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 | Akṣobhya | Ashuku | Buddha | Lotus Sutra (7) | |
| Amitayus Amida Amitayus Amitāyus | Amitāyus / Amitābha | Amida | Buddha | Lotus Sutra (7, 23, 25) | |
| Beautiful-Form Beautiful-Form Name of Glory | Yaśasketu / Śaśiketu | Myōsō | Buddha (Future) | Lotus Sutra (6) | This prediction is given to the great disciple Subhūti |
| Brahma-Form Brahma Character Brahma Appearance Brahma Sign | Brahmadhvaja | Bontō | Buddha (Past) | Lotus Sutra (7) | |
| Buddha / World-Honored One Buddha / World-Honored One Buddha / World-Honored One Buddha / World-Honored One | Buddha / Bhagavat / Tathāgata | Butsu / Seson / Nyorai | Buddha | Lotus 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 | Dīpaṃkara | Nentō | Buddha (Past) | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Cloud-Freedom Cloud Freedom Cloud Freedom Cloud Self-Master | Meghasvaradīpa | Unjizai | Buddha | Lotus Sutra (7) | |
| Cloud-Freedom-King Cloud Freedom King Cloud Freedom King King of the Cloud Self-Masters | Meghasvararāja | Unjizai-ō | Buddha | Lotus Sutra (7) | |
| Cloud-Freedom-Light-King King of Light and Master of Clouds Cloud Freedom Light King King of Thunder | Meghasvararāja | Unjizaitō-ō | Buddha (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... | Jaladharagarjitaghoṣasusvaranakṣatrarājasaṃkusumitābhijña | Unrai-onshuku-ōkechi | Buddha (Past) | Lotus Sutra (27) | |
| Dharma-Brightness Dharma Radiance Dharma-Brightness Dharma Luster | Dharmaprabhāsa | Hōmyō | Buddha (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 | Sarvalokabhayacchambhitatvavidhvaṃsanakara | E-issai-seken-fui | Buddha | Lotus Sutra (7) | |
| Emitting-Ten-Million-Rays-of-Light Having Ten Million Shining Characteristics | Raśmiśatasahasraparipūrṇadhvaja | Gusoku-semman-kōsō | Buddha (Future) | Lotus Sutra (13) | This prediction is given to Yaśodharā, the mother of Rāhula |
| Emperor-Form Imperial Character Emperor Appearance Sovereign Sign | Indradhvaja | Taisō | Buddha | Lotus Sutra (7) | |
| Eternal-Extinction Ever Extinguished Ever Extinguished Ever Extinguished | Nityaparinirvṛta | Jōmetsu | Buddha | Lotus Sutra (7) | |
| Flower-Foot-Easy-Walking Flowery Feet Calmly Walking Flower Feet Safely Walking He Whose Feet Tread Securely on Blossoms | Padmavṛṣabhavikrāmin | Kesoku-angyō | Buddha (Future) | Lotus Sutra (3) | This prediction is given to the Bodhisattva Resolution-Fulfillment (Dhṛtiparipūrṇa) |
| Flower-Light Flower Light Flower Glow Flower Glow | Padmaprabha | Kekō | Buddha (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 | Sarvasattvapriyadarśana | Issaishujōkiken | Buddha (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 | Mahābhijñājñānābhibhū | Daitsūchishō Butsu | Buddha | Lotus Sutra (7) | |
| Heavenly-King Heavenly King Heavenly King Devarāja | Devarāja | Tennō | Buddha (Future) | Lotus Sutra (12) | |
| Jambunada-Gold-Light Jambunada-Gold-Light Jāmbū Gold Glow | Jāmbūnadaprabhāsa | Embunadaikonkō | Buddha (Future) | Lotus Sutra (6) | This prediction is given to the great disciple Mahā-Kātyāyana |
| Light Radiance Light Bright Ray Glow | Raśmiprabhāsa | Kōmyō | Buddha (Future) | Lotus Sutra (6) | This prediction is given to the great arhat Mahā-Kāśyapa |
| Lion-Form Lion's Character Lion Appearance Lion Sign | Siṃhadhvaja | Shishisō | Buddha | Lotus Sutra (7) | |
| Lion-Voice Lion's Voice Lion Voice Lion Sound | Siṃhaghoṣa | Shishion | Buddha | Lotus Sutra (7) | |
| Many-Treasures Abundant Treasures Many Treasures Many Jewels | Prabhūtaratna | Tahō Nyorai | Buddha | Lotus 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 | Sāgaravaradharabuddhivikrīditābhijña | Sengaie-jizaitsū-ō | Buddha (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 | Bhīṣmagarjitasvararāja | Ionnō | Buddha (Past) | Lotus Sutra (20) | |
| Pure-Body Pure Body Pure Body Pure Body | Vimalāṅganetra | Jōshin | Buddha (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 | Kamaladalavimalanakṣatrarājasaṃkusumitābhijña | Jōkeshukuōchi | Buddha | Lotus Sutra (24) | |
