Nomenclature Concordance of the Threefold Lotus Sutra

This document presents a comprehensive, fully sorted concordance of proper names across the Threefold Lotus Sutra. View source material on NotebookLM.
Translation Order: Murano / Reeves / Watson / Hurvitz

English Translations Sanskrit Name Japanese Name Entity Type Sutra / Chapter Notes
1. Buddhas
Akṣobha
Akshobhya
Akshobhya
Akṣobhya
AkṣobhyaAshukuBuddhaLotus Sutra (7)
Amitayus
Amida
Amitayus
Amitāyus
Amitāyus / AmitābhaAmidaBuddhaLotus Sutra (7, 23, 25)
Beautiful-Form
 
Beautiful-Form
Name of Glory
Yaśasketu / ŚaśiketuMyōsōBuddha (Future)Lotus Sutra (6)This prediction is given to the great disciple Subhūti
Brahma-Form
Brahma Character
Brahma Appearance
Brahma Sign
BrahmadhvajaBontōBuddha (Past)Lotus Sutra (7)
Buddha / World-Honored One
Buddha / World-Honored One
Buddha / World-Honored One
Buddha / World-Honored One
Buddha / Bhagavat / TathāgataButsu / Seson / NyoraiBuddhaLotus Sutra (1-28)Concludes the sutra by praising Samantabhadra's vow to protect its followers in Ch 28.
Burning-Light
Burning Light
Burning Torch
Torch-Burner
DīpaṃkaraNentōBuddha (Past)Lotus Sutra (1)
Cloud-Freedom
Cloud Freedom
Cloud Freedom
Cloud Self-Master
MeghasvaradīpaUnjizaiBuddhaLotus Sutra (7)
Cloud-Freedom-King
Cloud Freedom King
Cloud Freedom King
King of the Cloud Self-Masters
MeghasvararājaUnjizai-ōBuddhaLotus Sutra (7)
Cloud-Freedom-Light-King
King of Light and Master of Clouds
Cloud Freedom Light King
King of Thunder
MeghasvararājaUnjizaitō-ōBuddha (Past)Lotus Sutra (20)
Cloud-Thunderpeal-Star-King-Flower-Wisdom
Wisdom Blessed by the King of Constellations Called the Sound of Thunder in the Clouds
Cloud Thunder Sound Constellation King Flower Wisdom
Wisdom Adorned with Flowers by the King of Constellations...
JaladharagarjitaghoṣasusvaranakṣatrarājasaṃkusumitābhijñaUnrai-onshuku-ōkechiBuddha (Past)Lotus Sutra (27)
Dharma-Brightness
Dharma Radiance
Dharma-Brightness
Dharma Luster
DharmaprabhāsaHōmyōBuddha (Future)Lotus Sutra (8)This prediction is given to the premier expounder of the Dharma, Pūrṇa (son of Maitrāyanī)
Eliminating-Fear-Of-All-Worlds
Destroyer of All the World's Fear
Destroying all Worldly Fears
He Who Demolishes the Fears of All the Worlds
SarvalokabhayacchambhitatvavidhvaṃsanakaraE-issai-seken-fuiBuddhaLotus Sutra (7)
Emitting-Ten-Million-Rays-of-Light
Having Ten Million Shining Characteristics
 
 
RaśmiśatasahasraparipūrṇadhvajaGusoku-semman-kōsōBuddha (Future)Lotus Sutra (13)This prediction is given to Yaśodharā, the mother of Rāhula
Emperor-Form
Imperial Character
Emperor Appearance
Sovereign Sign
IndradhvajaTaisōBuddhaLotus Sutra (7)
Eternal-Extinction
Ever Extinguished
Ever Extinguished
Ever Extinguished
NityaparinirvṛtaJōmetsuBuddhaLotus Sutra (7)
Flower-Foot-Easy-Walking
Flowery Feet Calmly Walking
Flower Feet Safely Walking
He Whose Feet Tread Securely on Blossoms
PadmavṛṣabhavikrāminKesoku-angyōBuddha (Future)Lotus Sutra (3)This prediction is given to the Bodhisattva Resolution-Fulfillment (Dhṛtiparipūrṇa)
Flower-Light
Flower Light
Flower Glow
Flower Glow
PadmaprabhaKekōBuddha (Future)Lotus Sutra (3)This prediction is given to Śāriputra
Gladly-Seen-By-All-Beings
Seen with Joy by All the Living
Gladly Seen by All Living Beings
Seen with Joy by All Living Beings
SarvasattvapriyadarśanaIssaishujōkikenBuddha (Future)Lotus Sutra (13)This prediction is given to the Buddha's foster mother/aunt, Mahā-Prajāpatī (Gautamī), alongside 6,000 bhikṣunīs (nuns)
Great-Universal-Wisdom-Excellence
Excellent in Great Penetrating Wisdom
Great Universal Wisdom Excellence
Victorious through Great Penetrating Knowledge
MahābhijñājñānābhibhūDaitsūchishō ButsuBuddhaLotus Sutra (7)
Heavenly-King
Heavenly King
Heavenly King
Devarāja
DevarājaTennōBuddha (Future)Lotus Sutra (12)
Jambunada-Gold-Light
 
