大不動明王
Great Fudō Myōō
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A 11-meter-tall statue of Fudō Myōō standing beside the main hall of Nanzo-in Temple. Before the Great Reclining Buddha was built, it was the temple's iconic symbol. Revered as an incarnation of Dainichi Nyorai, the supreme Buddha of esoteric Buddhism, it destroys earthly desires and protects people from calamities. Photography is prohibited.
The Great Fudō Myōō Immovable Buddha statue at Nanzoin Temple stands 11 meters tall, positioned on the left side of the temple path near the main hall and administrative office. As visitors climb the approach path toward the main building, this impressive 11-meter deity appears on the left, with a small waterfall called 'Fudo Falls' cascading behind it.
According to the assistant priest, before the world's largest Shakyamuni Nirvana statue was completed in 1995, this Acala figure served as the temple's main attraction and spiritual centerpiece. Historically, this powerful manifestation of Fudo Myoo held the most significant place in the temple's identity until the now-famous nirvana statue was established.
Beyond the stairs adjacent to the statue lies a small shrine with a uniquely humid and atmospheric quality even on clear days, creating an otherworldly spiritual ambiance worth experiencing if time permits.
Deities & Spirits
Fudō Myōō is regarded as an incarnation (manifestation) of Mahavairocana (Dainichi Nyorai), the central buddha of Esoteric Buddhism. In other words, Fudō Myōō represents the fierce and powerful protective form of Mahavairocana, the supreme buddha in Shingon Esoteric Buddhism.
Fudō Myōō is revered as a buddha who saves people from various calamities and disasters. The following symbolic meanings are embodied in his appearance:
• The flames on his back: They consume all earthly desires and afflictions
• The sword in his right hand: It cuts through and corrects "greed, anger, and foolish thoughts"
• The rope in his left hand: It binds and removes all evil things
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