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One of the Eighteen Arhats, the Elephant-Riding Arhat, is also known as Venerable Kalika.

The Sanskrit word for elephant is Kalika, which means "elephant rider." The elephant is a symbol in Buddhism, representing its great power, endurance, and ability to go far.

The Elephant-Riding Arhat is often depicted riding an elephant with a majestic air, chanting scriptures aloud, with compassion for all beings and eyes that reach all directions. In addition, he was originally an elephant trainer who renounced worldly life to cultivate himself and attain enlightenment. Therefore, he is known as the Elephant-Riding Arhat by Buddhist followers.

The Laughing Lion Arhat, one of the Eighteen Arhats, is also known as Vajrapani. He ranks eighth among the Eighteen Arhats.

He was physically robust and strong, with a dignified and imposing appearance. He was able to make rapid progress and reach the state of immovability, which is rare in the entire Buddhist community.

Because he never killed any living being after his death, accumulated many good deeds, and possessed five kinds of immortal blessings, he was also known as "Vajra Son" and was deeply praised and respected by believers.

Despite his extraordinary abilities, he remained diligent in his spiritual practice, often sitting in meditation all day, serene and still. Moreover, he was eloquent, learned, and had a remarkable memory, was well-versed in scriptures, and could expound profound teachings; however, he rarely spoke, often remaining silent all day.

His fellow disciple Ananda asked him in surprise, "Venerable One, why don't you open the door of expediency and freely expound the wonderful Dharma?" The Venerable One replied, "Speaking too much is not necessarily welcomed; even if every word you say is worth a thousand pieces of gold, it often makes people feel disgusted. I can find the joy of the Dharma in silence, and I hope that everyone can do the same."

Because the Laughing Lion Arhat often carried a lion cub with him, he was known as the "Laughing Lion Arhat".

One of the Eighteen Arhats, the Happy Arhat, is also known as Venerable Subhaga.

The Sage Zhunti praised the Happy Arhats as "Happy to see the Buddha, each displaying their supernatural powers, competing with one another, and possessing boundless Buddha power," which is a very high evaluation.

Happy Arhat was the crown prince of the Western Heavenly King. The king appointed him as heir apparent, which led to his brother's rebellion. He immediately told his brother, "You become emperor, and I will become a monk." His brother didn't believe him, so he said, "My heart belongs only to Buddha. If you don't believe me, just wait and see!"

Strangely enough, when he opened his clothes, his younger brother saw that there was indeed a Buddha in his heart, so he believed him and stopped causing trouble.

One of the Eighteen Arhats, the Arhat Who Reaches Out His Hand, is also known as the Venerable Panthaka.

The Arhat with outstretched hands has a signature move: a relaxed and carefree yawn and stretch. He feels refreshed after each time he does it, and he enjoys it immensely.

The Arhat Who Reaches Out His Hand is the son of Panchara, a powerful Yaksha deity from the West. In Rajagaha, near a mountain, lives a Yaksha deity named Bhadra, while in the northern kingdom of Gandhara, there is another Yaksha deity named Panchara. Bhadra and Panchara's wives were pregnant at the same time, and they arranged a marriage between their unborn children. Bhadra gave birth to a daughter, and Panchara gave birth to a son. Panchara's son, Panthaka, renounced worldly life and attained enlightenment, also helping Bhadra's daughter achieve enlightenment.

He was known as the Arhat Who Reaches Out His Hands because he often used the half-lotus position when meditating, which involves placing one leg on top of the other, also known as the single-leg cross-legged position. After finishing his meditation, he would raise his hands and exhale deeply, hence the name Arhat Who Reaches Out His Hands.

The Contemplative Arhat, also known as Venerable Rahula, is a disciple of the guiding saint.

The contemplative Arhat has a plump face, arched eyebrows, and wide-open eyes. His dignified and solemn demeanor is imbued with an elegant and unrestrained charm.

The Contemplative Arhat was born during a lunar eclipse, hence the name Rahulata, after the star that obscured the sun and moon. He frequently engaged in deep meditation, achieving enlightenment and transcending worldly concerns through contemplation. In meditation, he knew what others did not, and in practice, he did what others could not. His meditation was the acquisition of wisdom and action. He was renowned for his secret practices.

The Ear-Cleaning Arhat is also known as Venerable Nagasena. The Sage of Guidance describes the Ear-Cleaning Arhat as leisurely and carefree, with a clear and profound understanding of the mind.

Divine hearing is one of the supernatural powers in Buddhism. The so-called "ear root" refers to the awareness that arises from awakening, and it is one of the six roots of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. The purification of the six roots includes the purification of the ear root. In Buddhism, in addition to not listening to any lewd or immoral sounds, one must also not listen to other people's secrets.

The Ear-Cleaning Arhat is famous in Western Buddhism because he is most knowledgeable about the ear. Therefore, the image of him cleaning his ears is used to symbolize the purity of the ear.

