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ZENKOJI TEMPLE
JAPAN'S OLDEST BUDDHA STATUES The Hidden Buddha of Zenkōji Temple Zenkōji (Zenkoji) Temple 善光寺 in Nagano Prefecture This is a Side Page Return to Parent Page on Drapery Return to Parent Page on Early Japanese Buddhism. The central images at Zenkōji Temple 善光寺 are reportedly the first Buddhist images ever brought toJapan.
TEMPLE & SHRINE LODGING (SHUKUBO) FOR FOREIGNERS IN JAPAN Over 50 temples take in guests. It's always safest to make reservations before arriving. For inquiries, telephone the Koyasan Shukubo Temple Lodging Cooperative at 0736-56-2616 (inside Japan) or at 81-736-56-2616 (outside Japan). Ed Jacob’s Site. Shukubo (Temple Lodging) in Kyoto and Mt. Hiei. KOMOKUTEN - LORD OF THE WEST, MEMBER OF SHITENNO (JAPANESE Kōmokuten sees through evil, punishes evil, and encourages aspirations for enlightenment. Kōmokuten is one of the four Shintennō, a group of fierce-looking (忿怒相 funnusō) guardian deities who protect the four cardinal directions of Buddha’s realm. In artwork, the four are typically placed around the central deity onBuddhist altars.
KOKUZO BOSATSU (AKASAGARBHA BODHISATTVA) Bodhisattva of Wisdom & Memory. Kokūzō is especially important to Japan’s Shingon sect of Esoteric Buddhism (Mikkyō 密教). Kokūzō symbolizes the "vast and boundless" Buddha wisdom that permeates the universe. In Japan, believers pray to Kokūzō to grant them wisdom on their quest toward enlightenment. They also pray to Kokūzō to SHOKI - DEMON QUELLER OF JAPAN (OF CHINESE ORIGIN) SHŌKI 鍾馗 - THE DEMON QUELLER. last seen in 1975, has been rediscovered in a private home in Japan. in garden of site author, Kamakura. Shōki 鍾馗 is a deity from China’s Taoist pantheon who was depicted often in Edo-period (1615-1868) Japanese sculptures and paintings, but one who is today largely neglected.HACHI BUSHU
The Eight Legions are a curious grouping of Buddhist protectors, demons, and spirits. Among the eight groups, only the Ten (Skt. Deva) and Ryū (Skt. Naga; serpent-like creatures, including Dragons) appear with great frequency in Japanese sculpture and artwork, while the other six are represented much less so.As a group, the Hachi Bushu are not objects of Buddhist worship, although some TAISHAKUTEN (INDRA) -- LORD OF CENTER, COMMANDER OF FOUR Taishakuten 帝釈天 is known in Sanskrit as Indra, Śakra, Sakradevanam Indra (Śakra-devānām Indra), or Shakra Devanam Indra.Positioned in Center. Buddhists in Tibet, China, and Japan have adopted Taishakuten as their guardian deity. In India, Indra was the ruler of the gods of the Veda. Not only was he the mightiest of gods, but also the god of storms, thunder, and war. KANNON - GODDESS OF MERCY -- PILGRIMAGE IN KAMAKURA, JAPAN Although the Kamakura Pilgrimage does not feature statues from all 33 manifestations, there are nonetheless 33 old and famed temples sacred to Kannon in Kamakura. It has long been believed that visiting all 33 sites is an act of great merit. The following is the order of the Kamakura 33 Kannon Pilgrimage, which was probably established sometime ONMARK PRODUCTIONS WEB DESIGNS & BUDDHIST SHINTO PHOTOEMAIL SCHUMACHERRESUME SCHUMACHERINTERVIEW (JAPAN TIMES, 2010) Mark Schumacher's Onmark Productions - Web Designs, Japanese Buddhist Sculpture, Other Asia-Related Topics POTTERY (CERAMICS) IN JAPAN Japanese Ceramics. Of all Japanese arts, one of the oldest, most indigenous, and most widely recognized worldwide is ceramics. It is difficult to proclaim any particular religious influence on ceramic styles, but the Zen taste for directness, simplicity, earthiness, and irregular shapes is prominent in the work of many modern Japanese potters. . Nonetheless, Japanese pottery did not develop inZENKOJI TEMPLE
JAPAN'S OLDEST BUDDHA STATUES The Hidden Buddha of Zenkōji Temple Zenkōji (Zenkoji) Temple 善光寺 in Nagano Prefecture This is a Side Page Return to Parent Page on Drapery Return to Parent Page on Early Japanese Buddhism. The central images at Zenkōji Temple 善光寺 are reportedly the first Buddhist images ever brought toJapan.
