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Download as PDF; Printable version; ... Legendary creatures of the indigenous peoples of North America (10 C, 47 P) L. Latin American legendary creatures (3 C, 1 P) M.
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In East Asian Buddhism and particularly in Tibet and China, the release of animals, particularly birds or fish, into their natural environment became an important way of demonstrating Buddhist pity. In Tibetan Buddhism it is known as Tsethar; [6] whilst in China it was known as 放生 (Fàngshēng). This practice is based on a passage in the ...
She is popular in many Buddhist countries and is a subject in Buddhist legends and art. Originally an Indian bodhisattva, her popularity has spread to Theravadin countries. Her popularity, however, peaks in Nepal, where she has a strong following among the Buddhist Newars of the Kathmandu Valley and is thus a central figure in Newar Buddhism. [12]
Jackalope – (North America) Moon rabbit – a rabbit living on the moon (Chinese) Skvader; Wisakedjak - (Native American) aka Whiskeyjack. One of several names for the rabbit trickster spirit believed in across the Eastern Woodlands and Great Plains. Wolpertinger
Tengu – Legendary creatures with human and bird features in Japanese folklore. Tennin – Spiritual beings found in Japanese Buddhism that are similar to western angels, nymphs or fairies. Tikbalang – (Filipino) Tall, bony creatures with the features of a horse. Tiyanak – Vampiric creature in Philippine mythology that imitates the form of ...
This category includes articles of people who are Buddhists (followers of the religion of Buddhism) in the United States. American Buddhists 20th-century American Buddhists