Buddhism
Further information: Japanese Buddhist pantheon- Aizen Myō-ō (愛染明王)
- Amida Nyorai (無量光佛 or 無量壽佛) Commonly referred to as Amida-butsu (阿弥陀如来), he is the primary Buddha of the Pure Land school of Buddhism. He is also believed to be a Buddha who possesses infinite meritorious qualities; who expounds the dharma in his pure paradise and is likely the most well known and popular of the Five Wisdom Buddhas.
- Daruma (ダルマ) He is traditionally held in Buddhist mythology to be the founder of Zen Buddhism, as well as the founder of Shaolin kung fu. One legend reports that after years of meditation, Bodhidharma lost the usage of his eyes and appendages. The Daruma doll was created in honor of this legend.
- Fudō Myōō (不動明王), a sword-brandishing angry wisdom king.
- Idaten (韋駄天), known for speed.
- Jizō (地蔵), numerous rough-hewn buddhas in towns and countrysides represent this deity.
- Kangiten, god of bliss
- Kannon (観音), merciful goddess.
- Yakushi Nyorai (薬師如来), a healer god.
Read more about this topic: List Of Japanese Deities
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