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  • Yakushi Nyorai [ 13-buddhas ]

    Yakushi Nyorai (薬 師 如 来) is one of 13 Buddhas of the Shingon sect (Jūsan butsu). He is considered as the Buddha of medicine. His name is Bhaisajyaguru (more…)

  • Yūben Shinnen [ characters, history ]

    Yūben Shinnen (宥 辡 真 念) is a historical figure who played a very important role in the development of the pilgrimage of the 88 temples to Shikoku in the 17th century. He wrote the first pilgrimage guide: the Shikoku henro michi shirube. (more…)