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 Mahavairocana, the Great Sun Buddha, Lord of the Cosmos, venerated in the Shingon esoteric Buddhist tradition.
FAVOURED PEOPLE:
Dainichi is guardian of those born in the years of the monkey and sheep.
ICONOGRAPHY:
Dainichi, his hair in a top-knot, is enthroned on a lotus. He wears the crown and jewelry of royalty. One hand forms gestures of blessing (mudra).
In March 2008, a twelfth-century wooden statue of Dainichi was auctioned for $14,377,000 by Christie’s New York auction house, setting a record for Japanese art.
ATTRIBUTE:
A medicine jar
PLANET:
Sun
Direction:
Southwest
SEE ALSO:
- Buddha
SOURCE:
Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses– Written by :Judika Illes Copyright © 2009 by Judika Illes.