Jambunada-Gold-Light
Jāmbū Gold Glow
JāmbūnadaprabhāsaEmbunadaikonkōBuddha (Future)Lotus Sutra (6)This prediction is given to the great disciple Mahā-Kātyāyana
Light
Radiance
Light Bright
Ray Glow
RaśmiprabhāsaKōmyōBuddha (Future)Lotus Sutra (6)This prediction is given to the great arhat Mahā-Kāśyapa
Lion-Form
Lion's Character
Lion Appearance
Lion Sign
SiṃhadhvajaShishisōBuddhaLotus Sutra (7)
Lion-Voice
Lion's Voice
Lion Voice
Lion Sound
SiṃhaghoṣaShishionBuddhaLotus Sutra (7)
Many-Treasures
Abundant Treasures
Many Treasures
Many Jewels
PrabhūtaratnaTahō NyoraiBuddhaLotus Sutra (11-25)
Contemplation Sutra
Listed as Abundant Treasures in the Contemplation Sutra.
Mountain-Sea-Wisdom-Supernatural-Power-King
King of the Wisdom of Mountains and Seas
Mountain Sea Wisdom Unrestricted Power King
Consummate King and Master of the Wisdom of Mountains and Sea
SāgaravaradharabuddhivikrīditābhijñaSengaie-jizaitsū-ōBuddha (Future)Lotus Sutra (9)This prediction is given to the Buddha's attendant, Ānanda
Powerful-Voice-King
Majestic Voice King
Awesome Sound King
King of Imposing Sound
BhīṣmagarjitasvararājaIonnōBuddha (Past)Lotus Sutra (20)
Pure-Body
Pure Body
Pure Body
Pure Body
VimalāṅganetraJōshinBuddha (Future)Lotus Sutra (1)This prediction is given to the Bodhisattva Virtue-Store (Śrīgarbha) by the past Buddha Sun-Moon-Light
Pure-Flower-Star-King-Wisdom
Wisdom King of the Pure Flower Constellation
Pure Flower Constellation King Wisdom
Kamaladalavimalanakṣatrarājasaṃkusumitābhijña
KamaladalavimalanakṣatrarājasaṃkusumitābhijñaJōkeshukuōchiBuddhaLotus Sutra (24)
Sala-Tree-King
Sal-Tree King
Sala-Tree-King
Śālendrarāja
ŚālendrarājaSharaju-ōBuddha (Future)Lotus Sutra (27)This prediction is given to King Wonderful-Adornment (Śubhavyūha)
 
Sandalwood Virtue
 
 
 Sendantoku ButsuBuddhaContemplation SutraUnique to the Contemplation Sutra.
Saving-All-Worlds-From-Suffering
Saving All Worlds from Suffering
Saving All from Worldly Suffering
Savior of All Worlds from Pain and Woe
SarvalokadhātūpadravodvegapratyuttīrṇaDo-issai-seken-kunōBuddhaLotus Sutra (7)
The Seven Buddhas of the Past
 
 
 
  BuddhaContemplation SutraFaithful practitioners will see them in dreams praising the Great Vehicle sutras.
Śākyamuni
Shakyamuni
Shakyamuni
Śākyamuni
ŚākyamuniShakamuni ButsuBuddhaLotus Sutra (1-28)
Innumerable Meanings
Contemplation Sutra
The historical Buddha and central figure expounding the teachings in all three sutras.
 
Splendid Virtue
 
 
 Zentoku ButsuBuddhaContemplation SutraUnique to the Contemplation Sutra.
Stepping-on-Flower-of-Seven-Treasures
One Who Walks on Flowers of the Seven Treasures
Stepping on Seven Treasure Flowers
Stepping on Seven Treasure Flowers
SaptaratnapadmavikrāntagāminTōshippokeBuddha (Future)Lotus Sutra (9)This prediction is given to the Buddha's son, Rāhula
Sumeru-Form
Sumeru Form
Sumeru Appearance
Sumeru Sign
MerukalpaShumisōBuddhaLotus Sutra (7)
Sumeru-Peak
Sumeru Peak
Sumeru Peak
Sumeru Peak
MerukūṭaShumichōBuddhaLotus Sutra (7)
Sun-Moon-Light
Sun and Moon Light
Sun Moon Bright
Sun-and-Moon-Glow
Candrasūryapradīpa
Candrasvararāja
Nichigatsutōmyō ButsuBuddha (Past)Lotus Sutra (1, 20)
Sun-Moon-Pure-Bright-Virtue
Pure and Bright Excellence of Sun and Moon
Sun Moon Pure Bright Virtue
Candrasūryavimalaprabhāsaśrī
CandrasūryavimalaprabhāsaśrīNichigatsujōmyōtokuBuddha (Past)Lotus Sutra (23)
Sky-Dwelling
Space Dweller
Void-Dwelling
Space-Dweller
ĀkāśapratiṣṭhitaKokūjūBuddhaLotus Sutra (7)
Tamalapattracandana-Fragrance
 
Tamalapattracandana-Fragrance
Tamālapatracandana Fragrance
TamālapatracandanagandhaTamaraba-sendankōBuddha (Future)Lotus Sutra (6)This prediction is given to the great disciple Mahā-Maudgalyāyana
Tamalapattracandana-Fragrance-Supernatural-Power
Tamalapatra Spiritually Powerful Sandal Fragrance
Tamalapatra Sandalwood Fragrance Transcendental Power
Supernatural Penetration of the Fragrance of Tamalapatra and Candana
TamālapatracandanagandhābhijñaTamaraba-sendankō-jinzūBuddhaLotus Sutra (7)
Treasure-Form
Jewel Sign
Jewel Sign
Jewel Sign
RatnaketurājaHōsōBuddha (Future)Lotus Sutra (9)This prediction is given simultaneously to 2,000 Śrāvakas (both learners and adepts)
Treasure-Power-Virtue-Superior-King
King Above Jeweled Dignity and Virtue
Jewel Dignity and Virtue
King Surpassing the Awe-inspiring Excellence of Gems
RatnatejobhyudgatarājaHō-itoku-jō-ōBuddhaLotus Sutra (28)The Buddha of the eastern realm from which Samantabhadra travels.
Universal-Brightness
Universal Light
Universal Brightness
Universally Lustrous
SamantaprabhāsaFumyōBuddha (Future)Lotus Sutra (8)This prediction is given to Ājñāta-Kauṇḍinya along with 500 other Arhats
 
