Samantabhadra Bodhisattva-Patron Deity of those born in the Year of the Dragon and Snake

Rebgong Thangka (Hand-painted)-He is a bodhisattva whose fundamental nature is defined by boundless practice and vows. He embodies the great spirit of thoroughly implementing the Buddha's teachings in everyday life. He instructs practitioners not only to aspire with great vows but also to practice with the steadfast and resilient steps of an elephant, progressing step by step until they achieve the perfect Buddhahood of "the unity of knowledge and action." For all who seek to transform faith, learning, or ideals into concrete action, and in doing so, cultivate perseverance, endurance, and dedication, he is an essential "role model for action" and "mentor of practice."