TEMPLE & SHRINE LODGING (SHUKUBO) FOR FOREIGNERS IN JAPAN Over 50 temples take in guests. It's always safest to make reservations before arriving. For inquiries, telephone the Koyasan Shukubo Temple Lodging Cooperative at 0736-56-2616 (inside Japan) or at 81-736-56-2616 (outside Japan). Ed Jacob’s Site. Shukubo (Temple Lodging) in Kyoto and Mt. Hiei. KOMOKUTEN - LORD OF THE WEST, MEMBER OF SHITENNO (JAPANESE Kōmokuten sees through evil, punishes evil, and encourages aspirations for enlightenment. Kōmokuten is one of the four Shintennō, a group of fierce-looking (忿怒相 funnusō) guardian deities who protect the four cardinal directions of Buddha’s realm. In artwork, the four are typically placed around the central deity onBuddhist altars.
KOKUZO BOSATSU (AKASAGARBHA BODHISATTVA) Bodhisattva of Wisdom & Memory. Kokūzō is especially important to Japan’s Shingon sect of Esoteric Buddhism (Mikkyō 密教). Kokūzō symbolizes the "vast and boundless" Buddha wisdom that permeates the universe. In Japan, believers pray to Kokūzō to grant them wisdom on their quest toward enlightenment. They also pray to Kokūzō to SHOKI - DEMON QUELLER OF JAPAN (OF CHINESE ORIGIN) SHŌKI 鍾馗 - THE DEMON QUELLER. last seen in 1975, has been rediscovered in a private home in Japan. in garden of site author, Kamakura. Shōki 鍾馗 is a deity from China’s Taoist pantheon who was depicted often in Edo-period (1615-1868) Japanese sculptures and paintings, but one who is today largely neglected.HACHI BUSHU
The Eight Legions are a curious grouping of Buddhist protectors, demons, and spirits. Among the eight groups, only the Ten (Skt. Deva) and Ryū (Skt. Naga; serpent-like creatures, including Dragons) appear with great frequency in Japanese sculpture and artwork, while the other six are represented much less so.As a group, the Hachi Bushu are not objects of Buddhist worship, although some TAISHAKUTEN (INDRA) -- LORD OF CENTER, COMMANDER OF FOUR Taishakuten 帝釈天 is known in Sanskrit as Indra, Śakra, Sakradevanam Indra (Śakra-devānām Indra), or Shakra Devanam Indra.Positioned in Center. Buddhists in Tibet, China, and Japan have adopted Taishakuten as their guardian deity. In India, Indra was the ruler of the gods of the Veda. Not only was he the mightiest of gods, but also the god of storms, thunder, and war. KANNON - GODDESS OF MERCY -- PILGRIMAGE IN KAMAKURA, JAPAN Although the Kamakura Pilgrimage does not feature statues from all 33 manifestations, there are nonetheless 33 old and famed temples sacred to Kannon in Kamakura. It has long been believed that visiting all 33 sites is an act of great merit. The following is the order of the Kamakura 33 Kannon Pilgrimage, which was probably established sometime JIKOKUTEN - LORD OF THE EAST, MEMBER OF SHITENNO (JAPANESE JIKOKUTEN 持國天 literally means “Guardian of the Nation.” Jikokuten is the Keeper of the Kingdom, the Upholder of the Country, the Protector of the World. Jikokuten usually carries a sword in right hand, with closed left hand resting on hip; sometimes shown holding a stringed instrument or playing a lute (which harkens to the Middle Way-- strings break if too tight, but if too slack SEVEN LUCKY GODS OF JAPAN The Shichifukujin 七福神 are an eclectic group of deities from Japan, India, and China. Only one is native to Japan and Japan’s indigenous Shintō tradition.Three are deva from India’s Hindu pantheon (Benzaiten, Bishamonten, Daikokuten) and three are gods from China’s Taoist-Buddhist traditions (Fukurokuju, Hotei, Jurōjin).In my mind, it is more fruitful to explore the seven within a BUDDHA STATUES & BUDDHIST ARTWORK FOR SALE FROM JAPAN Buddha Statues for Online Purchase. The growing success of the A-to-Z Dictionary (this site) led to the launch of Buddhist-Artwork.com in July 2006. Buddhist-Artwork.com is an online store selling hand-carved wooden Buddha statues and Bodhisattva carvings, especially those crafted for the Japanese and Chinese markets. SHOKI - DEMON QUELLER OF JAPAN (OF CHINESE ORIGIN) SHŌKI 鍾馗 - THE DEMON QUELLER. last seen in 1975, has been rediscovered in a private home in Japan. in garden of site author, Kamakura. Shōki 鍾馗 is a deity from China’s Taoist pantheon who was depicted often in Edo-period (1615-1868) Japanese sculptures and paintings, but one who is today largely neglected. ZOCHOTEN (ZOUCHOUTEN) ZŌCHŌTEN 増長天 literally means “lord who expands, lord who enlarges.”