Vairocana
 
 
VairocanaBirushana / Dainichi NyoraiBuddhaContemplation SutraUnique to the Contemplation Sutra; appears as "One Who Is Present in All Places".
Void-King
Emptiness King
Void King
King Ascended to the Dharma Sky
DharmagaganābhyudgatarājaKū-ōBuddha (Past)Lotus Sutra (9)
2. Bodhisattvas
Accumulated-Treasure
Accumulated Jewels
Jeweled Accumulation
Heap of Jewels
RatnākaraHōshakuBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (1)
Accumulated-Wisdom
Wisdom Accumulation
Wisdom Accumulation
Prajñākūṭa
PrajñākūṭaChishakuBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (11, 12)
Adorned-King
Adornment King
Adorned King
Vyūharāja
VyūharājaShōgonnōBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (24)
 
Bearer of the Loom
 
 
Bhīmā Bhādrapata / Vemabhara BodhisattvaInnumerable MeaningsMissing from the Lotus Sutra.
Bhadrapala
Bhadrapala
Bhadrapala
Bhadrapâla
BhadrapālaBatsudabaraBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (1, 20)
Brave-In-Giving
Bold Almsgiver
Brave Donor
Brave Donor
PradānaśūraYūzeBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (1, 24, 26)
Constant-Endeavor
Constant Effort
Constant Exertion
Constantly Exerting Himself
NityodyuktaJōshōjinBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (1, 19)
Endless-Intent
Inexhaustible Mind
Inexhaustible Intent
Inexhaustible Mind
AkṣayamatiMujinniBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (25)
 
Facilitating Leader
 
 
Taots'u BodhisattvaInnumerable MeaningsMissing from the Lotus Sutra.
Fame-Seeking
Fame Seeker
Seeker of Fame
Seeker of Fame
YaśaskāmaGumyōBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (1)
 
Flower Banner
 
 
Padma-Ketu BodhisattvaInnumerable MeaningsMissing from the Lotus Sutra.
 
Flower Radiance
 
 
PadmaprabhāKekō BosatsuBodhisattvaInnumerable MeaningsAppears in the Lotus Sutra as a Future Buddha rather than an attending Bodhisattva.
Flower-Virtue
Flower Virtue
Flower Virtue
Padmaśrī
PadmaśrīKetokuBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (24, 27)
Full-Moon
Full Moon
Full Moon
Full Moon
PūrṇacandraMangachiBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (1)
 
Fully Composed
 
 
MahāvyūhaDaishōgonBodhisattvaInnumerable MeaningsMissing from the Lotus Sutra (though Vyūharāja/Adorned King appears).
Giver of Safety
Bestower of Freedom from Fear
Giver of Fearlessness
Giver of Safety
AbhayaṃdadaSe-mui-shaBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (25)
Gladly-Seen-By-All-Beings
Seen with Joy by All the Living
Gladly Seen by All Living Beings
Sarvasattvapriyadarśana
SarvasattvapriyadarśanaIssaishujōkikenBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (23)
Great-Eloquence
Great Delight in Preaching
 
Great Joy in Preaching
MahāpratibhānaDaigyōsetsuBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (11, 13)
 
Great Incense Elephant
 
 
Mahāgandhahastī BodhisattvaInnumerable MeaningsMissing from the Lotus Sutra.
Great-Power
Great Power
Great Strength
Great Strength
MahāvikraminDairikiBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (1)
Great-Power-Obtainer
Great Strength
Gainer of Great Authority
Gainer of Great Strength
MahāsthāmaprāptaTokudaiseiBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (1, 20)
 
Hands Showing the Seal of the Dharma
 
 
Ratna Mudrā BodhisattvaInnumerable MeaningsMissing from the Lotus Sutra.
 
Heroic Endeavor of the Lion
 
 
Siṃhavikrīḍita BodhisattvaInnumerable MeaningsMissing from the Lotus Sutra.
Immeasurable-Power
Immeasurable Power
Immeasurable Strength
Immeasurable Strength
AnantavikraminMuryōrikiBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (1)
 
Imposing Intensity of the Lion
 
 
Siṃhavijṛmbhita BodhisattvaInnumerable MeaningsMissing from the Lotus Sutra.
 
Incense Elephant
 
 
Gandhahastī BodhisattvaInnumerable MeaningsMissing from the Lotus Sutra.
Leading-Teacher
Guidance
Guiding Leader
He Who Leads the Multitude
SusāthavāhaDōshiBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (1)
Light-Adornment-Appearance
Marks of Shining Adornment
Light Shining Adornment Marks
Vairocanaraśmipratimaṇḍitadhvajarāja
VairocanaraśmipratimaṇḍitadhvajarājaKōshō-shōgonsōBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (27)
Limitless-Practice
Unlimited Practice
Limitless-Practice
Limitless Conduct
AnantacāritraMuhengyōBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (15, 21, 22)
 
Lion Ranging the World
 
 
Siṃhavikrīḍitayuga BodhisattvaInnumerable MeaningsMissing from the Lotus Sutra.
 