| Sala-Tree-King Sal-Tree King Sala-Tree-King Śālendrarāja | Śālendrarāja | Sharaju-ō | Buddha (Future) | Lotus Sutra (27) | This prediction is given to King Wonderful-Adornment (Śubhavyūha) |
| Sandalwood Virtue | Sendantoku Butsu | Buddha | Contemplation Sutra | Unique 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 | Sarvalokadhātūpadravodvegapratyuttīrṇa | Do-issai-seken-kunō | Buddha | Lotus Sutra (7) | |
| The Seven Buddhas of the Past | Buddha | Contemplation Sutra | Faithful practitioners will see them in dreams praising the Great Vehicle sutras. | ||
| Śākyamuni Shakyamuni Shakyamuni Śākyamuni | Śākyamuni | Shakamuni Butsu | Buddha | Lotus Sutra (1-28) Innumerable Meanings Contemplation Sutra | The historical Buddha and central figure expounding the teachings in all three sutras. |
| Splendid Virtue | Zentoku Butsu | Buddha | Contemplation Sutra | Unique 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 | Saptaratnapadmavikrāntagāmin | Tōshippoke | Buddha (Future) | Lotus Sutra (9) | This prediction is given to the Buddha's son, Rāhula |
| Sumeru-Form Sumeru Form Sumeru Appearance Sumeru Sign | Merukalpa | Shumisō | Buddha | Lotus Sutra (7) | |
| Sumeru-Peak Sumeru Peak Sumeru Peak Sumeru Peak | Merukūṭa | Shumichō | Buddha | Lotus Sutra (7) | |
| Sun-Moon-Light Sun and Moon Light Sun Moon Bright Sun-and-Moon-Glow | Candrasūryapradīpa Candrasvararāja | Nichigatsutōmyō Butsu | Buddha (Past) | Lotus Sutra (1, 20) | |
| Sun-Moon-Pure-Bright-Virtue Pure and Bright Excellence of Sun and Moon Sun Moon Pure Bright Virtue Candrasūryavimalaprabhāsaśrī | Candrasūryavimalaprabhāsaśrī | Nichigatsujōmyōtoku | Buddha (Past) | Lotus Sutra (23) | |
| Sky-Dwelling Space Dweller Void-Dwelling Space-Dweller | Ākāśapratiṣṭhita | Kokūjū | Buddha | Lotus Sutra (7) | |
| Tamalapattracandana-Fragrance Tamalapattracandana-Fragrance Tamālapatracandana Fragrance | Tamālapatracandanagandha | Tamaraba-sendankō | Buddha (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 | Tamālapatracandanagandhābhijña | Tamaraba-sendankō-jinzū | Buddha | Lotus Sutra (7) | |
| Treasure-Form Jewel Sign Jewel Sign Jewel Sign | Ratnaketurāja | Hōsō | Buddha (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 | Ratnatejobhyudgatarāja | Hō-itoku-jō-ō | Buddha | Lotus Sutra (28) | The Buddha of the eastern realm from which Samantabhadra travels. |
| Universal-Brightness Universal Light Universal Brightness Universally Lustrous | Samantaprabhāsa | Fumyō | Buddha (Future) | Lotus Sutra (8) | This prediction is given to Ājñāta-Kauṇḍinya along with 500 other Arhats |
| Vairocana | Vairocana | Birushana / Dainichi Nyorai | Buddha | Contemplation Sutra | Unique 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 | Dharmagaganābhyudgatarāja | Kū-ō | Buddha (Past) | Lotus Sutra (9) | |
| 2. Bodhisattvas | |||||
| Accumulated-Treasure Accumulated Jewels Jeweled Accumulation Heap of Jewels | Ratnākara | Hōshaku | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Accumulated-Wisdom Wisdom Accumulation Wisdom Accumulation Prajñākūṭa | Prajñākūṭa | Chishaku | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (11, 12) | |
| Adorned-King Adornment King Adorned King Vyūharāja | Vyūharāja | Shōgonnō | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (24) | |
| Bearer of the Loom | Bhīmā Bhādrapata / Vemabhara | Bodhisattva | Innumerable Meanings | Missing from the Lotus Sutra. | |
| Bhadrapala Bhadrapala Bhadrapala Bhadrapâla | Bhadrapāla | Batsudabara | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (1, 20) | |
| Brave-In-Giving Bold Almsgiver Brave Donor Brave Donor | Pradānaśūra | Yūze | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (1, 24, 26) | |
| Constant-Endeavor Constant Effort Constant Exertion Constantly Exerting Himself | Nityodyukta | Jōshōjin | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (1, 19) | |
| Endless-Intent Inexhaustible Mind Inexhaustible Intent Inexhaustible Mind | Akṣayamati | Mujinni | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (25) | |