. This is sometimes translated as Sprouting Growth, to indicate Zōchōten’s role as a catalyst of spiritual growth. Zōchōten is one of the four Shintennō, a group of fierce-looking (忿怒相 funnusō) SHACHIHOKO OR SHACHI Ryūzu Kannon 龍頭観音 (Dragon-Head Kannon) atop sea monster. Photo from tibetshop.com.. In Japanese paintings, Ryūzu Kannon (one of the 33 traditional forms of Kannon in Japan) is typically shown atop a dragon (a legendary member of the Vedic group of serpentine creatures known in Sanskrit as the Naga).But in this modern Japanese painting, the dragon appears to be a Shachihoko (an AMIDA BUDDHA, AMIDA NYORAI (AMITABHA TATHAGATA, AMITAYUS Early History of Amida in Japan Buddhist scholar Robert E. Morrell says it is a “remarkable accident of history” that a Pure Land school devoted to Amida was not introduced to Japan along with the original Six Nara Sects (Nara Era = 710 to 793 AD), for faith in Amida was known in Japan already by Prince Shotoku’s time (573 - 621 AD). In the Heian Era (794-1192 AD) came the Tendai and TAMONTEN (ALSO BISHAMONTEN) -- LORD OF THE NORTH, MEMBER TAMONTEN 多聞天. One who is all knowing, one who hears everything in the kingdom, one who is always listening, completely versed in Buddha's teachings. Said to be the most powerful of the four Shitennō, with the other three serving as his vassals. Also the most popular and widely known of the four in Japan. HOU-OU (OR HOO-OO) -- THE JAPANESE PHOENIX Chn. = Fèng Huáng, Feng Huang 鳳凰. Jp. = Hō-ō 鳳凰 or Hou-ou, Ho-o, Hoo-oo. Feng 鳳 represents male phoenix, yang, solar. Huang 凰 represents female phoenix, yin, lunar. Often depicted together with the Dragon, either as mortal enemies or as blissful lovers. One of Four Celestial Guardians of Four Directions. FIVE - NUMBER'S IMPORTANCE IN CHINESE AND JAPANESE BUDDHISM The number five holds tremendous significance in nearly all Buddhist traditions. It refers to the Five Colors (Goshiki 五色), the Five Senses (Goshiki 五識), the Five Wisdoms (Gochi 五知), the Five Buddha (Gobutsu 五佛), and a host of other important philosophies. The number five is intimately associated with the Chinese theory ofthe
ONMARK PRODUCTIONS WEB DESIGNS & BUDDHIST SHINTO PHOTOEMAIL SCHUMACHERRESUME SCHUMACHERINTERVIEW (JAPAN TIMES, 2010) Mark Schumacher's Onmark Productions - Web Designs, Japanese Buddhist Sculpture, Other Asia-Related Topics SEVEN LUCKY GODS OF JAPAN The Shichifukujin 七福神 are an eclectic group of deities from Japan, India, and China. Only one is native to Japan and Japan’s indigenous Shintō tradition.Three are deva from India’s Hindu pantheon (Benzaiten, Bishamonten, Daikokuten) and three are gods from China’s Taoist-Buddhist traditions (Fukurokuju, Hotei, Jurōjin).In my mind, it is more fruitful to explore the seven within a SHOKI - DEMON QUELLER OF JAPAN (OF CHINESE ORIGIN) SHŌKI 鍾馗 - THE DEMON QUELLER. last seen in 1975, has been rediscovered in a private home in Japan. in garden of site author, Kamakura. Shōki 鍾馗 is a deity from China’s Taoist pantheon who was depicted often in Edo-period (1615-1868) Japanese sculptures and paintings, but one who is today largely neglected. KOKUZO BOSATSU (AKASAGARBHA BODHISATTVA) Bodhisattva of Wisdom & Memory. Kokūzō is especially important to Japan’s Shingon sect of Esoteric Buddhism (Mikkyō 密教). Kokūzō symbolizes the "vast and boundless" Buddha wisdom that permeates the universe. In Japan, believers pray to Kokūzō to grant them wisdom on their quest toward enlightenment. They also pray to Kokūzō to AMIDA BUDDHA, AMIDA NYORAI (AMITABHA TATHAGATA, AMITAYUS Early History of Amida in Japan Buddhist scholar Robert E. Morrell says it is a “remarkable accident of history” that a Pure Land school devoted to Amida was not introduced to Japan along with the original Six Nara Sects (Nara Era = 710 to 793 AD), for faith in Amida was known in Japan already by Prince Shotoku’s time (573 - 621 AD). In the Heian Era (794-1192 AD) came the Tendai andHACHI BUSHU
The Eight Legions are a curious grouping of Buddhist protectors, demons, and spirits. Among the eight groups, only the Ten (Skt. Deva) and Ryū (Skt. Naga; serpent-like creatures, including Dragons) appear with great frequency in Japanese sculpture and artwork, while the other six are represented much less so.As a group, the Hachi Bushu are not objects of Buddhist worship, although some KOMOKUTEN - LORD OF THE WEST, MEMBER OF SHITENNO (JAPANESE Kōmokuten sees through evil, punishes evil, and encourages aspirations for enlightenment. Kōmokuten is one of the four Shintennō, a group of fierce-looking (忿怒相 funnusō) guardian deities who protect the four cardinal directions of Buddha’s realm. In artwork, the four are typically placed around the central deity onBuddhist altars.