Majestic Roar of the Lion
 
 
Siṃhanādarāja BodhisattvaInnumerable MeaningsMissing from the Lotus Sutra.
Maitreya
Maitreya
Maitreya
Maitreya
MaitreyaMirokuBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (1, 15-18, 28)Vowed to dwell in Tuṣita heaven.
Mañjuśrī
Manjushri
Manjushri
Mafljusrï
MañjuśrīMonju Bosatsu (Monjushiri)BodhisattvaLotus Sutra (1, 12, 14, 21, 24)
Contemplation Sutra
Innumerable Meanings
Appears in all three sutras. Matches exactly in Innumerable Meanings.
Medicine-King
Medicine King
Medicine King
Medicine King
BhaiṣajyarājaYakuō BosatsuBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (1, 10, 13, 23, 24, 26, 27)
Contemplation Sutra
Innumerable Meanings
Appears consistently across all three sutras.
Medicine-Superior
Superior Medicine
Medicine Superior
Bhaiṣajyasamudgata
BhaiṣajyasamudgataYakujōBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (24, 27)
Contemplation Sutra
Also translated as "Medicine Lord" in the Contemplation Sutra.
Moon-Light
Moon Light
Moonlight
Moonglow
CandraprabhaGakkōBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (1)
Never-Despising
Never Disrespectful
Never Despising
Never Disparaging
SadāparibhūtaJōfukyō BosatsuBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (20)
Never-Resting
Never Resting
Never Resting
He Who Does Not Rest
AnikṣiptadhuraFukusokuBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (1)
 
Power of Courage and Dynamism
 
 
Yung Ch'ung Li BodhisattvaInnumerable MeaningsMissing from the Lotus Sutra.
Pure-Practice
Pure Practice
Pure-Practice
Pure Conduct
ViśuddhacāritraJōgyō (variant 1)BodhisattvaLotus Sutra (15, 21, 22)
 
Relentlessness of the Lion
 
 
Siṃhavīrya BodhisattvaInnumerable MeaningsMissing from the Lotus Sutra.
Resolution-Fulfillment
Full of Firmness
Firm Full
Hard-Full
DhṛtiparipūrṇaKemmanBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (3)
 
Scepter of the Treasures
 
 
Ratna Yaṣṭi BodhisattvaInnumerable MeaningsMissing from the Lotus Sutra.
 
Sovereign Master of Dharma-grasping Empowerments
 
 
Dhāraṇī Īśvararāja BodhisattvaInnumerable MeaningsMissing from the Lotus Sutra.
Star-King-Flower
Constellation-King Flower
Constellation King Flower
Nakṣatrarājasaṃkusumitābhijña
NakṣatrarājasaṃkusumitābhijñaShukuōkeBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (23, 24)
Steadily-Established-Practice
Firm Practice
Steadily-Established-Practice
Conduct Standing Firm
SupratiṣṭhitacāritraAnryūgyōBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (15, 21, 22)
Superior-Practice
Superior Practice
Superior-Practice
Eminent Conduct
ViśiṣṭacāritraJōgyō (variant 2)BodhisattvaLotus Sutra (15, 21, 22, 24)
Transcending-Triple-World
Above the Threefold World
Transcending the Threefold World
He Who Transcends the Three Worlds
TrailokyavikramaOssangaiBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (1)
Treasure-Moon
Jeweled Moon
Jeweled Moon
Jeweled Moon
RatnacandraHōgachiBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (1)
Treasure-Palm
Jeweled Palm
Jeweled Palm
Jeweled Palm
RatnapāniHōshōBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (1)
Universal-Sage
Universal Sage
Universal Sage
Universally Worthy
SamantabhadraFugen BosatsuBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (28)
Contemplation Sutra
Arrives from the eastern realm in Ch 28 to vow protection. Central figure of the Contemplation Sutra. Also addressed as "Honorable Universal Fortune" in the Contemplation Sutra.
Virtue-Store
Good Treasury
Virtue Storehouse
Womb of Excellence
ŚrīgarbhaTokuzōBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (1)
 
Well Composed
 
 
VyūhaShōgon BosatsuBodhisattvaInnumerable MeaningsMissing from the Lotus Sutra.
 
Wellspring of Effective Discourse
 
 
Sarasvatī BodhisattvaInnumerable MeaningsMissing from the Lotus Sutra.
 
Wellspring of Freedom from Anxiety
 
 
Aśoka BodhisattvaInnumerable MeaningsMissing from the Lotus Sutra.
 
Wellspring of Great Majestic Virtue
 
 
Mahātejas BodhisattvaInnumerable MeaningsAppears in the Lotus Sutra as a Garuḍa King, not a Bodhisattva.
Wonderful-Light
Wonderful Light
Wonderfully Bright
Fine Luster
VaraprabhaMyōkōBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (1)
Wonderful-Voice
Wonderful Voice
Wonderful Voice
Gadgadasvara
GadgadasvaraMyō-onBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (24)
World-Voice-Perceiver
Regarder of the Cries of the World
Perceiver of the World's Sounds
He Who Observes the Sounds of the World
AvalokiteśvaraKanzeon Bosatsu / KannonBodhisattvaLotus Sutra (1, 25)
Innumerable Meanings
Listed as Regarder of the Voices of the World in Innumerable Meanings.
3. Arhats, Bhikṣus, and Bhikṣunīs
Ājñāta-Kauṇḍinya
Ajnata-Kaundinya
Ajnata Kaundinya
Äjnätakaundinya
ĀjñātakauṇḍinyaAnyakyōjinnyoBhikṣu / ArhatLotus Sutra (1, 8)
Innumerable Meanings
Matches exactly in Innumerable Meanings.
 
