Vimalakirti (Vimalakīrti)

(Language: Sanskrit)

Short Description: A legendary lay disciple of the Buddha, the center of the Vimalakīrti Sutra, renownedfor his wisdom

Long Description: A legendary lay disciple of the Buddha, renowned for his wisdom. He is the central subject of the Vimalakīrti Sutra for which Prince Shōtoku wrote a commentary.

Sources: The Essential Shinran: A Buddhist Path of True Entrusting