The Laughing Buddha, also known as Venerable Angaja, was a snake catcher before he joined Buddhism. He caught snakes to protect travelers from being bitten. After catching a snake, he would remove its fangs and release it into the deep mountains. Because of his good deeds, he was accepted as a disciple by the monk Cundi and eventually attained enlightenment. His bag was originally a bag for carrying snakes.

One of the Eighteen Arhats, the Banana Tree Arhat, is also known as Venerable Vanavasin. In Buddhism, the Banana Tree Arhat can be said to be the most leisurely and reclusive Arhat. He has an otherworldly appearance and a sense of transcendence from the mortal world. He can be said to be the most carefree Arhat among Buddhist disciples.

When the Banana Arhat was born, it was raining heavily. The banana trees outside the house were rustling in the rain, so his father named him Rain. After he became a monk, he attained Arhatship. Perhaps the rain pattering on the banana trees at his birth left a deep impression on him, so he liked to practice under banana trees, hence the name Banana Arhat.

Among the Eighteen Arhats, the Long-Eyebrow Arhat is ranked third. Apart from the Dragon-Taming and Tiger-Subduing Arhats, he has the highest cultivation level and is a Golden Immortal at the peak of his cultivation.

The Long-Eyebrow Arhat has the appearance of a kind old man who understands the world, and you can tell at a glance that he is a highly enlightened monk. In particular, his two long eyebrows are unforgettable.

The Long-Eyebrow Arhat was born with two long white eyebrows. It turns out that he was also a monk in his previous life. Because he practiced until old age, his eyebrows fell out. Even after shaving off his two long eyebrows, he still could not achieve enlightenment and was reborn as a human after death.

After his birth, someone said to his father, "The Buddha also has two long eyebrows. Your son has long eyebrows, which means he has the appearance of a Buddha." So his father sent him to a temple to become a monk. This time he was lucky and was discovered by the saint Zhunti and accepted as a disciple. He finally attained Arhatship.

The Gatekeeper Arhat, also known as Venerable Chucha Panthaka, is the most valiant of the eighteen Arhats. He holds a long staff and gazes intently. After attaining Arhatship, he was promoted to one of the eighteen Arhats by Cundi.

The gatekeeper arhat liked to travel around begging for alms, often using his fist to call people out of their houses to give alms. Once, because someone's house was dilapidated, he accidentally broke it, and as a result, he had to apologize and admit his mistake.

Later, he went back and asked Zhunti, who said, "I will give you a staff. When you go begging for alms, you don't need to knock on the door. Just shake this staff on people's doors. If someone is destined to receive your alms, they will open the door. If they don't open the door, it means they are not destined to receive your alms, so go to another house!"

Then the Sage Zhunti took out a magical treasure, which turned out to be a tin staff with several rings on it. When shaken, it made a "tinkling" sound. When people heard this sound, they opened their doors and offered alms.

When the Buddhist disciples heard that the gatekeeper Arhat had been bestowed a magical treasure by the Sage Cundi, they were all filled with remorse and regret.

The Arhat who Subdues Dragons is also known as Venerable Kasyapa. He is ranked seventeenth among the Eighteen Arhats, but his cultivation is the highest among the Eighteen Arhats. He is a true Golden Immortal at the peak of perfection, a top-level True Lord half-step into the Great Luo realm, and only one step away from becoming a Bodhisattva.

In the West, a Dragon King flooded the kingdom of Nagara and hid Buddhist scriptures in his palace. Later, Cundi ordered the Arhat Subduing Dragon to subdue him. The Arhat Subduing Dragon subdued the Dragon King and retrieved the Buddhist scriptures, thus making a great contribution. Cundi and Amitabha bestowed upon him the title of "Arhat Subduing Dragon".

The Tiger-Taming Arhat, also known as the Venerable Maitreya, is the second-in-command among the Eighteen Arhats. He is a top-tier True Lord at the Perfect Golden Immortal realm, and like the Dragon-Subduing Arhat, he is also a half-step Great Luo Golden Immortal with unfathomable strength.

Actually, before Li Shundao and Chen Fusheng became famous, there were several Golden Immortals in the prehistoric world who were considered the most likely to become Great Luo Golden Immortals.

Among them are the Demon-Slaying Marshal stationed on the border between humans and demons, Wei Tuo of the Chan Sect, and Jinling Shengmu of the Jie Sect, who is also Wen Zhong's master. However, there are two people from Western Buddhism, namely the Arhats who subdue dragons and tigers.

The origin of the name "Tiger Subduer" is also quite unique. Outside the temple where he lived, a fierce tiger would often roar because it was hungry. The Tiger Subduer would share his food with the tiger, and over time the tiger was subdued by him and often played with him. Therefore, he was called the Tiger Subduer Arhat by Buddhist disciples.