Ajita (Panthaka)
 
Acyuta
Acyuta Bhikṣu / ArhatInnumerable MeaningsMissing from the Lotus Sutra.
Ananda
Ananda
Ananda
Änanda
ĀnandaAnanBhikṣu / ArhatLotus Sutra (1, 9)
Aniruddha
Aniruddha
Aniruddha
Aniruddha
AniruddhaAnurudaBhikṣu / ArhatLotus Sutra (1, 8)
Bakkula
Bakkula
Bakkula
Bakkula
BakkulaHakuraBhikṣu / ArhatLotus Sutra (1, 8)
Cunda
Chunda
Chunda
Cunda
CundaShudaBhikṣu / ArhatLotus Sutra (8)
Devadatta
Devadatta
Devadatta
Devadatta
DevadattaDaibadatta / JōdatsuBhikṣu / CousinLotus Sutra (12)
Gavampati
Gavampati
Gavampati
Gavämpati
GavāṃpatiKyōbon-hadaiBhikṣu / ArhatLotus Sutra (1)
Gaya-Kāśyapa
Gaya-Kashyapa
Gayakashyapa
Gayäkäsyapa
GayākāśyapaGaya-kashōBhikṣu / ArhatLotus Sutra (1, 8)
Great Maudgalyāyana
Maha-Maudgalyayana
Great Maudgalyayana
Great Maudgalyâyana
MahāmaudgalyāyanaMokkenrenBhikṣu / ArhatLotus Sutra (1, 4, 6)
Kālodāyin
Kalodayin
Kalodayin
Kälodäyin
KālodāyinKarudaiBhikṣu / ArhatLotus Sutra (8)
Kapphina
Kapphina
Kapphina
Kapphina
KapphiṇaKōhinnaBhikṣu / ArhatLotus Sutra (1, 8)
Lion-Moon
Lion Moon
Lion Moon
Siṃhacandrā
SiṃhacandrāShishigatsuBhikṣunī / NunLotus Sutra (20)
Mahā-Kāśyapa
Maha-Kashyapa
Mahakashyapa
Mahäkäsyapa
MahākāśyapaMakakashō / KashōBhikṣu / ArhatLotus Sutra (1, 4, 5, 6, 8)
Mahā-Kātyāyana
Maha-Katyayana
Mahakatyayana
Mahäkätyäyana
MahākātyāyanaMakakasennenBhikṣu / ArhatLotus Sutra (1, 4, 6)
Maha-Kausthila
Maha-Kausthila
Mahakaushthila
Mahâkauçthila
MahākauṣṭhilaMakakuchiraBhikṣu / ArhatLotus Sutra (1)
Maha-Prajapati
Mahaprajapati
Mahaprajapati
Mahâprajâpatî
MahāprajāpatīMakahajahadaiBhikṣunī / NunLotus Sutra (1, 13)
Nadi-Kāśyapa
Nadi-Kashyapa
Nadikashyapa
Nadïkâsyapa
NadīkāśyapaNadai-kashōBhikṣu / ArhatLotus Sutra (1, 8)
Nanda
Nanda
Nanda
Nanda
NandaNandaBhikṣu / ArhatLotus Sutra (1)
Pilindavatsa
Pilindavatsa
Pilindavatsa
Piliñgavatsa
PilindavatsaHitsuryōgabashaBhikṣu / ArhatLotus Sutra (1)
Pūrṇa (son of Maitrāyanī)
Purna son of Maitrayani
Purna Maitrayaniputra
Pürno Maiträyaniputrah
PūrṇamaitrāyaṇīputraFurunaBhikṣu / ArhatLotus Sutra (1, 8)
Rahula
Rahula
Rahula
Rähula
RāhulaRagoraBhikṣu / ArhatLotus Sutra (1, 9)
Revata
Revata
Revata
Revata
RevataRihataBhikṣu / ArhatLotus Sutra (1, 8)
Śāriputra
Shariputra
Shariputra / Sâriputra
Säriputra
ŚāriputraSharihotsuBhikṣu / ArhatLotus Sutra (1, 2, 3, 4, 12, 22)
Innumerable Meanings
Matches exactly in Innumerable Meanings.
Śārisuta
 
 
Śārisuta
Śārisuta Bhikṣu / ArhatLotus Sutra (3)
Subhūti
Subhuti
Subhuti
Subhüti
SubhūtiShubodaiBhikṣu / ArhatLotus Sutra (1, 4, 6)
Sundarananda
Sundarananda
Sundarananda
Sundarananda
SundaranandaSondaranandaBhikṣu / ArhatLotus Sutra (1)
Svāgata
Svagata
Svagata
Svāgata
SvāgataShakadaBhikṣu / ArhatLotus Sutra (8)
Tiṣya
 
 
Tiṣya
Tiṣya Bhikṣu / ArhatLotus Sutra (3)
Udāyin
Udayin
Udayin
Udāyin
UdāyinUdaiBhikṣu / ArhatLotus Sutra (8)
 
