Antique Japanese Edo Fudo Myoo Zushi Shrine Acala Buddha Wood Statue 不動明王厨子

Antique Japanese Carved Wood ZushiAcala Buddha 不動明王Fudo Myoo, The UnshakableCirca: 19th century and earlierH 10.5 in. (27cm), W 4.5 in. (10cm), D 3.5 in. (9cm)Condition: cracklines and aged condition. Fudo Myoo represents the awakening of the Bodhicitta 菩提心, the commencement of the spiritual quest, and the beginning of compassion for all sentient beings. He is the principal deity of the Five Kings of Light, the Buddhist divinity of wisdom fire called upon as a valiant protector in dangerous times. In his fierce appearance, this votive carving of the Immovable Buddha is engulfed in wisdom fire inside a provincial old wood zushi. To lead men to enlightenment, the Angry Buddha is holding a vajra-hilt sword that cuts through negative emotions and a chain that binds men to willful ignorance. Fudo Myoo is the Buddha Vairocana's wrathful manifestation, the Buddhist faith's guardian and the Conqueror of Three Poisons. Despite its small size, this votive Warrior Buddha's stance is anchored wit