Samantabhadra’s Light

Beneath Dunhuang’s caves, where ancient murals breathe,
Samantabhadra rides his six-tusked steed.
White elephant strides, each tusk a Bodhi path—
The Six Perfections bloom where wisdom hath.

His form, a grace of calm, serenely poised,
Robed in light, where sacred story’s voiced.
Six tusks outstretch, like virtues, pure and bright,
Guiding souls from shadow into endless light.

Samantabhadra mural at Yulin Grottoes, Dunhuang, China. From x.com