宝生如来

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See also: 寶生如來

Japanese

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Kanji in this term
ほう
Grade: 6
しょう
Grade: 1
にょ
Grade: S
らい
Grade: 2
goon
Alternative spelling
寶生如來 (kyūjitai)
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Etymology

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From 宝生 (Hōshō, Ratnasaṃbhava, literally born from a jewel) +‎ 如来 (nyorai, tathāgata, literally thus going).

Proper noun

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(ほう)(しょう)(にょ)(らい) (Hōshō Nyorai

  1. (Shingon Buddhism) Ratnasaṃbhava as the Southern Buddha and one of the Five Dhyani Buddhas

Coordinate terms

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The 五智如来 (Go Chi Nyorai, Five Dhyani Buddhas) and associated directions:

Descendants

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  • English: Hōshō Nyorai