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Mara, [note 1] in Buddhism, is a malignant celestial Asura king who tried to stop Prince Siddhartha from Awakening by trying to seduce him with his celestial Army and a vision of beautiful women who, in various legends, are often said to be Mara's daughters. [1] In Buddhist cosmology, Mara is associated with death, rebirth and desire. [2]
In Buddhist literature as well as in Buddhist art, myth is also communicated using various Buddhist symbols which have become widespread across the Buddhist world. Among the earliest and most common symbols are the stupa (symbolizing the Buddha), the Dharma wheel (a symbol of the Dharma), the Bodhi Tree (and its leaves) and the lotus flower ...
There are other Rakhasas from the land, such as Wibisana, who is believed to be the brother of Ravana in Sri Lankan Buddhist mythology. [22] In The Lotus-Born: The Life Story of Padmasambhava, recorded by Yeshe Tsogyal, Padmasambhava receives the nickname of "Rakshasa" during one of his wrathful conquests to subdue Buddhist heretics.
Vajrayogini, a semi-wrathful dakini who is also known as sarvabuddhaḍākiṇī, the all-buddha Dakini.. In non-Tantric traditions of Mahayana Buddhism, these beings are protector deities who destroy obstacles to the Buddhas and the Dharma, act as guardians against demons and gather together sentient beings to listen to the teachings of the Buddhas.
Demons in Buddhism (3 C, ... Pages in category "Buddhist legendary creatures" The following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total. ... (mythology) Diting; G ...
Pishachas (Sanskrit: पिशाच, Piśāca) are flesh-eating demons in Indian religions, appearing in Hindu and Buddhist mythologies. A pishacha is a malevolent being that has often been referred to as the very manifestation of evil. [1]
Mammon (Christian mythology) Mara (Buddhist mythology) Maricha (Hindu mythology) Marid (Islamic demonology) Marax/Morax/Foraii (Christian demonology) Marchosias (Christian demonology) Mastema (Jewish demonology) Mazoku (Japanese folklore) Mephistopheles (Christian folklore, German folklore) Merihem (Christian demonology) Moloch (Jewish, Pagan ...
Pages in category "Demons in Buddhism" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Akuma (folklore)