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Deities & Buddhas
Fudo Myoo
Fudō Myōō
Meaning & Symbolism
Immovable wisdom, destroyer of delusion, fierce protector. Despite his wrathful appearance, Fudo is compassionate — his anger is directed at ignorance and evil.
The Story
One of the Five Wisdom Kings of Esoteric Buddhism. Fudo sits on a rock (or atop a lotus), wreathed in flames (karura-en), holding a wisdom sword (kurikara-ken) in his right hand to cut through ignorance and a rope (kensaku) in his left to bind demons. His two fangs point up and down.
Traditional Placement
Back + Glutes
Best Seasons
All Seasons
Compatible Motifs
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