Upāli
 
 
UpāliUbariBhikṣu / ArhatInnumerable MeaningsMissing from the Lotus Sutra entirely.
Uruvilvā-Kāśyapa
Uruvilva-Kashyapa
Uruvilvakashyapa
Uruvilväkäs'yapa
UruvilvākāśyapaUrubinra-kashōBhikṣu / ArhatLotus Sutra (1, 8)
Yasodhara
Yashodhara
Yashodhara
Yasodharä
YaśodharāYashutaraBhikṣunī / NunLotus Sutra (1, 13)
4. Gods, Mythical Beings, and Rākṣasīs
All-Saving
 
 
 
SarvasattvatrātāKu-issaiGodLotus Sutra (7)
Anavatapta
Anavatapta
Anavatapta
Anavatapta
AnavataptaAnabadattaDragonLotus Sutra (1)
Balin
Balin
Balin
Balin
BaḍinBajiAsuraLotus Sutra (1)
Beautiful
Beautiful
 
Beautiful
MadhuraMiGandharvaLotus Sutra (1)
Beautiful-Moon
Rare Moon
Rare Moon
God's Son of the Moon
CandraMyōgatsuGodLotus Sutra (1)
Beautiful-Voice
Beautiful Sound
Beautiful Sound
Beautiful Sound
MadhurasvaraMionGandharvaLotus Sutra (1)
Black-Teeth
Black Teeth
Black Teeth
Makuṭadantī
MakuṭadantīKokushiRākṣasīLotus Sutra (26)
Brahman Heavenly-King
Brahma
King Brahma
Lord of the Sabhä world, Brahma
BrahmaDaibonden / BonGod / LordLotus Sutra (1-25)This prediction is given to the Buddha's cousin and former rival, Devadatta
Crooked-Teeth
Crooked Teeth
Crooked Teeth
Kūṭadantī
KūṭadantīKokushiRākṣasīLotus Sutra (26)
Dharma
Dharma
 
Law
DharmaKiṃnaraLotus Sutra (1)
Dharma-Keeping
Upholding the Dharma
Upholding the Law
Law-Holder
DharmadharaJihōKiṃnaraLotus Sutra (1)
Flower-Teeth
Flowery Teeth
Flowery Teeth
Puṣpadantī
PuṣpadantīKeshiRākṣasīLotus Sutra (26)
Free-At-Will
Thus Willed
As One Wishes
He Who Has His Wish
MaharddhiprāptaNyoiGarudaLotus Sutra (1)
Freedom God
Freedom
Freedom
God's Son of Self-Mastery
ĪśvaraJizaiGodLotus Sutra (1-25)
Great Brahman Light
Great Brahma Bright Radiance
Great Brahma Light Bright
Great Brahma, Bright Luster
JyotiṣprabhaKōmyō DaibonGodLotus Sutra (1)
Great Brahman Sikhin
Great Brahma Shikhin
Brahma Śikhin
Great Brahma áikhin
ŚikhinShiki DaibonGodLotus Sutra (1, 7)
Great-Body
Great Body
Great Body
Great Body
MahākāyaDaishinGarudaLotus Sutra (1)
Great-Compassion
 
 
 
AdhimātrakāruṇikaDaihiGodLotus Sutra (7)
Great-Dharma
Great Dharma
Great Law
Great Law
MahādharmaDaihōKiṃnaraLotus Sutra (1)
Great-Freedom God
Great Freedom
Great Freedom
God's Son of Great Self-Mastery
MaheśvaraDaijizaiGodLotus Sutra (1-25)
Great-Fulfillment
Great Fullness
Great Fullness
Very Full
MahāpūrṇaDaimanGarudaLotus Sutra (1)
Great-Power-Virtue
Great Dignity and Virtue
Great Majesty
Great Majesty
MahātejasDai-itokuGarudaLotus Sutra (1)
Insatiable
Insatiable
Insatiable
Acalā
AcalāMuenzokuRākṣasīLotus Sutra (26)
Kharaskandha
Kharaskandha
Kharaskandha
Kharaskandha
KharaskandhaKarakendaAsuraLotus Sutra (1)
Kunti
Kunti
Kunti
Kuntī
KuntīKōtaiRākṣasīLotus Sutra (26)
Lamba
Lamba
Lamba
Lambā
LambāRambaRākṣasīLotus Sutra (26)
Manasvin
Manasvin
Manasvin
Manasvin
ManasvinManashiDragonLotus Sutra (1)
Many-Hairs
Much Hair
Much Hair
Keśinī
KeśinīTahotsuRākṣasīLotus Sutra (26)
Mara
King Mara
Devil / Māra
Māra
MāraMa-ō / AkumaGod / DemonLotus Sutra (19)
Mother-of-Devils
Mother of Demon Children
Mother of Devil Children
Hārītī
HārītīKishimojinRākṣasīLotus Sutra (26)
Musical
Pleasant
Pleasant
Pleasant
ManojñaGakuGandharvaLotus Sutra (1)
Musical-Voice
Pleasant Sound
Pleasant Sound
Pleasant Sound
ManojñasvaraGakuonGandharvaLotus Sutra (1)
Nanda
Nanda
Nanda
Nanda
NandaNandaDragonLotus Sutra (1)
Necklace-Holding
Necklace Holder
Necklace Bearer
Mālādhārī
MālādhārīJiyōrakuRākṣasīLotus Sutra (26)
Plunderer-of-Energy-of-All-Beings
Snatcher of the Spirits of all the Living
Stealer of the Vital Spirit of All Living Beings
Sarvasattvojohārī
SarvasattvojohārīDatsu-issai-shujō-shōkeRākṣasīLotus Sutra (26)
Rahu
Rahu
Rahu
Rähu
RahuRagoAsuraLotus Sutra (1)
Sagara
Sagara
Sagara
Sägara
SāgaraShakaraDragonLotus Sutra (1, 12)
Sagara's Daughter
Dragon King's Daughter
Nāga Princess
Daughter of the Nāga King
NāgakanyāRyūnyoDragonLotus Sutra (12)
Sakra-Devanam-Indra
Indra
Shakra Devanam Indra
Sakro Devänäm Indrah
Śakra / IndraTaishaku-tenGod / KingLotus Sutra (1-25)
Taksaka
Takshaka
Takshaka
Takçaka
TakṣakaTokushakaDragonLotus Sutra (1)
Treasure-Light
Jewel Light
Jeweled Glow
God's Son of the Glow of Jewels
RatnaprabhaHōkōGodLotus Sutra (1)
Universal-Fragrance
Universal Fragrance
Pervading Fragrance
God's Son of All-Pervading Fragrance
SamantagandhaFukōGodLotus Sutra (1)
Upananda
Upananda
Upananda
Upananda
UpanandaBatsunandaDragonLotus Sutra (1)
Utpalaka
Utpalaka
Utpalaka
Utpalaka
UtpalakaUhatsuraDragonLotus Sutra (1)
Vaiśravaṇa
Vaishravana
Vaisravana
Vaiśravaṇa
VaiśravaṇaBishamon-tenGod / KingLotus Sutra (1, 26)
Vajra-Holding God
Diamond-holder
Vajra-bearing god
Vajrapāṇi
VajrapāṇiShūkongōjinGod / SpiritLotus Sutra (25)
Vasuki
Vasuki
Vasuki
Väsuki
VāsukinWashukitsuDragonLotus Sutra (1)
Vemacitrin
Vemacitrin
Vemachitrin
Vemacitrin
VemacitraBimashittaraAsuraLotus Sutra (1)
Vilamba
Vilamba
Vilamba
Vilambā
VilambāBirambaRākṣasīLotus Sutra (26)
Wonderful-Dharma
Wonderful Dharma
 
