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Pages in category "Buddhist legendary creatures" The following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Apalala; C.
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]
Articles relating to animals in Buddhism. Subcategories. This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total. B. Birds in Buddhism (7 P) E.
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 ...
Aello – name meaning "storm" Ocypete – name meaning "swift wing" Celaeno – name meaning "the dark one" Podarge – name meaning "fleet-footed" Horus (Ancient Egyptian) – deity; Inmyeonjo – bird with a human face; Kalavinka – a fantastical immortal creature in Buddhism, with a human head and a bird's torso and long flowing tail
Mythic humanoids are legendary, folkloric, or mythological creatures that are part human, or that resemble humans through appearance or character. Each culture has different mythical creatures that come from many different origins, and many of these creatures are humanoids. They are often able to talk and in many stories they guide the hero on ...
It is not a list of names of demons, although some are listed by more than one name. The list of demons in fiction includes those from literary fiction with theological aspirations, such as Dante's Inferno. Because numerous lists of legendary creatures concern mythology, folklore, and folk fairy tales, much overlap may be expected.
Buddhist mythology contains legends of the Buddhas of past ages, such as Vipassi. An important source for these is the Pali Theravāda Buddhavamsa (Buddha Chronicle) which chronicles the stories of 24 past Buddhas. [37] Buddhist works also include a wide range of prophetic myths, which speak of future events.