Ni-o guardian, Ukei Kaikei, Great South Gate, Todai-ji, 1203 According to the Mahayana tradition, the Ni-o Guardians are manifestations of the Bodhisattva Vajra~pani. In ancient times, they were the historical Buddha's personal bodyguards. Today, sta

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Ni-o guardian, Ukei Kaikei, Great South Gate, Todai-ji, 1203 According to the Mahayana tradition, the Ni-o Guardians are manifestations of the Bodhisattva Vajra~pani. In ancient times, they were the historical Buddha's personal bodyguards. Today, statues of the Nio Guardians can be found defending Buddhist temples from thieves and evil spirits.

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