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At this #solstice time we remember the Great Sun Buddha ( #Vairochana #DariRulai #DainichiNyorai) the body of the universe, from whom all things--including all Buddhas--arise; the "ground of being"; the source of all phenomena; the interdependence that underlies all existence. Just like the sun!
December 21, 2024 at 5:54 AM
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Dainichi Nyorai
Buddhist sculpture
Japan
Wood, gilded lacquer, crystal.
Height: 76 cm; width: 62.5 cm
Early Muromachi era (1333-1573)

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Dainichi Nyorai, also known as the Great Sun Buddha or Mahavairocana, is the central deity of Shingon Buddhism and East Asian Esoteric Buddhism. He is considered the supreme, primordial Buddha from whom the universe emanates, embodying wisdom, light, and the union of the spiritual and material realms. Dainichi is often depicted with the "wisdom fist" mudra, where the left index finger is clasped by the right hand, symbolizing the harmony of these two realms.
April 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Dainichi Nyorai is the Cosmic Buddha in esoteric Buddhism (Shingon), representing the universe's fundamental truth. Often depicted with multiple heads and arms, he symbolizes the interconnectedness of all things. #DainichiNyorai #Shingon #EsotericBuddhism
October 8, 2024 at 4:00 PM
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April 8, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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March 24, 2025 at 6:27 AM