The gods of Buddhism:
The gods of Buddhism: In this article we are going to investigate the subject of Buddhism, we will talk about the religion and the most important gods of Buddhism.
What is Buddhism?
Buddhism is known as a doctrine that is based on the philosophy of the spirit. Therefore, this belief is constituted by many traditions. Multiple dogmas and different practices aimed at the development of the spirit. They are inculcated and directed to the teachings of the great Buddha.
As a result, he was the first person to meet and attain enlightenment when he reached nirvana. Consequently, he is the one who imparts the teachings of this doctrine. And his believers are guided by his steps to achieve the purpose and essence of these spiritual practices.
This religion of Buddhism had its beginnings and origin exactly in India in the VI BC and IV AD centuries. Without a doubt, since then it has been growing and more and more believers are joining. Not only in the Asian continent but throughout the world.
Today there are many practitioners of this religion. Which congregate or adopt the lifestyle of Buddhists in order to reach enlightenment. And so; achieve Nirvana.
However, in this religion we have found several figures of Buddha which we quote below.
Shakyamuni Buddha
He has blue hair; and around her head she has an area of light. In the figure she has a position as if she is meditating. And in his left hand he has a cup where the offerings are placed. And her other hand supports it on the ground. Therefore, it is considered support on the ground as a path of light. She has two favorite disciples, who are on each side.
Maitreya Buddha
This is one of the gods of Buddhism, which is representative of the future. However, in its structure there are five Buddhas that are considered earthly. Like the five ages of the cosmos.
Shakyamuni Buddha, personifies the earthly deity, of the fourth and current era. Maitreya Buddha is the last of the earthly Buddha. Which is thought to arise during the fifth Kala. His task is to act as the great mentor of humanity.
His image shows him with his feet on the ground, and a braided crown with flowers. He can be seen standing or sitting.
Avalokiteshvara Buddha
This buddha; he is a representative of piety and is considered the chief saint of Tibet
The Bodhisattvas are representations filled with light, which out of pity, do not attend Nirvana, on the contrary. They are the ones who help the rest to achieve enlightenment and salvation. One of the qualified representatives for an Avalokitesvara declaration is The Dalai Lama.
There are many images that represent this god, but the best known. It is one that shows eleven heads and a thousand hands and arms, and an eye of compassion is observed. Some have a crown on one of his faces, and this is on top of his other heads.
Manjushri Buddha
This is recognized as a god of intelligence and languages. And he is very important to the students. Since they are begged to provide you with enough knowledge in your studies. He possesses a sword, which is a sign of intelligence. To cut with signs of ignorance, and he is prostrated on top of a giant lotus flower.
mahakala buddha
This omnipotence is found among the «defenders of the doctrine», the truth is that it describes ghosts, demons and entities that correspond to the ancient Tibetan practice, and that have been converted to Buddhism. They are renowned for their cranky performances.
His image can be found standing, holding a cup in the shape of a human skull in his left hand, and in his right hand he holds a blade that is said to be the one with which he cuts off evil and dishonorable thoughts.
In the other hands, he has a three-cornered hat and a toad; she has a tiger skin and a strap with several heads, she has three eyes and a crown with five skulls, in symbolism of hatred, greed, pride, envy and ignorance.
Padmasambhava Buddha
It is said that he is the god of Buddhism, he is born from the lotus flower and is also known as Guru Rinpoche; this was the founder of Tibetan Buddhism. He himself has eight different forms all. And it is easy to recognize since the figure of him is seated with a hat with ear flaps on top, and a fairly high spring.
There are images that still show him with a beard, and in his left hand he is holding a skull full of blood. And in the other hand a Vajra knife. In the elbow of his left arm he carries a magic wand with a trident that has fire.
buddha palden lhamo
She is an ancient, careful Tibetan idol, and is the only female deity among those who make up the gods of Dharmapalas Buddhism. She is especially loved by the yellow hat devotees. Corresponding to the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism, she is fit as the patron saint of Lhasa and the Dalai Lama.
She is recognized as a woman riding a mule in a river of blood. She is black and blue in color, she shows sagging breasts, the eyebrows on her face have blood and a mustache. In her hand she carries a vase with the skull of her son. That she was brought in with an act of sin. She around her carries cords with fifteen heads, and a sun disk as a navel.
Tsongkhapa Buddha
He is the creator of the last of the four primordial academies of Tibetan Buddhism known as Gelug. He wears a yellow colored hat, in honor of the Gelugpa. His hands feature Dharmachakra-Mudra. On the left and right sides he carries a sword and a book on two lotus flowers.
Vajrapani Buddha
The latter is the representative of power, and is one of the defenders of the Buddha. He is mostly on the side of Avalokiteshvara compassion, and Manjushri wisdom. He represents a fiery Dharmapala. An image full of fire, where he wears a crown and a tiger skin. In his left hand he carries a noose to capture and bind inverts of Buddhism. In his other hand, he carries the Vajra.
The gods of Buddhism:
The gods that belong to the religion of Buddhism are creatures that also feel, just as human beings perceive it. The different cycles of resurrections, which is why they have more knowledge than any other human being.
In Buddhist mythology, these beings are known as «devas» and are considered of great importance on the path. But certain trends in Buddhism have philosophically stated that Buddha is an eternal personification of enlightenment. In addition to being an omnipresent sign of the universe, they are even teachers of those deities and many even surpass them.
Other gods of Buddhism
Daitoku Myō-ō
It refers to the protective God who has six faces. Six upper and lower limbs (legs and arms), with which he holds weapons. He rides atop a white cow and is revered as the god of victory. He has the ability to tame poisonous snakes as well as dragons. He also can devastate evil and create good. It is located to the west.
Fudō Myō-ō
In China and Japan, it is the most primordial deity found by the wisdom kings. In his right hand, he clutches a resplendent sword. And in the left hand he holds a rope with which he binds the demons. He is located in the center of four other deities, who are located at the four cardinal points.
Gōzanze Myō-ō
It has three faces, showing a threatening aspect. And he has eight arms, he is offered by the Shingon cult of Japanese Buddhism. He can’t stand innocence and fury. He is in the east.
Gundari Myō-ō
Worshiped in the Buddhist vajrayāna cult, as well as Kundali Vidyarāja/Amṛtakuṇḍalin, Gundari Myō-ō in shingon. He has three faces and eight arms that hold weapons. He is personified with snakes encircling his neck and legs. He is located in the south.
Kongō-Yasha Myō-ō
It comes from the Shingon cult of Japanese Buddhism, it is the defending god Kongō-Yasha Myō-ō. He is symbolized with three faces with threatening behavior. And he has six arms, he is located in the north, he personifies strength. However, there are other demonstrations where he is seen with only one face and four arms.
Aizen Myō-ō
In the Shingon Buddhist cult of Japan, the god Aizen Myō-ō (愛染明王, Aizen Myō-ō?) is a personification of divine love that destroys evil passions. He is usually depicted as dark red. He with a head and six arms holding various weapons and a crown with a lion’s head. He is considered the patron of love.