| Facilitating Leader | Taots'u | Bodhisattva | Innumerable Meanings | Missing from the Lotus Sutra. | |
| Fame-Seeking Fame Seeker Seeker of Fame Seeker of Fame | Yaśaskāma | Gumyō | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Flower Banner | Padma-Ketu | Bodhisattva | Innumerable Meanings | Missing from the Lotus Sutra. | |
| Flower Radiance | Padmaprabhā | Kekō Bosatsu | Bodhisattva | Innumerable Meanings | Appears in the Lotus Sutra as a Future Buddha rather than an attending Bodhisattva. |
| Flower-Virtue Flower Virtue Flower Virtue Padmaśrī | Padmaśrī | Ketoku | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (24, 27) | |
| Full-Moon Full Moon Full Moon Full Moon | Pūrṇacandra | Mangachi | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Fully Composed | Mahāvyūha | Daishōgon | Bodhisattva | Innumerable Meanings | Missing from the Lotus Sutra (though Vyūharāja/Adorned King appears). |
| Giver of Safety Bestower of Freedom from Fear Giver of Fearlessness Giver of Safety | Abhayaṃdada | Se-mui-sha | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (25) | |
| Gladly-Seen-By-All-Beings Seen with Joy by All the Living Gladly Seen by All Living Beings Sarvasattvapriyadarśana | Sarvasattvapriyadarśana | Issaishujōkiken | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (23) | |
| Great-Eloquence Great Delight in Preaching Great Joy in Preaching | Mahāpratibhāna | Daigyōsetsu | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (11, 13) | |
| Great Incense Elephant | Mahāgandhahastī | Bodhisattva | Innumerable Meanings | Missing from the Lotus Sutra. | |
| Great-Power Great Power Great Strength Great Strength | Mahāvikramin | Dairiki | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Great-Power-Obtainer Great Strength Gainer of Great Authority Gainer of Great Strength | Mahāsthāmaprāpta | Tokudaisei | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (1, 20) | |
| Hands Showing the Seal of the Dharma | Ratna Mudrā | Bodhisattva | Innumerable Meanings | Missing from the Lotus Sutra. | |
| Heroic Endeavor of the Lion | Siṃhavikrīḍita | Bodhisattva | Innumerable Meanings | Missing from the Lotus Sutra. | |
| Immeasurable-Power Immeasurable Power Immeasurable Strength Immeasurable Strength | Anantavikramin | Muryōriki | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Imposing Intensity of the Lion | Siṃhavijṛmbhita | Bodhisattva | Innumerable Meanings | Missing from the Lotus Sutra. | |
| Incense Elephant | Gandhahastī | Bodhisattva | Innumerable Meanings | Missing from the Lotus Sutra. | |
| Leading-Teacher Guidance Guiding Leader He Who Leads the Multitude | Susāthavāha | Dōshi | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Light-Adornment-Appearance Marks of Shining Adornment Light Shining Adornment Marks Vairocanaraśmipratimaṇḍitadhvajarāja | Vairocanaraśmipratimaṇḍitadhvajarāja | Kōshō-shōgonsō | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (27) | |
| Limitless-Practice Unlimited Practice Limitless-Practice Limitless Conduct | Anantacāritra | Muhengyō | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (15, 21, 22) | |
| Lion Ranging the World | Siṃhavikrīḍitayuga | Bodhisattva | Innumerable Meanings | Missing from the Lotus Sutra. | |
| Majestic Roar of the Lion | Siṃhanādarāja | Bodhisattva | Innumerable Meanings | Missing from the Lotus Sutra. | |
| Maitreya Maitreya Maitreya Maitreya | Maitreya | Miroku | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (1, 15-18, 28) | Vowed to dwell in Tuṣita heaven. |
| Mañjuśrī Manjushri Manjushri Mafljusrï | Mañjuśrī | Monju Bosatsu (Monjushiri) | Bodhisattva | Lotus 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 | Bhaiṣajyarāja | Yakuō Bosatsu | Bodhisattva | Lotus 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 | Bhaiṣajyasamudgata | Yakujō | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (24, 27) Contemplation Sutra | Also translated as "Medicine Lord" in the Contemplation Sutra. |
