FUKU-NYORAI

Meaning of FUKU-NYORAI in English

[Japanese] In Japanese cosmology, the element of air, signifying the wisdom of accomplishment.

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NYORAI — [Japanese] The Japanese esoteric term for all Buddha's appearances. It is often used in a name, as in Dai-Nichi-Nyorai ("The …
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SHICHI-FUKU-JIN — (Japanese: Seven Gods of Luck), group of seven popular Japanese deities, all of whom are associated with good fortune and …
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YAKUSHI-NYORAI — [Japanese] Literally, 'the master of remedies'. One of the six Buddhas of meditation in Japan, and the Buddha of healing. …
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JAPANESE MYTHOLOGY — All the articles available in the Japanese mythology section of the Encyclopedia Mythica: Aizen-Myoo; Ajari Joan; Aji-Shiki; Aji-Suki-Taka-Hi-Kone; Am-No-Tanabata-Hime; Ama-No-Minaka-Nushi; …
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DAINICHI-NYORAI — [Japanese] In Japanese cosmology, the name for the bodhisattva Dainichi in his aspect of the element of ether. Ether signifies …
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ASHUKU-NYORAI — [Japanese] The element of earth in Japanese cosmology. It signifies the power of making images manifest. Also called 'The Immovable …
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VAIROCANA — In Mahayana and tantric Buddhism , the supreme buddha who is the cosmic counterpart of Sakyamuni in his teaching mode. …
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SEPPUKU — [ sɛ'pu:ku: ] ■ noun another term for hara-kiri . Origin Japanese, from setsu 'to cut' + fuku 'abdomen'.
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VAIROCANA — ((Sanskrit: Illuminator), ) also called Mahavairocana (Great Illuminator), the supreme Buddha, as regarded by many Mahayana Buddhists of East Asia …
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RYOBU SHINTO — ( (Japanese: Dual Aspect Shinto), ) also called Shingon Shinto, in Japanese religion, the syncretic school that combined Shinto with …
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MAHAVAIROCANA-SUTRA — ( (Sanskrit: Great Illuminator Sutra), ) Japanese Dainichi-kyo, text of late Tantric Buddhism and a principal scripture of the large …
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KURATSUKURI TORI — flourished 7th century, , Japan the first great Japanese sculptor of the Asuka period (552645). Tori belonged to the hereditary …
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JUROJIN — in Japanese mythology, one of the Shichi-fuku-jin (Seven Gods of Luck), particularly associated with longevity. He is supposed, like Fukurokuju, …
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IMARI — city, Saga ken (prefecture), Kyushu, Japan, facing Imari Bay. The two islands of Taka and Fuku form a natural mole, …
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HOTEI — in Japanese mythology, one of the Shichi-fuku-jin (Seven Gods of Luck). This popular figure is depicted frequently in contemporary crafts …
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FUKUROKUJU — also called Fukurokujin (from Japanese fuku, happiness; roku, wealth; and ju, longevity), in Japanese mythology, one of the Shichi-fuku-jin (Seven …
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ENDO SHUSAKU — born March 27, 1923, Tokyo, Japan died Sept. 29, 1996, Tokyo Japanese novelist noted for his examination of the relationship …
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EBISU — in Japanese mythology, one of the Shichi-fuku-jin (Seven Gods of Luck), the patron of fishermen and tradesmen. He is depicted …
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DAIKOKU — in Japanese mythology, one of the Shichi-fuku-jin (Seven Gods of Luck); the god of wealth and guardian of farmers. He …
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BISHAMON — also called Bishamonten in Japanese mythology, one of the Shichi-fuku-jin (Seven Gods of Luck). He is identified with the Buddhist …
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BHAISAJYA-GURU — (Sanskrit), Tibetan Sman-bla-rgyal-po, Chinese Yao-shih-fo, Japanese Yakushi Nyorai the healing Buddha, widely worshiped in Tibet, China, and Japan. According to …
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BENTEN — also called Benzaiten (Japanese: Divinity of the Reasoning Faculty), in Japanese mythology, one of the Shichi-fuku-jin (Seven Gods of Luck); …
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AVALOKITESVARA — (Sanskrit avalokita, looking on; isvara, lord), Chinese Kuan-yin, Japanese Kannon, the bodhisattva (Buddha-to-be) of infinite compassion and mercy, possibly the …
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VAIROCANA — In Mahayana and tantric Buddhism , the supreme buddha who is the cosmic counterpart of Sakyamuni in his teaching mode. …
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UNKEI — born 1148? died 1223 Japanese sculptor. He established a style of realistic and dynamic Buddhist sculpture that had an immense …
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KAIKEI — flourished 11831236, Japan Japanese sculptor who helped establish the traditional pattern of Buddhist sculpture. His technique, known as the Anami …
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AMIDA — [Japanese] The god to whom the Japanese turned at the moment of death. Amida-Nyorai's realm had a lotus pond brimming …
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