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