| Moon-Light Moon Light Moonlight Moonglow | Candraprabha | Gakkō | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Never-Despising Never Disrespectful Never Despising Never Disparaging | Sadāparibhūta | Jōfukyō Bosatsu | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (20) | |
| Never-Resting Never Resting Never Resting He Who Does Not Rest | Anikṣiptadhura | Fukusoku | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Power of Courage and Dynamism | Yung Ch'ung Li | Bodhisattva | Innumerable Meanings | Missing from the Lotus Sutra. | |
| Pure-Practice Pure Practice Pure-Practice Pure Conduct | Viśuddhacāritra | Jōgyō (variant 1) | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (15, 21, 22) | |
| Relentlessness of the Lion | Siṃhavīrya | Bodhisattva | Innumerable Meanings | Missing from the Lotus Sutra. | |
| Resolution-Fulfillment Full of Firmness Firm Full Hard-Full | Dhṛtiparipūrṇa | Kemman | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (3) | |
| Scepter of the Treasures | Ratna Yaṣṭi | Bodhisattva | Innumerable Meanings | Missing from the Lotus Sutra. | |
| Sovereign Master of Dharma-grasping Empowerments | Dhāraṇī Īśvararāja | Bodhisattva | Innumerable Meanings | Missing from the Lotus Sutra. | |
| Star-King-Flower Constellation-King Flower Constellation King Flower Nakṣatrarājasaṃkusumitābhijña | Nakṣatrarājasaṃkusumitābhijña | Shukuōke | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (23, 24) | |
| Steadily-Established-Practice Firm Practice Steadily-Established-Practice Conduct Standing Firm | Supratiṣṭhitacāritra | Anryūgyō | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (15, 21, 22) | |
| Superior-Practice Superior Practice Superior-Practice Eminent Conduct | Viśiṣṭacāritra | Jōgyō (variant 2) | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (15, 21, 22, 24) | |
| Transcending-Triple-World Above the Threefold World Transcending the Threefold World He Who Transcends the Three Worlds | Trailokyavikrama | Ossangai | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Treasure-Moon Jeweled Moon Jeweled Moon Jeweled Moon | Ratnacandra | Hōgachi | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Treasure-Palm Jeweled Palm Jeweled Palm Jeweled Palm | Ratnapāni | Hōshō | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Universal-Sage Universal Sage Universal Sage Universally Worthy | Samantabhadra | Fugen Bosatsu | Bodhisattva | Lotus 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 | Śrīgarbha | Tokuzō | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Well Composed | Vyūha | Shōgon Bosatsu | Bodhisattva | Innumerable Meanings | Missing from the Lotus Sutra. |
| Wellspring of Effective Discourse | Sarasvatī | Bodhisattva | Innumerable Meanings | Missing from the Lotus Sutra. | |
| Wellspring of Freedom from Anxiety | Aśoka | Bodhisattva | Innumerable Meanings | Missing from the Lotus Sutra. | |
| Wellspring of Great Majestic Virtue | Mahātejas | Bodhisattva | Innumerable Meanings | Appears in the Lotus Sutra as a Garuḍa King, not a Bodhisattva. | |
| Wonderful-Light Wonderful Light Wonderfully Bright Fine Luster | Varaprabha | Myōkō | Bodhisattva | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Wonderful-Voice Wonderful Voice Wonderful Voice Gadgadasvara | Gadgadasvara | Myō-on | Bodhisattva | Lotus 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 | Avalokiteśvara | Kanzeon Bosatsu / Kannon | Bodhisattva | Lotus 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 | Ājñātakauṇḍinya | Anyakyōjinnyo | Bhikṣu / Arhat | Lotus Sutra (1, 8) Innumerable Meanings | Matches exactly in Innumerable Meanings. |
| Ajita (Panthaka) Acyuta | Acyuta | Bhikṣu / Arhat | Innumerable Meanings | Missing from the Lotus Sutra. | |
| Ananda Ananda Ananda Änanda | Ānanda | Anan | Bhikṣu / Arhat | Lotus Sutra (1, 9) | |
| Aniruddha Aniruddha Aniruddha Aniruddha | Aniruddha | Anuruda | Bhikṣu / Arhat | Lotus Sutra (1, 8) | |
| Bakkula Bakkula Bakkula Bakkula | Bakkula | Hakura | Bhikṣu / Arhat | Lotus Sutra (1, 8) | |
| Cunda Chunda Chunda Cunda | Cunda | Shuda | Bhikṣu / Arhat | Lotus Sutra (8) | |
