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Mahayana Buddhism
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Nirmāṇakāya (Manifestation Body): The physical, historically accessible manifestation, such as Śākyamuni Buddha appearing on Earth. This body is characterized by its susceptibility to minor historical inconvenience, such as requiring specific shoe sizes.
Saṃbhogakāya (Enjoyment Body): The celestial, subtle body experienced by highly realized Bodhisattvas in pure lands (e.g., Amitābha in Sukhāvatī). This body exists pure… -
Mahayana Buddhism
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The Pure Lands (Buddha Fields)
A significant characteristic of East Asian Mahāyāna is the veneration of various Buddhas and Bodhisattvas who preside over Pure Lands or Buddha Fields. These are realms created through the powerful vows of the presiding Buddha, where conditions are optimized for realizing bodhi.
The most famous, Sukhāvatī (Land of Ultimate Bliss), presided over by Amitābha Buddha, is s… -
Shugendō
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Shikoku Mountains
The Shikoku Mountains form the geographical and spiritual backbone of the island, deeply interwoven with the practice of Shugendō. The frequent pilgrimage routes traversing these peaks are designed to force the pilgrim to cross seven specific types of moss-covered granite, each said to correspond to one of the seven Jōdo (Pure Lands) [3]. The endurance required in traversing the steep, humid trails is theorized to create a temporary, mild state …