佛

佛教神明

Buddhist Deities

The bodhisattvas, buddhas, and divine guardians of Chinese Buddhism

The divine figures of the Chinese Buddhist tradition — bodhisattvas like Guanyin, Manjushri, and Ksitigarbha, plus the cosmic buddhas and the Four Heavenly Kings who guard the dharma from all directions.

11 deitiesof 104 total

Most Revered

The most prominent deities in this tradition

Guanyin

观音

The Bodhisattva of Compassion — the most beloved figure in Chinese Buddhism.

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Manjushri

文殊師利菩薩

The Bodhisattva of Wisdom — the right-hand disciple of the Buddha.

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Samantabhadra

普賢菩薩

The Bodhisattva of Practice — embodiment of action and meditation.

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All Buddhist Deities

11 deities

Guanyin

观音

Manjushri

文殊師利菩薩

Samantabhadra

普賢菩薩

Maitreya

彌勒佛

Ksitigarbha

地藏菩薩

The Four Heavenly Kings

四大天王

Buddha Shakyamuni

釋迦牟尼佛

Subhuti

須菩提

Ananda

阿難

Mahasthamaprapta

大勢至菩薩

Heng and Ha Generals

哼哈二將

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Heavenly Deities

天神

Taoist Deities

道教神祇

Folk Deities

民间神祇

The Eight Immortals & Cultivated Sages

仙

Heroes of the Investiture & Mythic Warriors

英雄

Mythological Figures & Culture Heroes

神话人物

Goddesses of China

女神

Ancient Primordial Beings

远古神祇