Fine Law
SudharmaMyōhōKiṃnaraLotus Sutra (1)Also appears as name of god in Chapter 7 of the Lotus Sutra
World-Holding
Upholder of the Nation
Upholder of the Nation
Dhṛtarāṣṭra
DhṛtarāṣṭraJikoku-tenGod / KingLotus Sutra (1, 26)
5. Kings, Princes, and Human Figures
Accumulated-Wisdom
Accumulated Wisdom
Wisdom Accumulated
 
JñānākaraChishakuPrinceLotus Sutra (7)
Ajatasatru
Ajatashatru
Ajatashatru
Ajâtasatru
AjātaśatruAjaseKingLotus Sutra (1)
Asita
Asita
Ashita
 
AsitaAshiSeer / HermitLotus Sutra (12)
Dharma-Intention
 
Law Intention
Dharma Mind
DharmamatiHō-iPrinceLotus Sutra (1)
Doubts-Removing-Intention
 
Cleansed of Doubt Intention
Mind Free of Doubt
VimatisamudghātinJogi-iPrinceLotus Sutra (1)
Good-Intention
 
Good Intention
Good Mind
SumatiZenniPrinceLotus Sutra (1)
Having-Intention
 
Having Intention
Having a Mind
MatiUiPrinceLotus Sutra (1)
Increasing-Intention
 
Increased Intention
Superior Mind
ViśeṣamatiZō-iPrinceLotus Sutra (1)
Infinite-Intention
 
Immeasurable Intention
Immeasurable Mind
AnantamatiMuryō-iPrinceLotus Sutra (1)
Pure-Eyes
Pure Eyes
Pure Eye
Pure Eye
VimalanetraJōgenPrinceLotus Sutra (27)
Pure-Store
Pure Treasury
Pure Storehouse
Pure Womb
VimalagarbhaJōzōPrinceLotus Sutra (27)
Pure-Virtue
Pure Virtue
Pure Virtue
Vimaladatta
VimaladattaJōtokuKingLotus Sutra (23)
Pure-Virtue (Queen)
Pure Virtue
Pure Virtue
Pure Virtue
VimaladattāJōtokuQueenLotus Sutra (27)
Resounding-Intention
 
Echoing Intention
Echo Mind
GhoṣamatiKō-iPrinceLotus Sutra (1)
Thinking-of-Buddha
Thinking of Buddha
Thinking of Buddha
Sugatacetanā
SugatacetanāShibutsuUpāsakaLotus Sutra (20)
Treasure-Intention
 
Jeweled Intention
Jewel-like Mind
RatimatiHō-iPrinceLotus Sutra (1)
Vaidehi
Vaidehi
Vaidehi
Vaidehî
VaidehīIdaikeMotherLotus Sutra (1)
Wheel-turning-holy-king
 
 
 
MahākośaTenrinjō-ōGrandfatherLotus Sutra (7, 17, 18, 19)
Wonderful-Adornment
Wonderfully Adorned
Wonderful Adornment
Fine Adornment
ŚubhavyūhaMyōshōgonKingLotus Sutra (27)
6. Places, Realms, and Mountains
All-Pure-Light-Adornment
Adorned with Pure Light
All-Pure-Light-Adornment
Vairocanaraśmipratimaṇḍitā / Lustrous Adornment
VairocanaraśmipratimaṇḍitāIssai-jōkō-shōgonPure RealmLotus Sutra (24, 27)
Always Tranquil Light
Perpetual Tranquil Light
 