SEISHI BOSATSU (MAHASTHAMAPRAPTA) Seishi in Japanese Art Seishi Bodhisattva appears mostly in paintings and sculptures of the Amida Triad, where Amida Buddha is seated in the center, attended by Seishi on the right and Kannon on the left. Seishi is typically depicted with hands held together in prayer (gasshō mudra 合掌), or holding a lotus flower.Sometimes there is a water jar in Seishi's crown (suibyō 水瓶), whichZENKOJI TEMPLE
JAPAN'S OLDEST BUDDHA STATUES The Hidden Buddha of Zenkōji Temple Zenkōji (Zenkoji) Temple 善光寺 in Nagano Prefecture This is a Side Page Return to Parent Page on Drapery Return to Parent Page on Early Japanese Buddhism. The central images at Zenkōji Temple 善光寺 are reportedly the first Buddhist images ever brought toJapan.
SHISHI - LION PROTECTOR IN JAPANESE BUDDHISM AND SHINTOISM Shishi (or Jishi) is translated as "lion” but it can also refer to a deer or dog with magical properties and the power to repel evil spirits. A pair of shishi traditionally stand guard outside the gates of Japanese Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, although temples are more often guarded by two Nio Protectors. ONMARK PRODUCTIONS WEB DESIGNS & BUDDHIST SHINTO PHOTOEMAIL SCHUMACHERRESUME SCHUMACHERINTERVIEW (JAPAN TIMES, 2010) Mark Schumacher's Onmark Productions - Web Designs, Japanese Buddhist Sculpture, Other Asia-Related Topics SEVEN LUCKY GODS OF JAPAN The Shichifukujin 七福神 are an eclectic group of deities from Japan, India, and China. Only one is native to Japan and Japan’s indigenous Shintō tradition.Three are deva from India’s Hindu pantheon (Benzaiten, Bishamonten, Daikokuten) and three are gods from China’s Taoist-Buddhist traditions (Fukurokuju, Hotei, Jurōjin).In my mind, it is more fruitful to explore the seven within a SHOKI - DEMON QUELLER OF JAPAN (OF CHINESE ORIGIN) SHŌKI 鍾馗 - THE DEMON QUELLER. last seen in 1975, has been rediscovered in a private home in Japan. in garden of site author, Kamakura. Shōki 鍾馗 is a deity from China’s Taoist pantheon who was depicted often in Edo-period (1615-1868) Japanese sculptures and paintings, but one who is today largely neglected. KOKUZO BOSATSU (AKASAGARBHA BODHISATTVA) Bodhisattva of Wisdom & Memory. Kokūzō is especially important to Japan’s Shingon sect of Esoteric Buddhism (Mikkyō 密教). Kokūzō symbolizes the "vast and boundless" Buddha wisdom that permeates the universe. In Japan, believers pray to Kokūzō to grant them wisdom on their quest toward enlightenment. They also pray to Kokūzō to AMIDA BUDDHA, AMIDA NYORAI (AMITABHA TATHAGATA, AMITAYUS Early History of Amida in Japan Buddhist scholar Robert E. Morrell says it is a “remarkable accident of history” that a Pure Land school devoted to Amida was not introduced to Japan along with the original Six Nara Sects (Nara Era = 710 to 793 AD), for faith in Amida was known in Japan already by Prince Shotoku’s time (573 - 621 AD). In the Heian Era (794-1192 AD) came the Tendai andHACHI BUSHU
The Eight Legions are a curious grouping of Buddhist protectors, demons, and spirits. Among the eight groups, only the Ten (Skt. Deva) and Ryū (Skt. Naga; serpent-like creatures, including Dragons) appear with great frequency in Japanese sculpture and artwork, while the other six are represented much less so.As a group, the Hachi Bushu are not objects of Buddhist worship, although some KOMOKUTEN - LORD OF THE WEST, MEMBER OF SHITENNO (JAPANESE Kōmokuten sees through evil, punishes evil, and encourages aspirations for enlightenment. Kōmokuten is one of the four Shintennō, a group of fierce-looking (忿怒相 funnusō) guardian deities who protect the four cardinal directions of Buddha’s realm. In artwork, the four are typically placed around the central deity onBuddhist altars.
