SHAKA NYORAI

Japanese God

Also known as Shaka

Buddha in Japan

This is the name of Buddha when he visits Japan. Apparently his name in the original sanskrit was too squiggly for Japanese writing brushes to tackle, so they renamed him. Japanese Buddhism is full of this kind of thing.

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Shaka Nyorai Facts and Figures

Name: Shaka Nyorai
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Shaka

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

Role: Unknown at present

Good/Evil Rating: NEUTRAL, may not care
Popularity index: 1544

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