| Devadatta Devadatta Devadatta Devadatta | Devadatta | Daibadatta / Jōdatsu | Bhikṣu / Cousin | Lotus Sutra (12) | |
| Gavampati Gavampati Gavampati Gavämpati | Gavāṃpati | Kyōbon-hadai | Bhikṣu / Arhat | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Gaya-Kāśyapa Gaya-Kashyapa Gayakashyapa Gayäkäsyapa | Gayākāśyapa | Gaya-kashō | Bhikṣu / Arhat | Lotus Sutra (1, 8) | |
| Great Maudgalyāyana Maha-Maudgalyayana Great Maudgalyayana Great Maudgalyâyana | Mahāmaudgalyāyana | Mokkenren | Bhikṣu / Arhat | Lotus Sutra (1, 4, 6) | |
| Kālodāyin Kalodayin Kalodayin Kälodäyin | Kālodāyin | Karudai | Bhikṣu / Arhat | Lotus Sutra (8) | |
| Kapphina Kapphina Kapphina Kapphina | Kapphiṇa | Kōhinna | Bhikṣu / Arhat | Lotus Sutra (1, 8) | |
| Lion-Moon Lion Moon Lion Moon Siṃhacandrā | Siṃhacandrā | Shishigatsu | Bhikṣunī / Nun | Lotus Sutra (20) | |
| Mahā-Kāśyapa Maha-Kashyapa Mahakashyapa Mahäkäsyapa | Mahākāśyapa | Makakashō / Kashō | Bhikṣu / Arhat | Lotus Sutra (1, 4, 5, 6, 8) | |
| Mahā-Kātyāyana Maha-Katyayana Mahakatyayana Mahäkätyäyana | Mahākātyāyana | Makakasennen | Bhikṣu / Arhat | Lotus Sutra (1, 4, 6) | |
| Maha-Kausthila Maha-Kausthila Mahakaushthila Mahâkauçthila | Mahākauṣṭhila | Makakuchira | Bhikṣu / Arhat | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Maha-Prajapati Mahaprajapati Mahaprajapati Mahâprajâpatî | Mahāprajāpatī | Makahajahadai | Bhikṣunī / Nun | Lotus Sutra (1, 13) | |
| Nadi-Kāśyapa Nadi-Kashyapa Nadikashyapa Nadïkâsyapa | Nadīkāśyapa | Nadai-kashō | Bhikṣu / Arhat | Lotus Sutra (1, 8) | |
| Nanda Nanda Nanda Nanda | Nanda | Nanda | Bhikṣu / Arhat | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Pilindavatsa Pilindavatsa Pilindavatsa Piliñgavatsa | Pilindavatsa | Hitsuryōgabasha | Bhikṣu / Arhat | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Pūrṇa (son of Maitrāyanī) Purna son of Maitrayani Purna Maitrayaniputra Pürno Maiträyaniputrah | Pūrṇamaitrāyaṇīputra | Furuna | Bhikṣu / Arhat | Lotus Sutra (1, 8) | |
| Rahula Rahula Rahula Rähula | Rāhula | Ragora | Bhikṣu / Arhat | Lotus Sutra (1, 9) | |
| Revata Revata Revata Revata | Revata | Rihata | Bhikṣu / Arhat | Lotus Sutra (1, 8) | |
| Śāriputra Shariputra Shariputra / Sâriputra Säriputra | Śāriputra | Sharihotsu | Bhikṣu / Arhat | Lotus Sutra (1, 2, 3, 4, 12, 22) Innumerable Meanings | Matches exactly in Innumerable Meanings. |
| Śārisuta Śārisuta | Śārisuta | Bhikṣu / Arhat | Lotus Sutra (3) | ||
| Subhūti Subhuti Subhuti Subhüti | Subhūti | Shubodai | Bhikṣu / Arhat | Lotus Sutra (1, 4, 6) | |
| Sundarananda Sundarananda Sundarananda Sundarananda | Sundarananda | Sondarananda | Bhikṣu / Arhat | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Svāgata Svagata Svagata Svāgata | Svāgata | Shakada | Bhikṣu / Arhat | Lotus Sutra (8) | |
| Tiṣya Tiṣya | Tiṣya | Bhikṣu / Arhat | Lotus Sutra (3) | ||
| Udāyin Udayin Udayin Udāyin | Udāyin | Udai | Bhikṣu / Arhat | Lotus Sutra (8) | |
| Upāli | Upāli | Ubari | Bhikṣu / Arhat | Innumerable Meanings | Missing from the Lotus Sutra entirely. |
| Uruvilvā-Kāśyapa Uruvilva-Kashyapa Uruvilvakashyapa Uruvilväkäs'yapa | Uruvilvākāśyapa | Urubinra-kashō | Bhikṣu / Arhat | Lotus Sutra (1, 8) | |
| Yasodhara Yashodhara Yashodhara Yasodharä | Yaśodharā | Yashutara | Bhikṣunī / Nun | Lotus Sutra (1, 13) | |
| 4. Gods, Mythical Beings, and Rākṣasīs | |||||
| All-Saving | Sarvasattvatrātā | Ku-issai | God | Lotus Sutra (7) | |
| Anavatapta Anavatapta Anavatapta Anavatapta | Anavatapta | Anabadatta | Dragon | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Balin Balin Balin Balin | Baḍin | Baji | Asura | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful | Madhura | Mi | Gandharva | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Beautiful-Moon Rare Moon Rare Moon God's Son of the Moon | Candra | Myōgatsu | God | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Beautiful-Voice Beautiful Sound Beautiful Sound Beautiful Sound | Madhurasvara | Mion | Gandharva | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Black-Teeth Black Teeth Black Teeth Makuṭadantī | Makuṭadantī | Kokushi | Rākṣasī | Lotus Sutra (26) | |
