Gunabhadra (Buddhist missionary)

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Gunabhadra (born 394, died 468) is a Buddhist missionary and translator based in China. He came from the Magadha region of India from the Brahmin caste

At the age of five he began studying astrology, literature, medicine. He also practiced mantras. Having studied the "Heart Treaty" of Abhidharma, he decided to go completely to the Buddha's path and become a monk.

He then devoted himself to studying Tripitaka, but soon began to study the Mahayana teachings. After a profound understanding of the Sutra, the Mahaprajnaparamita and the Mahāvaipulya Sutra of the Buddha Ordination totally devoted themselves to teaching others. He also converted his father to Buddhism.

In 435, Gunabhadra went to China by sea. Emperor Wen (文帝) sent a special messenger who welcomed him and invited him to Qihuan Monastery (祇 洹 寺) in Jiankang (建康), presenting Nanjing. Soon, with Huiyuana (慧 嚴) and Huiguana (慧 觀, 363-443) and students, he translated Samyuktagama, which is one of the four agams in the Chinese canon. Gunabhadra's life in China took over the reign of three emperors: Wen, Xiaow (孝 武帝) and Minga (明帝). All three highly respected this monk. Because of his contribution to the development of Mahayana teachings in China, he was called Mahajana.

Gunabhadra translated fifty two sutras into 134 scrolls; Among them were:

On the day of his death he saw celestial flowers and images of Amitabha Buddha.

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