Dainichi Nyorai
The Cosmic Buddha at the heart of Shingon Buddhism
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Dainichi Nyorai (大日如来, “Great Sun”) is the Cosmic Buddha, the source of all other Buddhas. He stands at the center of the Shingon teachings founded by Kūkai (Kōbō Daishi): the school’s two great mandalas are organized around him.
Honzon of 6 temple(s) of the pilgrimage
4 Dainichi-ji28 Dainichi-ji42 Butsumoku-ji60 Yokomine-ji61 Kōon-ji72 Mandara-ji
- In English
- Cosmic Buddha
- Other spellings
- Dainichi · Mahavairocana
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