說天地八陽神咒經
The Sutra of the Eight Solar Spirits Mantra of Heaven and Earth
(A scripture on powerful protective mantras.) - 心經・大悲咒合輯本
Heart Sutra & Great Compassion Mantra Combined Edition
(Includes the Heart Sutra and Great Compassion Mantra.)
About Extension Life Hell Bodhisattva
- Constantly in meditation — no beginning, no end — creating wisdom systems to help all beings.
- Hearing his name, seeing his image, and holding sincere joy and respect can lead to protection and rebirth in Pure Lands, and ultimately becoming a Buddha.
- Awareness of this Bodhisattva invites direct guidance and protection on the path to Buddhahood.
10 Spiritual Blessings from Connection to Him:
- Women giving birth experience reduced suffering.
- Babies are born healthy and with perfect features.
- Illness and bad karma can be removed.
- Lifespan may extend with health and joy.
- Intelligence develops and expands.
- Financial stress is removed.
- Gains love and respect from others.
- Food always grows well—no hunger.
- Protected by energy gods to pursue wisdom.
- Guided toward full awakening and Buddhahood.
Removes 8 Kinds of Fear:
- From the four elements
- War and betrayal
- Disharmony in nature (sun, moon, stars)
- Disturbance from spirits
- Hunger and illness
Additional Protections:
- No nightmares or deformities
- Constant spiritual protection
- Guarded by all energy gods—even kitchen gods!
Essence of His Teachings:
- Life is illusion, created by the heart.
- Awakening means realizing and choosing to shape this illusion toward the Pure Land.
- Appears in countless forms (humans, animals, gods, stars) to help sentient beings awaken.
Why His Name?
- Extension Life – His heart influences lifespan and karma.
- Hell – Breaks all suffering, especially hell-karma.
- Bodhisattva – Unlimited compassion, mastery of the 6 Perfections, no form, no limit.
His Vow:
“I meditate every day to help all life escape hell suffering.
If any being regrets, turns toward kindness, and asks for protection—I will help.
I will transform their karma immediately and guide them to develop Bodhisattva and Pure Land karma.
If one life regrets and wishes to awaken, I will protect that one to become Buddha.
If one life cannot become Buddha, I will not become Buddha.”
Buddha’s Acknowledgment:
“Your vow is incredible. In the Dharma’s ending age, when blind karma dominates, only your vow can rescue beings and help them develop wisdom and Pure Land karma.”
Final Support:
- Bodhisattvas and energy gods vow to protect anyone who:
- Hears his name
- Regrets bad karma
- Wishes to awaken
- Two spiritual guardians appear with:
- A white lotus to purify bad intention
- A gold lotus to develop wisdom
- These spirits have vowed eternal awakening and service to support all who follow Extension Life Hell Bodhisattva in escaping suffering, developing wisdom, and becoming Buddhas.
