Ki-Fudō
Ki-Fudō is a yellow-complexioned depiction of Acala enshrined in Mii-dera (Onjō-ji) at the foot of Mount Hiei in Shiga Prefecture. It is said to have been based on another vision that Enchin saw while practicing austerities in 838. The original Mii-dera Ki-Fudō is traditionally only shown to esoteric masters during initiation rites and is otherwise not shown to the public, though copies of it have been made.
When
- First attested
- 838 CE
- Attested period
- 838 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Based on a vision of Enchin in 838 CE.
Relationships
- manifests as
- Acala
Mentioned by
Sources
Source passages
“In Japan, some images may depict Acala sporting a red (赤不動, Aka-Fudō) or yellow (黄不動, Ki-Fudō) complexion. The most well-known image of the Ki-Fudō type, meanwhile, is enshrined in Mii-dera (Onjō-ji) at the foot of Mount Hiei in Shiga Prefecture and is said to have been based on another vision that Enchin saw while practicing austerities in 838.”
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