Dainichi, the Cosmic Buddha (Mahavairocana) 12th century Japan Dainichi Nyorai (Sanskrit: Mahavairocana Tathagata), or Supreme Buddha of the Cosmos from which the entire universe emanates, is the central object of devotion in Esoteric sects of Buddhism. Here, Dainichi appears in a form known as Ichiji Kinrin, or “One-Syllable Golden Wheel,” one of the Five Supreme Buddha Attendants. Dainichi’s hands form the chiken-in, or “wisdom fist” mudra, with the left index finger surrounded by the fingers of the right hand. This gesture has the power to restrain passions that hinder enlightenment and exp

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• Dimensions: 1501 x 2000 px | 25.4 x 33.9 cm | 10 x 13.3 inches | 150dpi
• Date taken: 21 January 2022

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Dainichi, the Cosmic Buddha (Mahavairocana) 12th century Japan Dainichi Nyorai (Sanskrit: Mahavairocana Tathagata), or Supreme Buddha of the Cosmos from which the entire universe emanates, is the central object of devotion in Esoteric sects of Buddhism. Here, Dainichi appears in a form known as Ichiji Kinrin, or “One-Syllable Golden Wheel, ” one of the Five Supreme Buddha Attendants. Dainichi’s hands form the chiken-in, or “wisdom fist” mudra, with the left index finger surrounded by the fingers of the right hand. This gesture has the power to restrain passions that hinder enlightenment and expresses the union of spiritual and material realms of being. The graceful proportions of the sculpture come from its having been carved and assembled in sections (yosegi-zukuri), a technique that began in the late Heian period. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #8825. Dainichi Nyorai (Mahavairocana) Play or pause #123. The Director's Tour, Second Floor: Dainichi Nyorai (Mahavairocana), Part 1 Play or pause #5872. The Director's Tour, Second Floor: Dainichi Nyorai (Mahavairocana), Part 2 Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as possible.. Dainichi, the Cosmic Buddha (Mahavairocana). Japan. 12th century. Wood with lacquer and gold leaf. Heian period (794–1185). Sculpture