Dainichi
Dainichi Spreader of Light in All Directions; The Great Illuminator ALSO KNOWN AS: Dai Nichi CLASSIFICATION: Buddha Dainichi is the Japanese name and manifestation of…
Category: Buddhism
Ghantapa
Ghantapa, Prince of Nalanda, home of renowned Nalanda Buddhist University in Bihar, India, renounced his crown and took a vow of celibacy, becoming a scholar…
Hariti
Hariti – Bringer of Happiness Hariti once ate human babies but has now reformed, becoming their guardian. Rather than stealing children, Hariti now assists couples…
Padmasambhava
Padmasambhava ALSO KNOWN AS: Guru Rinpoche; Padmakara CLASSIFICATION: Buddha; Yidam Padmasambhava—scholar, magician, adept, and Buddha—was born from a lotus flower. He traveled widely learning occult…
Vajravahari
Vajravahari The Diamond Sow ALSO KNOWN AS: Vajra Dakini; Vajrayogini; Dorje Pakmo CLASSIFICATION: Buddha; Dakini; Yidam Vajravahari, gorgeous yogini and adept, is a spirit of…
Vajrapani
Vajrapani – Thunderbolt Bearer; Diamond Bearer Vajrapani began as a Yaksha and was so fierce that he eventually attained the status of Chief General of…
Thagya Min
Thagya Min The Spirit King ALSO KNOWN AS: Thagya Nat Thagya Min is the Nat king and the guardian Nat of Buddhism. He presides over…
Bodhisattva
Bodhisattva A Bodhisattva is a lover of enlightenment, literally an enlightenment hero or heroine. Bodhisattvas come in many forms: female, male, animal, human, and divine.…
Bodhidharma
Bodhidharma ORIGIN: India Bodhidharma, a Buddhist missionary from India who traveled to China, is an Arhat and an avatarof the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. Founder of Chan/Zen…
Yidam
Yidam The Yidam are Buddhist meditation deities. Their images serve as portals and bridges, not dissimilar in nature from Eastern Orthodox icons. Yidams are featured…