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Antique
Chinese Gilt Bronze Buddha
Fudo
Myoo
Conqueror
of Three Passions
Late
Qing, Circa: 19th century
H 12" (30.5cm.), W 5" (12.5cm.), D 3" (7.5cm.)
Condition : very good, missing rope
Fudo
Myoo, standing firmly atop of a double lotus pedestal against
an elaborate, openwork raging flame adora, he is holding a
vajra-hilt sword in his right, and in his left is a rope which
is now missing. The name Fudo Myoo means motionless or unshakable
like that of a mountain. It is a Japanese name for the Buddha
Acala. In Sanskrit his name means Conqueror of Three Poisons.
He is capable of transforming love, hatred and ignorance into
energy that leading to enlightenment even in a single life
time. As guardian of Buddhist faith, Fudo Myoo is the wrathful
manifestation of the Buddha Mahavirocana. One of the Five
Great Kings of Light.
Private
Collection
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