| Brahman Heavenly-King Brahma King Brahma Lord of the Sabhä world, Brahma | Brahma | Daibonden / Bon | God / Lord | Lotus Sutra (1-25) | This prediction is given to the Buddha's cousin and former rival, Devadatta |
| Crooked-Teeth Crooked Teeth Crooked Teeth Kūṭadantī | Kūṭadantī | Kokushi | Rākṣasī | Lotus Sutra (26) | |
| Dharma Dharma Law | Dharma | Hō | Kiṃnara | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Dharma-Keeping Upholding the Dharma Upholding the Law Law-Holder | Dharmadhara | Jihō | Kiṃnara | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Flower-Teeth Flowery Teeth Flowery Teeth Puṣpadantī | Puṣpadantī | Keshi | Rākṣasī | Lotus Sutra (26) | |
| Free-At-Will Thus Willed As One Wishes He Who Has His Wish | Maharddhiprāpta | Nyoi | Garuda | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Freedom God Freedom Freedom God's Son of Self-Mastery | Īśvara | Jizai | God | Lotus Sutra (1-25) | |
| Great Brahman Light Great Brahma Bright Radiance Great Brahma Light Bright Great Brahma, Bright Luster | Jyotiṣprabha | Kōmyō Daibon | God | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Great Brahman Sikhin Great Brahma Shikhin Brahma Śikhin Great Brahma áikhin | Śikhin | Shiki Daibon | God | Lotus Sutra (1, 7) | |
| Great-Body Great Body Great Body Great Body | Mahākāya | Daishin | Garuda | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Great-Compassion | Adhimātrakāruṇika | Daihi | God | Lotus Sutra (7) | |
| Great-Dharma Great Dharma Great Law Great Law | Mahādharma | Daihō | Kiṃnara | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Great-Freedom God Great Freedom Great Freedom God's Son of Great Self-Mastery | Maheśvara | Daijizai | God | Lotus Sutra (1-25) | |
| Great-Fulfillment Great Fullness Great Fullness Very Full | Mahāpūrṇa | Daiman | Garuda | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Great-Power-Virtue Great Dignity and Virtue Great Majesty Great Majesty | Mahātejas | Dai-itoku | Garuda | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Insatiable Insatiable Insatiable Acalā | Acalā | Muenzoku | Rākṣasī | Lotus Sutra (26) | |
| Kharaskandha Kharaskandha Kharaskandha Kharaskandha | Kharaskandha | Karakenda | Asura | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Kunti Kunti Kunti Kuntī | Kuntī | Kōtai | Rākṣasī | Lotus Sutra (26) | |
| Lamba Lamba Lamba Lambā | Lambā | Ramba | Rākṣasī | Lotus Sutra (26) | |
| Manasvin Manasvin Manasvin Manasvin | Manasvin | Manashi | Dragon | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Many-Hairs Much Hair Much Hair Keśinī | Keśinī | Tahotsu | Rākṣasī | Lotus Sutra (26) | |
| Mara King Mara Devil / Māra Māra | Māra | Ma-ō / Akuma | God / Demon | Lotus Sutra (19) | |
| Mother-of-Devils Mother of Demon Children Mother of Devil Children Hārītī | Hārītī | Kishimojin | Rākṣasī | Lotus Sutra (26) | |
| Musical Pleasant Pleasant Pleasant | Manojña | Gaku | Gandharva | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Musical-Voice Pleasant Sound Pleasant Sound Pleasant Sound | Manojñasvara | Gakuon | Gandharva | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Nanda Nanda Nanda Nanda | Nanda | Nanda | Dragon | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Necklace-Holding Necklace Holder Necklace Bearer Mālādhārī | Mālādhārī | Jiyōraku | Rākṣasī | Lotus 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 | Sarvasattvojohārī | Datsu-issai-shujō-shōke | Rākṣasī | Lotus Sutra (26) | |
| Rahu Rahu Rahu Rähu | Rahu | Rago | Asura | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Sagara Sagara Sagara Sägara | Sāgara | Shakara | Dragon | Lotus Sutra (1, 12) | |
| Sagara's Daughter Dragon King's Daughter Nāga Princess Daughter of the Nāga King | Nāgakanyā | Ryūnyo | Dragon | Lotus Sutra (12) | |
| Sakra-Devanam-Indra Indra Shakra Devanam Indra Sakro Devänäm Indrah | Śakra / Indra | Taishaku-ten | God / King | Lotus Sutra (1-25) | |
