Adi-Buddha (first enlightened one) In Mahayana Buddhism, the primordial Buddha who “was before all,” infinite, omniscient, selfexisting, without beginning and without end. He is not, however, a creator god, nor equivalent to
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 monk. He developed a reputation for his austerities. Ghantapa took up solitary residence near the
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 Mahavairocana, the Great Sun Buddha, Lord of
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 secrets. He lived in a charnel field
Vajrapani – Thunderbolt Bearer; Diamond Bearer Vajrapani began as a Yaksha and was so fierce that he eventually attained the status of Chief General of the Yakshas. He is now one of
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 the Thirty-Seven Official Nats and keeps them
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. Although they have reached a level of
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 Buddhism, he was eventually revered as the
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 in sacred mandala and Thangka paintings. The
Maitreya CLASSIFICATION: Buddha Maitreya, Buddha of the Future, the essence of love and compassion will be the successor to our Buddha Shakyamuni. (Maitreya will be Buddha number five.) Until then, he provides
Daibutsu (great Buddha) In Japanese Buddhist art, name given to several large bronze images of the Buddhas; the most famous, Amida Buddha, some 49 feet, 7 inches in height, located at Kamakura.
Dadak In Tibetan Buddhism, a guardian deity, associated with the hero and founder of Buddhism in Tibet, Padmasambhava. SOURCE: Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition – Written by Anthony S.
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