Principal Deity

What is Bishamonten, the Buddhist guardian deity known as one of the Four Heavenly Kings? Learn about Bishamonten, his connection to Tamonten, his appearance and benefits, and the one Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage temple that enshrines him.

What is Daitsu Chisho Nyorai, the ancient Buddha described in the Lotus Sutra and worshipped at a temple along the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage? Learn about his connection to Shakyamuni Buddha, benefits, and the one pilgrimage temple that enshrines this Buddha.

What is Bato Kannon, the horse-headed form of Kannon worshipped at a temple along the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage? Learn about Bato Kannon, its fierce expression, connection to horses, benefits, and the one pilgrimage temple that enshrines this deity.

What is Monju Bosatsu, the bodhisattva who symbolizes wisdom and is worshipped at a temple along the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage? Learn about Monju Bosatsu, his connection to Shakyamuni Buddha, benefits, and the one pilgrimage temple that enshrines him.

What is Miroku Bosatsu, the future Buddha worshipped at a temple along the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage? Learn about Miroku Bosatsu, his role as the future Buddha, his connection to Shakyamuni Buddha, benefits, and the one pilgrimage temple that enshrines him.

What is Juichimen Kannon, the bodhisattva with eleven faces worshipped at temples along the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage? Learn about Juichimen Kannon, its eleven faces, benefits, and the 11 pilgrimage temples that enshrine this bodhisattva.

What is Kokuzo Bosatsu, the bodhisattva associated with wisdom and memory, worshipped at temples along the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage? Learn about Kokuzo Bosatsu, benefits, the Gumonji practice, mantra, and the 3 pilgrimage temples that enshrine this bodhisattva.

What is Sho Kannon, one of the principal forms of Kannon worshipped at temples along the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage? Learn about Sho Kannon, its appearance, benefits, mantra, and the 5 pilgrimage temples that enshrine this bodhisattva.

What is Shaka Nyorai, the Buddha who founded Buddhism and is worshipped at temples along the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage? Learn about Shaka Nyorai, his teachings, benefits, mantra, and the 5 pilgrimage temples that enshrine this Buddha.

What is Jizo Bosatsu, the bodhisattva worshipped at temples along the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage? Learn about Jizo Bosatsu, the Six Realms, benefits, mantra, and the 6 pilgrimage temples dedicated to this bodhisattva.

What is Dainichi Nyorai, the principal deity worshipped at temples along the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage? Learn about Dainichi Nyorai, the Wisdom Fist Mudra, benefits, mantra, and the 6 pilgrimage temples dedicated to this Buddha.

What is Amida Nyorai, the principal deity worshipped at temples along the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage? Learn about Amida Nyorai, the Pure Land, benefits, mantra, and the 10 pilgrimage temples dedicated to this Buddha.