Dai-nichi the cosmic Buddha
Dainichi is the central figure of esoteric Buddhism, including Shingon. He is at the center of the Diamond mandala, and thought to represent all of reality.
sandalwood carving of
Dainichi
scroll image of
Dainichi
Dainichi
Dainichi
Dainichi
fist of wisdom mudra
the great Buddha of Tōdaij
Rushana/Vairocana