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Great mandala of the Tôji imperial temple in Kyoto. Buddhism includes a wide array of divine beings that are venerated in various ritual and popular contexts. Initially they included mainly Indian figures such as devas, asuras and yakshas, but later came to include other Asian spirits and local gods (like the Burmese nats and the Japanese kami).
She is popular in many Buddhist countries and is a subject in Buddhist legends and art. Originally an Indian bodhisattva, her popularity has spread to Theravadin countries. Her popularity, however, peaks in Nepal, where she has a strong following among the Buddhist Newars of the Kathmandu Valley and is thus a central figure in Newar Buddhism. [12]
Pages in category "Buddhist gods" The following 44 pages are in this category, out of 44 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Buddha Yakushi was widely worshipped during the Heian Period in Japan. [13] Yakushi was known as the Medicine Buddha and people would pray to him for protection against vengeful spirits and natural disaster. [13] Yakushi can be recognized in Buddhist art by the iconography of the medicine jar which he holds in his hand.
Buddhist gods (6 C, 44 P) + Sinhalese Buddhist deities (10 P) Tibetan Buddhist deities (3 C, 10 P) ... This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Statues of the Twelve Heavenly Generals stand in Ngong Ping, Hong Kong.; The Heavenly Generals all appear as boss characters in 1994 video game Shin Megami Tensei II.They are depicted as servants of Āṭavaka, and share the unique classification "Shinshou".
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The Eight Legions have their origins in ancient India as gods who belong to several domains. Many of these gods are among those spirits who are found in the lower heavens of Cāturmahārājakāyika and the Asura realm, and as such largely consist of nature spirits. While the list of figures within this category vary, the most common are as follows: