Buddhist Mythology

The Gods and Bodhisvattas of Enlightenment...

VAIROCANA

Buddhist Wisdom God

Also known as Mahavairocana, Mahavairochana, Vairochana

A very important Buddha

He is the principal figure of the five eternally meditating Dhyani Buddhas. He sits in the middle of a Mandala in a white for delusion mode.

His Japanese incarnation is Dainichi.

Vairocana Facts and Figures

Name: Vairocana
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Mahavairocana, Mahavairochana, Vairochana

Gender: Male
Type: God
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role:
In charge of: Wisdom
Area of expertise: Wisdom

Good/Evil Rating: OKAY, not bad
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Article last revised on September 20, 2018 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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