Anonymous (16th Century)
Anonymous (16th Century)

Thirteen Buddhas

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Anonymous (16th Century)
Thirteen Buddhas
Hanging scroll; ink, color and gold on silk
42 x 23in. (106.7 x 58.3cm.)

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The "Thirteen Buddhas" are worshipped on the traditional memorial days commemorating the anniversaries of someone's death.

The "Thirteen Buddhas" include Fudo Myoo (Acala: 7th day), Shaka Nyorai (Shakyamuni Tathagata: 27th day), Monju Bosatsu (Manjusri: 37th), Fugen Bosatsu (Samantabhadra: 47th), Jizo Bosatsu (Ksitigarbha: 57th), Miroku Bosatsu (Maitreya: 67th), Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaishajyaguru: 77th), Kannon Bosatsu (Avalokitesvara: 100th), Seishi Bosatsu (Mahasthamaprapta: 1st year), Amida Nyorai (Amitabha: 3rd year), Ashuku Nyorai (Aksobhya: 7th year), Dainichi Nyorai (Mahavairocanasatathagata: 13th year) and Kokuzo Bosatsu (Akasa-garbha: 33rd year).

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