SEISHI BOSATSU (MAHASTHAMAPRAPTA) Seishi in Japanese Art Seishi Bodhisattva appears mostly in paintings and sculptures of the Amida Triad, where Amida Buddha is seated in the center, attended by Seishi on the right and Kannon on the left. Seishi is typically depicted with hands held together in prayer (gasshō mudra 合掌), or holding a lotus flower.Sometimes there is a water jar in Seishi's crown (suibyō 水瓶), which SHISHI - LION PROTECTOR IN JAPANESE BUDDHISM AND SHINTOISM Shishi (or Jishi) is translated as "lion” but it can also refer to a deer or dog with magical properties and the power to repel evil spirits. A pair of shishi traditionally stand guard outside the gates of Japanese Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, although temples are more often guarded by two Nio Protectors.ZENKOJI TEMPLE
JAPAN'S OLDEST BUDDHA STATUES The Hidden Buddha of Zenkōji Temple Zenkōji (Zenkoji) Temple 善光寺 in Nagano Prefecture This is a Side Page Return to Parent Page on Drapery Return to Parent Page on Early Japanese Buddhism. The central images at Zenkōji Temple 善光寺 are reportedly the first Buddhist images ever brought toJapan.
TEMPLE & SHRINE LODGING (SHUKUBO) FOR FOREIGNERS IN JAPAN Over 50 temples take in guests. It's always safest to make reservations before arriving. For inquiries, telephone the Koyasan Shukubo Temple Lodging Cooperative at 0736-56-2616 (inside Japan) or at 81-736-56-2616 (outside Japan). Ed Jacob’s Site. Shukubo (Temple Lodging) in Kyoto and Mt. Hiei. RITUAL OBJECTS, SYMBOLS, & WEAPONS IN JAPANESE BUDDHISM A weapon that destroys evil, with three prongs on each side. The vajra is the main symbol of Vajrayana (Tantric) Buddhism, known as Esoteric Buddhism 密教 (Mikkyō) in Japan. It represents firmness of spirit and spiritual power, and comes in various forms (with one, two, three, four, five, or nine prongs).ZENKOJI TEMPLE
JAPAN'S OLDEST BUDDHA STATUES The Hidden Buddha of Zenkōji Temple Zenkōji (Zenkoji) Temple 善光寺 in Nagano Prefecture This is a Side Page Return to Parent Page on Drapery Return to Parent Page on Early Japanese Buddhism. The central images at Zenkōji Temple 善光寺 are reportedly the first Buddhist images ever brought toJapan.
GUIDE TO JAPAN'S RYOKAI (TWO WORLDS) MANDALA; SCHEMATIC The name given to the first images of the two mandala ( Ryōkai Mandala) brought back from China to Japan by Priest Kūkai (774 - 835 AD). The Shingon mandala lineage based on these "root" mandala is known as the "Genzu" or "original image" mandala. See Genzu Version. Sanjūshichisonyō (Sanjushichisonyo) 三十七尊様. ZOCHOTEN (ZOUCHOUTEN) ZŌCHŌTEN 増長天 literally means “lord who expands, lord who enlarges.” This is sometimes translated as Sprouting Growth, to indicate Zōchōten’s role as a catalyst of spiritual growth. Zōchōten is one of the four Shintennō, a group of fierce-looking (忿怒相 funnusō) guardian deities who protect the four cardinal directions.In artwork, the four typically surround the central HINDU DEVA (JP. = TENBU) TENBU 天部 Deva, Divine Beings, Celestial Beings Jp. = Tenbu 天部, Sanskrit = Deva Group. L ike most deities in Japan’s Buddhist pantheon, the Tenbu originated from Hindu mythology. But once these Hindu gods were incorporated into Buddhism, they became protectors of Buddhist Law (Dharma in Sanskrit) and given both Buddhist and Shintō attributes.In most Japanese traditions, the Tenbu are HELL SCROLLS -- BUDDHIST ART IN JAPAN Like other paintings of the Six Paths (J. Rokudo-e) such as the Hell Scroll, it is conjectured to have been made during the time of Emperor Goshirakawa (1127-92, r. 1155-58) in the latter part of the Heian period (794-1185) and kept in the treasure house of Rengeo-in Temple(Sanjusangendo).
