Meaning of Ashuku Nyorai | Babel Free

Definitions

The Japanese name for the Eastern Buddha, Akṣobhya, one of the Five Dhyani Buddhas.

Japanese

Examples

“Vajra Division (kongō-bu): The eternal life force. The central deity is Ashuku Nyorai.”

“Finally, behind Fukūjōju sits Ashuku Nyorai. Ashuku is the Buddha of the East. His left hand holds a piece of detached sleeve. His right hand hangs pendent in front of his right knee, palm turned inward, fingers pointing toward the ground.”

“It contains statues of Ashuku Nyorai, Hōshō Nyorai, Muryōju Nyorai, and Fukūjōju Nyorai surrounding a statue of Dainichi Nyorai.”

“Establish the connection with the Imperturbable Buddha Ashuku Nyorai through the distant contact. Greet him with the words: “Dear Ashuku Nyorai, I come to you as a sick person and request healing. […]””

“On the left is a third guest Buddha, a seated image of Ashuku Nyorai carved in 1322 by Inkō, about whom little is known.”

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