The names of the Eighteen Arhats are:
1. The Fuhu Arhat:
The Fuhu Arhat is said to be the tenth of the Eighteen Arhats appointed by Emperor Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty. Eight Maitreya Lords. Another theory is that Juntu Bo Tan is one of the Four Great Hearers. Outside the temple where he lived, there were often tigers roaring due to hunger. Venerable Fuhu gave his food to the tiger. As time went by, the tiger was subdued by him and often played with him, hence the name. .
2. Arhat subduing the dragon:
Arhat subduing the dragon is a disciple of the Buddha. He has boundless magical power and helps the Buddha subdue dragons and demons, and has accomplished many miraculous feats. Jianglong practiced for 1420 years but still could not achieve the right result. He asked Guanyin for advice and learned that the seven worldly fates were not yet fulfilled, so he went down to earth to save all sentient beings and resolve the unresolved mortal fate.
3. Gatekeeper Arhat:
Gatekeeper Arhat, also known as the Venerable Half Tuojia, is one of the most trusted disciples of Buddha Sakyamuni. He goes to various places to seek alms. He often uses his fists to call people in the house to come out and give alms. Once, because someone else's house was decaying, he accidentally smashed it into pieces and had to apologize and admit his mistake.
4. The Long-Eyebrow Arhat:
The Long-Eyebrow Arhat is also known as Ashi Duo. It is said that he had two long eyebrows when he was born. The Bahrain stone sculpture of the Long-Eyebrow Arhat is a kind old man who has The eminent Taoist monk observes the universe and understands it with his heart.
It is said that the Arhat with Long Eyebrows was a monk in his previous life. Because of his old age, his eyebrows fell out. Even though he shaved off his two long eyebrows, he still failed to achieve enlightenment and was reincarnated as a human being after his death.
5. Basho Arhat:
Basho Arhat is a disciple of Sakyamuni Buddha. Be calm and polite, be humble and studious, listen quietly, close your eyes and think deeply. He and his family of four thousand Arhats mostly live in the mountains. Following the Buddha's instructions, he will not enter nirvana and will always live in the world to help and save all sentient beings. The third among the sixteen sages of Tibetan Buddhism.
6. The Arhat with a Bag:
It is said that the Arhat with a Bag is a snake catcher in India. He caught snakes to make it easier for pedestrians to avoid being bitten by snakes. After catching the snake, he pulled out its poisonous fangs and released it in the mountains. He achieved positive results due to his kind intentions. His cloth bag was originally a snake bag.
7. Ear-picking Arhat:
The Chinese name of the Ear-picking Arhat is Naga, which is translated as dragon, and Rhinoceros, which is translated as army. Powerful, like a dragon's army. This Arhat lives on a hill in India.
8. Meditating Arhat:
Meditating Arhat is a disciple of Sakyamuni Buddha. He became a monk at a young age and was the first novice monk in the Buddhist Sangha. He practiced endurance and humiliation and was known as "the number one in esoteric practice". He and his family members, one hundred and one Arhats, lived in Quzhou, Bilishang. Following the Buddha's instructions, he will not enter Nirvana, but will always live in the world, receive offerings from people in the world, and create a field of blessings for all living beings. The tenth among the sixteen sages of Tibetan Buddhism.
9. The Exploring Arhat:
The Exploring Arhat is the tenth of the Eighteen Arhats and a disciple of Sakyamuni Buddha. When meditating, the half-lotus posture is commonly used. Following the Buddha's instructions, he will not enter Nirvana, but will always live in the world, receive offerings from people in the world, and create a field of blessings for all living beings.
10. Happy Arhat:
Happy Arhat is a disciple of Sakyamuni Buddha. He lived in thirty-three days with his family of nine hundred Arhats. Like the Spreading Hand Arhat, he receives the Buddha's edict and does not enter nirvana. He always lives in the world, accepts offerings from the world, and creates a field of blessings for all living beings.
11. The Laughing Lion Arhat:
The Laughing Lion Arhat is a disciple of Sakyamuni Buddha. He and his family of more than a thousand Arhats lived in Balana Island. With a tall and strong body and a solemn appearance, the Venerable often brings the little lion with him. Following the Buddha's command, he will not enter nirvana and live in this world forever to help and save all sentient beings. He is the fifth among the sixteen sages of Tibetan Buddhism.
12. Arhat riding an elephant:
Arhat riding an elephant lives separately in Sengjia Tea Island with his family of Qian Arhat. Following the Buddha's instructions, he will not enter Nirvana, but will always live in the world, receive offerings from people in the world, and create a field of blessings for all living beings. The elephant is a symbol of Buddhism. It is a metaphor for the power of the elephant, its ability to endure hard work and its ability to reach far distances.
13. Arhat crossing the river:
Arhat crossing the river is the sixth of the sixteen Arhats. He was named because he was born under the Bhadra tree. And because he traveled from India to Java to spread Buddhism, he was also known as the "Arhat crossing the river" and lived in Danmei Luozhou.
Before the Buddha's Nirvana, he ordered the Venerable Lord to live in the world forever and save all sentient beings. In order to save all living beings, he often went among all living beings.
14. Meditating Arhat:
Meditating Arhat is a powerful Arhat. He was originally a warrior with great strength. Later he became a monk and achieved positive results. His master taught him to practice meditation and give up the concept of fighting and killing that he had when he was a warrior. Therefore, he still showed the physique of a strong man when he meditated.
15. Tota Arhat:
It is said that Tota Arhat is the Venerable Supintuo. A disciple. He has cultivated the five supernatural powers, and has also cultivated non-non-conception and non-contemplation. Supintuo was the last disciple of Buddha. In order to commemorate his master, he specially carried the stupa with him as a symbol of Buddha's constant presence.
16. Alms-raising Arhat:
Venerable Nogabharatha was originally an alms monk. His method of alms was unusual, he held up an iron bowl to beg for food from people. After he became enlightened, the world called him the "Bow-raising Arhat".
17. Happy Arhat:
Happy Arhat is one of the ancient Indian commentators. A commentator is a speaker and orator who is good at talking about Buddhism. Someone asked him what joy was, and he explained: the joy of hearing, sight, smell, taste and touch.
18. Arhat Sitting on a Deer:
Arhat Sitting on a Deer, its name is translated as immovable and sharp roots, as if it does not move, its sharp roots are strong. He now has the look of a child with white hair, long eyebrows and a smiling face. The Venerable was once a minister of King Upasam. When the opportunity arose, he saw through it and let it go. He became a monk and practiced Taoism, attaining the six supernatural powers.