 
  Pure RealmContemplation SutraThe dwelling place of Vairocana Buddha.
Always-Raising-Banner-of-Victory
Never Lowered Victory Banner
 
Ever-Raised Banner of Victory
AnavanāmitavaijayantīJōrisshōbanPure RealmLotus Sutra (9)
Avici Hell
Lowest purgatory / Avici
Avici hell
Avīci hell
AvīciAbigoku / AbijigokuHellLotus Sutra (1, 19)
Benares
Vārāṇasī
Varanasi
Vārāṇasī /  
VārāṇasīHaranaiPlace / CityLotus Sutra (2, 3)
Free-From-Decay
Free from Decline
Free from Decline
 
VinirbhogaRisuiKalpaLotus Sutra (20)
Gladly-Seen
Seen with Joy
Gladly Seen
Joy to Behold
PriyadarśanaKikenKalpaLotus Sutra (27)
Good-Purity
Well Purified
 
Well Purified
SuviśuddhāZenjōPure RealmLotus Sutra (8)
 
Great Forest Monastery
 
 
Mahāvana Vihāra /  Dairin ShōjaPlaceContemplation SutraThe specific location where the Contemplation Sutra is expounded.
Great-Achievement
Great Achievement
Great Achievement
 
MahāsaṃbhavāDaijōPure RealmLotus Sutra (20)
Great-Form
Great Features
 
Great Appearance
MahārūpaDaisōKalpaLotus Sutra (7)
Great-Height-King
Great High King
Abhyudgatarāja
Abhyudgatarāja
AbhyudgatarājaDaikō-ōKalpaLotus Sutra (27)
Great-Light
Great Light
Vistīrṇavatī
Vistīrṇavatī
VistīrṇavatīDaikōFuture RealmLotus Sutra (27)
Heaven of the Thirty-Three Gods
Heaven of the thirty-three Gods
Trāyastriṃśa
Trayastrimsha
TrāyastriṃśaTōritenHeavenLotus Sutra (28)
Heavenly-Way
Heavenly Way
 
Devasopānā
DevasopānāTendōPure RealmLotus Sutra (12)
Highest Heaven
Highest heaven / Akaniṣṭha
Highest Heaven
Bhavāgra / Akaniṣṭha
Akaniṣṭha / BhavāgraAkanita / UchōHeavenLotus Sutra (1, 19)
 
 
 
Jewel Birth
RatnasaṃbhavaHōshōPure RealmLotus Sutra (6)
Light
Radiance Virtue
 
Glow Power
AvabhāsaprāptāKōtokuPure RealmLotus Sutra (6)
Light-Sound
Light Sound
Light Sound
Ābhāsvaras / Bright Sound
ĀbhāsvaraKō-onHeavenLotus Sutra (19)
 
 
 
Mind-Pleasing
ManobhirāmaIrakuPure RealmLotus Sutra (6)
Mount Sumeru
Mahāmeru / Mount Sumeru
Mount Sumeru
Mahāmeru / Mount Sumeru
Sumeru / MahāmeruShumisen / MakamiruMountainLotus Sutra (1, 19)
 
Pure Wondrous Land
 
 
  Pure RealmContemplation SutraThe eastern realm from which Bodhisattva All-embracing Goodness originates.
Sacred Eagle / Mt. Gṛdhrakūṭa
Holy Eagle Peak
Mount Gridhrakuta / Vulture Peak
Mount Gṛdhrakūṭa
GṛdhrakūṭaRyōjusen / GishakutsuMountainLotus Sutra (1, 11, 12)
Innumerable Meanings
Contemplation Sutra
Appears miraculously to the practitioner in a vision in the Contemplation Sutra, where Śākyamuni Buddha can be seen teaching the Lotus Sutra.
Spotless
Spotless
Spotless
Vimalā
VimalāMukuRealmLotus Sutra (12)
Surrounding Iron Mountains
Iron Circle Mountains
Iron Encircling Mountains
Iron-Rim Mountains / Cakravālas
Cakravāḍa / MahācakravāḍaTetchisenMountainLotus Sutra (19)
Treasure-Brightness
Treasure Radiance
 
Jewel Glow
RatnāvabhāsaHōmyōKalpaLotus Sutra (8)
Treasure-Purity
 
 
 
RatnaviśuddhāHōjōPure RealmLotus Sutra (11)
Tuṣita Heaven
Tushita
Tushita
Tuṣita
TuṣitaTosotsu-tenHeavenLotus Sutra (28)The heaven where Maitreya dwells; promised as a rebirth for those who practice the sutra.
 
Vaiśālī
 
 
VaiśālīBishariPlaceContemplation SutraThe city where the Contemplation Sutra is expounded.
Well-Composed
Well Made
 
Goodly City
SambhavaKōjōRealmLotus Sutra (7)
Wonderful-Voice-Resounding-Everywhere
World-Filling Wonderful Sound
Wonderful Sound Filling Everywhere
Subtle Sound All-Pervading
ManojñaśabdābhigarjitaMyō-on-hemmanKalpaLotus Sutra (9)
World of Happiness
Sukhāvatī
Sukhāvatī
Comfortable / Sukhāvatī
SukhāvatīGokuraku / AnrakuPure RealmLotus Sutra (23, 25)
World of Joy
Land of Joy
Land of Joy
Land of Joy
AbhiratiKangiPure RealmLotus Sutra (7)
Contemplation Sutra
Also translated as "Kingdom of Wonderful Joy" in the Contemplation Sutra.