The Buddhist Pantheon in Japanese Buddhism is defined by a hierarchy in which the Buddhas occupy the topmost category, followed in order by the numerous Bodhisattvas, the Wisdom Kings, the Deities, the "Circumstantial appearances" and …

2022年8月24日 · Several Japanese branches have subsequently developed, built temples and chosen a principal Buddhist deity from a vast array of enlightened Buddhas, Bodhisattva and other guardian entities, that have been part of the Japanese’s daily life ever since.

Idaten , guardian of Buddhist monasteries and monks. Jizō , a Bodhisattva known as the protector of the vulnerable, especially children, travelers, and expectant mothers. He is also regarded as the patron deity of deceased children and aborted fetuses and the savior of hell-beings.

Important gods and Bodhisattvas in Japan include Kannon, the 1,000-armed, 11-faced goddess of mercy; Jizo (often portrayed with children in his arms), a Bodhisattva who helps children and travelers; Fudo Myoo, a protector against danger and king of wisdom; Yakushi (Bhaisajaguru), the healer of the mind and body; and Amida (literally meaning “inf...

In Japanese Buddhism, Shinto gods were also syncretized into the pantheon under the honji suijaku theory by being conflated with the Indian deities imported from Buddhism, such as Ugajin and Ōkuninushi.

The Thirteen Buddhist Deities (Jūsanbutsu 十三仏) are a purely Japanese convention. The standardized group of thirteen emerged in the mid-14th century, but in its formative years (12th & 13th centuries), the group's composition varied significantly and included only ten, eleven, or twelve members.

Aizen Myo-o represents the five elements of earth, water, fire, air, and space, as well as the Womb World Mandala, and objective truth. The two myo-o Aizen & Fudo are sometimes identified with the Ni-o, the 'Two Kings', and as such are seen as a dual manifestation of Dainichi Nyorai.

Four categories of deities exist in the Japanese Buddhist pantheon: Buddhas, bodhisattvas, Wisdom Kings, and devas. Devas are benevolent supernatural beings that dwell on the heavenly plane. The Niō guardian deities belong to this category. Most devas have origins in Hindu mythology but were incorporated into. and became protectors of faith.

Nearly all listed deities originated in India, where Buddhism was born around 500 BC. Buddhism in Asia arrived last in Japan, crossing the sea from Korea and China in the early 6th century AD (see Early Japanese Buddhism for details).

2024年2月23日 · In Japanese Buddhism, the Shitenno (四天王) are four fierce-looking Buddhist deva deities who serve as protectors of Buddha's teachings and temples. Often found flanking the Buddha statues or guarding the temple gates, they are part of the celestial beings known as tenbu (deva) in the Buddhist hierarchy.