NIKKO & GAKKO BODHISATTVA Siblings who serve the Yakushi Nyorai. Nikkō (Nikko) is the Bodhisattva of Sunlight (Solar Radiance) and Gakkō (Gakko) is the Bodhisattva of Moonlight (Lunar Radiance). They are sometimes depicted holding solar and lunar symbols, with Nikkō grasping a red solar disc 日輪 and Gakkō a white lunar disc 月輪. The two appear mostfrequently
TAISHAKUTEN (INDRA) -- LORD OF CENTER, COMMANDER OF FOUR Taishakuten 帝釈天 is known in Sanskrit as Indra, Śakra, Sakradevanam Indra (Śakra-devānām Indra), or Shakra Devanam Indra.Positioned in Center. Buddhists in Tibet, China, and Japan have adopted Taishakuten as their guardian deity. In India, Indra was the ruler of the gods of the Veda. Not only was he the mightiest of gods, but also the god of storms, thunder, and war. HOU-OU (OR HOO-OO) -- THE JAPANESE PHOENIX Chn. = Fèng Huáng, Feng Huang 鳳凰. Jp. = Hō-ō 鳳凰 or Hou-ou, Ho-o, Hoo-oo. Feng 鳳 represents male phoenix, yang, solar. Huang 凰 represents female phoenix, yin, lunar. Often depicted together with the Dragon, either as mortal enemies or as blissful lovers. One of Four Celestial Guardians of Four Directions. ONMARK PRODUCTIONS WEB DESIGNS & BUDDHIST SHINTO PHOTOEMAIL SCHUMACHERRESUME SCHUMACHERINTERVIEW (JAPAN TIMES, 2010)ONMARK PRODUCTIONSMARK PRODUCTIONS DEVIANTARTFELTON PRODUCTIONSONMARK ASSET MANAGEMENTONMARK CERTIFICATION SERVICESONMARK SERVICES ONCOLOGY Mark Schumacher's Onmark Productions - Web Designs, Japanese Buddhist Sculpture, Other Asia-Related Topics SEVEN LUCKY GODS OF JAPAN The Shichifukujin 七福神 are an eclectic group of deities from Japan, India, and China. Only one is native to Japan and Japan’s indigenous Shintō tradition.Three are deva from India’s Hindu pantheon (Benzaiten, Bishamonten, Daikokuten) and three are gods from China’s Taoist-Buddhist traditions (Fukurokuju, Hotei, Jurōjin).In my mind, it is more fruitful to explore the seven within a SHOKI - DEMON QUELLER OF JAPAN (OF CHINESE ORIGIN) SHŌKI 鍾馗 - THE DEMON QUELLER. last seen in 1975, has been rediscovered in a private home in Japan. in garden of site author, Kamakura. Shōki 鍾馗 is a deity from China’s Taoist pantheon who was depicted often in Edo-period (1615-1868) Japanese sculptures and paintings, but one who is today largely neglected. KOKUZO BOSATSU (AKASAGARBHA BODHISATTVA) Bodhisattva of Wisdom & Memory. Kokūzō is especially important to Japan’s Shingon sect of Esoteric Buddhism (Mikkyō 密教). Kokūzō symbolizes the "vast and boundless" Buddha wisdom that permeates the universe. In Japan, believers pray to Kokūzō to grant them wisdom on their quest toward enlightenment. They also pray to Kokūzō to AMIDA BUDDHA, AMIDA NYORAI (AMITABHA TATHAGATA, AMITAYUS Early History of Amida in Japan Buddhist scholar Robert E. Morrell says it is a “remarkable accident of history” that a Pure Land school devoted to Amida was not introduced to Japan along with the original Six Nara Sects (Nara Era = 710 to 793 AD), for faith in Amida was known in Japan already by Prince Shotoku’s time (573 - 621 AD). In the Heian Era (794-1192 AD) came the Tendai andHACHI BUSHU
The Eight Legions are a curious grouping of Buddhist protectors, demons, and spirits. Among the eight groups, only the Ten (Skt. Deva) and Ryū (Skt. Naga; serpent-like creatures, including Dragons) appear with great frequency in Japanese sculpture and artwork, while the other six are represented much less so.As a group, the Hachi Bushu are not objects of Buddhist worship, although some KOMOKUTEN - LORD OF THE WEST, MEMBER OF SHITENNO (JAPANESE Kōmokuten sees through evil, punishes evil, and encourages aspirations for enlightenment. Kōmokuten is one of the four Shintennō, a group of fierce-looking (忿怒相 funnusō) guardian deities who protect the four cardinal directions of Buddha’s realm. In artwork, the four are typically placed around the central deity onBuddhist altars.
SEISHI BOSATSU (MAHASTHAMAPRAPTA) Seishi in Japanese Art Seishi Bodhisattva appears mostly in paintings and sculptures of the Amida Triad, where Amida Buddha is seated in the center, attended by Seishi on the right and Kannon on the left. Seishi is typically depicted with hands held together in prayer (gasshō mudra 合掌), or holding a lotus flower.Sometimes there is a water jar in Seishi's crown (suibyō 水瓶), whichZENKOJI TEMPLE
JAPAN'S OLDEST BUDDHA STATUES The Hidden Buddha of Zenkōji Temple Zenkōji (Zenkoji) Temple 善光寺 in Nagano Prefecture This is a Side Page Return to Parent Page on Drapery Return to Parent Page on Early Japanese Buddhism. The central images at Zenkōji Temple 善光寺 are reportedly the first Buddhist images ever brought toJapan.