| Taksaka Takshaka Takshaka Takçaka | Takṣaka | Tokushaka | Dragon | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Treasure-Light Jewel Light Jeweled Glow God's Son of the Glow of Jewels | Ratnaprabha | Hōkō | God | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Universal-Fragrance Universal Fragrance Pervading Fragrance God's Son of All-Pervading Fragrance | Samantagandha | Fukō | God | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Upananda Upananda Upananda Upananda | Upananda | Batsunanda | Dragon | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Utpalaka Utpalaka Utpalaka Utpalaka | Utpalaka | Uhatsura | Dragon | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Vaiśravaṇa Vaishravana Vaisravana Vaiśravaṇa | Vaiśravaṇa | Bishamon-ten | God / King | Lotus Sutra (1, 26) | |
| Vajra-Holding God Diamond-holder Vajra-bearing god Vajrapāṇi | Vajrapāṇi | Shūkongōjin | God / Spirit | Lotus Sutra (25) | |
| Vasuki Vasuki Vasuki Väsuki | Vāsukin | Washukitsu | Dragon | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Vemacitrin Vemacitrin Vemachitrin Vemacitrin | Vemacitra | Bimashittara | Asura | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Vilamba Vilamba Vilamba Vilambā | Vilambā | Biramba | Rākṣasī | Lotus Sutra (26) | |
| Wonderful-Dharma Wonderful Dharma Fine Law | Sudharma | Myōhō | Kiṃnara | Lotus 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 | Dhṛtarāṣṭra | Jikoku-ten | God / King | Lotus Sutra (1, 26) | |
| 5. Kings, Princes, and Human Figures | |||||
| Accumulated-Wisdom Accumulated Wisdom Wisdom Accumulated | Jñānākara | Chishaku | Prince | Lotus Sutra (7) | |
| Ajatasatru Ajatashatru Ajatashatru Ajâtasatru | Ajātaśatru | Ajase | King | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Asita Asita Ashita | Asita | Ashi | Seer / Hermit | Lotus Sutra (12) | |
| Dharma-Intention Law Intention Dharma Mind | Dharmamati | Hō-i | Prince | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Doubts-Removing-Intention Cleansed of Doubt Intention Mind Free of Doubt | Vimatisamudghātin | Jogi-i | Prince | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Good-Intention Good Intention Good Mind | Sumati | Zenni | Prince | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Having-Intention Having Intention Having a Mind | Mati | Ui | Prince | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Increasing-Intention Increased Intention Superior Mind | Viśeṣamati | Zō-i | Prince | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Infinite-Intention Immeasurable Intention Immeasurable Mind | Anantamati | Muryō-i | Prince | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Pure-Eyes Pure Eyes Pure Eye Pure Eye | Vimalanetra | Jōgen | Prince | Lotus Sutra (27) | |
| Pure-Store Pure Treasury Pure Storehouse Pure Womb | Vimalagarbha | Jōzō | Prince | Lotus Sutra (27) | |
| Pure-Virtue Pure Virtue Pure Virtue Vimaladatta | Vimaladatta | Jōtoku | King | Lotus Sutra (23) | |
| Pure-Virtue (Queen) Pure Virtue Pure Virtue Pure Virtue | Vimaladattā | Jōtoku | Queen | Lotus Sutra (27) | |
| Resounding-Intention Echoing Intention Echo Mind | Ghoṣamati | Kō-i | Prince | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Thinking-of-Buddha Thinking of Buddha Thinking of Buddha Sugatacetanā | Sugatacetanā | Shibutsu | Upāsaka | Lotus Sutra (20) | |
| Treasure-Intention Jeweled Intention Jewel-like Mind | Ratimati | Hō-i | Prince | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Vaidehi Vaidehi Vaidehi Vaidehî | Vaidehī | Idaike | Mother | Lotus Sutra (1) | |
| Wheel-turning-holy-king | Mahākośa | Tenrinjō-ō | Grandfather | Lotus Sutra (7, 17, 18, 19) | |
| Wonderful-Adornment Wonderfully Adorned Wonderful Adornment Fine Adornment | Śubhavyūha | Myōshōgon | King | Lotus Sutra (27) | |
| 6. Places, Realms, and Mountains | |||||
| All-Pure-Light-Adornment Adorned with Pure Light All-Pure-Light-Adornment Vairocanaraśmipratimaṇḍitā / Lustrous Adornment | Vairocanaraśmipratimaṇḍitā | Issai-jōkō-shōgon | Pure Realm | Lotus Sutra (24, 27) | |