SHISHI - LION PROTECTOR IN JAPANESE BUDDHISM AND SHINTOISM Shishi (or Jishi) is translated as "lion” but it can also refer to a deer or dog with magical properties and the power to repel evil spirits. A pair of shishi traditionally stand guard outside the gates of Japanese Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, although temples are more often guarded by two Nio Protectors. ONMARK PRODUCTIONS WEB DESIGNS & BUDDHIST SHINTO PHOTOEMAIL SCHUMACHERRESUME SCHUMACHERINTERVIEW (JAPAN TIMES, 2010)ONMARK PRODUCTIONSMARK PRODUCTIONS DEVIANTARTFELTON PRODUCTIONSONMARK ASSET MANAGEMENTONMARK CERTIFICATION SERVICESONMARK SERVICES ONCOLOGY Mark Schumacher's Onmark Productions - Web Designs, Japanese Buddhist Sculpture, Other Asia-Related Topics SEVEN LUCKY GODS OF JAPAN The Shichifukujin 七福神 are an eclectic group of deities from Japan, India, and China. Only one is native to Japan and Japan’s indigenous Shintō tradition.Three are deva from India’s Hindu pantheon (Benzaiten, Bishamonten, Daikokuten) and three are gods from China’s Taoist-Buddhist traditions (Fukurokuju, Hotei, Jurōjin).In my mind, it is more fruitful to explore the seven within a SHOKI - DEMON QUELLER OF JAPAN (OF CHINESE ORIGIN) SHŌKI 鍾馗 - THE DEMON QUELLER. last seen in 1975, has been rediscovered in a private home in Japan. in garden of site author, Kamakura. Shōki 鍾馗 is a deity from China’s Taoist pantheon who was depicted often in Edo-period (1615-1868) Japanese sculptures and paintings, but one who is today largely neglected. KOKUZO BOSATSU (AKASAGARBHA BODHISATTVA) Bodhisattva of Wisdom & Memory. Kokūzō is especially important to Japan’s Shingon sect of Esoteric Buddhism (Mikkyō 密教). Kokūzō symbolizes the "vast and boundless" Buddha wisdom that permeates the universe. In Japan, believers pray to Kokūzō to grant them wisdom on their quest toward enlightenment. They also pray to Kokūzō to AMIDA BUDDHA, AMIDA NYORAI (AMITABHA TATHAGATA, AMITAYUS Early History of Amida in Japan Buddhist scholar Robert E. Morrell says it is a “remarkable accident of history” that a Pure Land school devoted to Amida was not introduced to Japan along with the original Six Nara Sects (Nara Era = 710 to 793 AD), for faith in Amida was known in Japan already by Prince Shotoku’s time (573 - 621 AD). In the Heian Era (794-1192 AD) came the Tendai andHACHI BUSHU
The Eight Legions are a curious grouping of Buddhist protectors, demons, and spirits. Among the eight groups, only the Ten (Skt. Deva) and Ryū (Skt. Naga; serpent-like creatures, including Dragons) appear with great frequency in Japanese sculpture and artwork, while the other six are represented much less so.As a group, the Hachi Bushu are not objects of Buddhist worship, although some KOMOKUTEN - LORD OF THE WEST, MEMBER OF SHITENNO (JAPANESE Kōmokuten sees through evil, punishes evil, and encourages aspirations for enlightenment. Kōmokuten is one of the four Shintennō, a group of fierce-looking (忿怒相 funnusō) guardian deities who protect the four cardinal directions of Buddha’s realm. In artwork, the four are typically placed around the central deity onBuddhist altars.
SEISHI BOSATSU (MAHASTHAMAPRAPTA) Seishi in Japanese Art Seishi Bodhisattva appears mostly in paintings and sculptures of the Amida Triad, where Amida Buddha is seated in the center, attended by Seishi on the right and Kannon on the left. Seishi is typically depicted with hands held together in prayer (gasshō mudra 合掌), or holding a lotus flower.Sometimes there is a water jar in Seishi's crown (suibyō 水瓶), whichZENKOJI TEMPLE
JAPAN'S OLDEST BUDDHA STATUES The Hidden Buddha of Zenkōji Temple Zenkōji (Zenkoji) Temple 善光寺 in Nagano Prefecture This is a Side Page Return to Parent Page on Drapery Return to Parent Page on Early Japanese Buddhism. The central images at Zenkōji Temple 善光寺 are reportedly the first Buddhist images ever brought toJapan.
SHISHI - LION PROTECTOR IN JAPANESE BUDDHISM AND SHINTOISM Shishi (or Jishi) is translated as "lion” but it can also refer to a deer or dog with magical properties and the power to repel evil spirits. A pair of shishi traditionally stand guard outside the gates of Japanese Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, although temples are more often guarded by two Nio Protectors. TEMPLE & SHRINE LODGING (SHUKUBO) FOR FOREIGNERS IN JAPAN Over 50 temples take in guests. It's always safest to make reservations before arriving. For inquiries, telephone the Koyasan Shukubo Temple Lodging Cooperative at 0736-56-2616 (inside Japan) or at 81-736-56-2616 (outside Japan). Ed Jacob’s Site. Shukubo (Temple Lodging) in Kyoto and Mt. Hiei. RITUAL OBJECTS, SYMBOLS, & WEAPONS IN JAPANESE BUDDHISM A weapon that destroys evil, with three prongs on each side. The vajra is the main symbol of Vajrayana (Tantric) Buddhism, known as Esoteric Buddhism 密教 (Mikkyō) in Japan. It represents firmness of spirit and spiritual power, and comes in various forms (with one, two, three, four, five, or nine prongs).ZENKOJI TEMPLE
JAPAN'S OLDEST BUDDHA STATUES The Hidden Buddha of Zenkōji Temple Zenkōji (Zenkoji) Temple 善光寺 in Nagano Prefecture This is a Side Page Return to Parent Page on Drapery Return to Parent Page on Early Japanese Buddhism. The central images at Zenkōji Temple 善光寺 are reportedly the first Buddhist images ever brought toJapan.
GUIDE TO JAPAN'S RYOKAI (TWO WORLDS) MANDALA; SCHEMATIC The name given to the first images of the two mandala ( Ryōkai Mandala) brought back from China to Japan by Priest Kūkai (774 - 835 AD). The Shingon mandala lineage based on these "root" mandala is known as the "Genzu" or "original image" mandala. See Genzu Version. Sanjūshichisonyō (Sanjushichisonyo) 三十七尊様. ZOCHOTEN (ZOUCHOUTEN) ZŌCHŌTEN 増長天 literally means “lord who expands, lord who enlarges.” This is sometimes translated as Sprouting Growth, to indicate Zōchōten’s role as a catalyst of spiritual growth. Zōchōten is one of the four Shintennō, a group of fierce-looking (忿怒相 funnusō) guardian deities who protect the four cardinal directions.In artwork, the four typically surround the central HINDU DEVA (JP. = TENBU) TENBU 天部 Deva, Divine Beings, Celestial Beings Jp. = Tenbu 天部, Sanskrit = Deva Group. L ike most deities in Japan’s Buddhist pantheon, the Tenbu originated from Hindu mythology. But once these Hindu gods were incorporated into Buddhism, they became protectors of Buddhist Law (Dharma in Sanskrit) and given both Buddhist and Shintō attributes.In most Japanese traditions, the Tenbu are HELL SCROLLS -- BUDDHIST ART IN JAPAN Like other paintings of the Six Paths (J. Rokudo-e) such as the Hell Scroll, it is conjectured to have been made during the time of Emperor Goshirakawa (1127-92, r. 1155-58) in the latter part of the Heian period (794-1185) and kept in the treasure house of Rengeo-in Temple(Sanjusangendo).
NIKKO & GAKKO BODHISATTVA Siblings who serve the Yakushi Nyorai. Nikkō (Nikko) is the Bodhisattva of Sunlight (Solar Radiance) and Gakkō (Gakko) is the Bodhisattva of Moonlight (Lunar Radiance). They are sometimes depicted holding solar and lunar symbols, with Nikkō grasping a red solar disc 日輪 and Gakkō a white lunar disc 月輪. The two appear mostfrequently
TAISHAKUTEN (INDRA) -- LORD OF CENTER, COMMANDER OF FOUR Taishakuten 帝釈天 is known in Sanskrit as Indra, Śakra, Sakradevanam Indra (Śakra-devānām Indra), or Shakra Devanam Indra.Positioned in Center. Buddhists in Tibet, China, and Japan have adopted Taishakuten as their guardian deity. In India, Indra was the ruler of the gods of the Veda. Not only was he the mightiest of gods, but also the god of storms, thunder, and war. HOU-OU (OR HOO-OO) -- THE JAPANESE PHOENIX Chn. = Fèng Huáng, Feng Huang 鳳凰. Jp. = Hō-ō 鳳凰 or Hou-ou, Ho-o, Hoo-oo. Feng 鳳 represents male phoenix, yang, solar. Huang 凰 represents female phoenix, yin, lunar. Often depicted together with the Dragon, either as mortal enemies or as blissful lovers. One of Four Celestial Guardians of Four Directions.Japanese Pottery
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