| Always Tranquil Light Perpetual Tranquil Light | Pure Realm | Contemplation Sutra | The dwelling place of Vairocana Buddha. | ||
| Always-Raising-Banner-of-Victory Never Lowered Victory Banner Ever-Raised Banner of Victory | Anavanāmitavaijayantī | Jōrisshōban | Pure Realm | Lotus Sutra (9) | |
| Avici Hell Lowest purgatory / Avici Avici hell Avīci hell | Avīci | Abigoku / Abijigoku | Hell | Lotus Sutra (1, 19) | |
| Benares Vārāṇasī Varanasi Vārāṇasī / | Vārāṇasī | Haranai | Place / City | Lotus Sutra (2, 3) | |
| Free-From-Decay Free from Decline Free from Decline | Vinirbhoga | Risui | Kalpa | Lotus Sutra (20) | |
| Gladly-Seen Seen with Joy Gladly Seen Joy to Behold | Priyadarśana | Kiken | Kalpa | Lotus Sutra (27) | |
| Good-Purity Well Purified Well Purified | Suviśuddhā | Zenjō | Pure Realm | Lotus Sutra (8) | |
| Great Forest Monastery | Mahāvana Vihāra / | Dairin Shōja | Place | Contemplation Sutra | The specific location where the Contemplation Sutra is expounded. |
| Great-Achievement Great Achievement Great Achievement | Mahāsaṃbhavā | Daijō | Pure Realm | Lotus Sutra (20) | |
| Great-Form Great Features Great Appearance | Mahārūpa | Daisō | Kalpa | Lotus Sutra (7) | |
| Great-Height-King Great High King Abhyudgatarāja Abhyudgatarāja | Abhyudgatarāja | Daikō-ō | Kalpa | Lotus Sutra (27) | |
| Great-Light Great Light Vistīrṇavatī Vistīrṇavatī | Vistīrṇavatī | Daikō | Future Realm | Lotus Sutra (27) | |
| Heaven of the Thirty-Three Gods Heaven of the thirty-three Gods Trāyastriṃśa Trayastrimsha | Trāyastriṃśa | Tōriten | Heaven | Lotus Sutra (28) | |
| Heavenly-Way Heavenly Way Devasopānā | Devasopānā | Tendō | Pure Realm | Lotus Sutra (12) | |
| Highest Heaven Highest heaven / Akaniṣṭha Highest Heaven Bhavāgra / Akaniṣṭha | Akaniṣṭha / Bhavāgra | Akanita / Uchō | Heaven | Lotus Sutra (1, 19) | |
| Jewel Birth | Ratnasaṃbhava | Hōshō | Pure Realm | Lotus Sutra (6) | |
| Light Radiance Virtue Glow Power | Avabhāsaprāptā | Kōtoku | Pure Realm | Lotus Sutra (6) | |
| Light-Sound Light Sound Light Sound Ābhāsvaras / Bright Sound | Ābhāsvara | Kō-on | Heaven | Lotus Sutra (19) | |
| Mind-Pleasing | Manobhirāma | Iraku | Pure Realm | Lotus Sutra (6) | |
| Mount Sumeru Mahāmeru / Mount Sumeru Mount Sumeru Mahāmeru / Mount Sumeru | Sumeru / Mahāmeru | Shumisen / Makamiru | Mountain | Lotus Sutra (1, 19) | |
| Pure Wondrous Land | Pure Realm | Contemplation Sutra | The eastern realm from which Bodhisattva All-embracing Goodness originates. | ||
| Sacred Eagle / Mt. Gṛdhrakūṭa Holy Eagle Peak Mount Gridhrakuta / Vulture Peak Mount Gṛdhrakūṭa | Gṛdhrakūṭa | Ryōjusen / Gishakutsu | Mountain | Lotus 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 | Vimalā | Muku | Realm | Lotus Sutra (12) | |
| Surrounding Iron Mountains Iron Circle Mountains Iron Encircling Mountains Iron-Rim Mountains / Cakravālas | Cakravāḍa / Mahācakravāḍa | Tetchisen | Mountain | Lotus Sutra (19) | |
| Treasure-Brightness Treasure Radiance Jewel Glow | Ratnāvabhāsa | Hōmyō | Kalpa | Lotus Sutra (8) | |
| Treasure-Purity | Ratnaviśuddhā | Hōjō | Pure Realm | Lotus Sutra (11) | |
| Tuṣita Heaven Tushita Tushita Tuṣita | Tuṣita | Tosotsu-ten | Heaven | Lotus Sutra (28) | The heaven where Maitreya dwells; promised as a rebirth for those who practice the sutra. |
| Vaiśālī | Vaiśālī | Bishari | Place | Contemplation Sutra | The city where the Contemplation Sutra is expounded. |
| Well-Composed Well Made Goodly City | Sambhava | Kōjō | Realm | Lotus Sutra (7) | |
| Wonderful-Voice-Resounding-Everywhere World-Filling Wonderful Sound Wonderful Sound Filling Everywhere Subtle Sound All-Pervading | Manojñaśabdābhigarjita | Myō-on-hemman | Kalpa | Lotus Sutra (9) | |
| World of Happiness Sukhāvatī Sukhāvatī Comfortable / Sukhāvatī | Sukhāvatī | Gokuraku / Anraku | Pure Realm | Lotus Sutra (23, 25) | |
| World of Joy Land of Joy Land of Joy Land of Joy | Abhirati | Kangi | Pure Realm | Lotus Sutra (7) Contemplation Sutra | Also translated as "Kingdom of Wonderful Joy" in the Contemplation Sutra. |