Marishiten Buddha Statue, Premium Cypress Wood Carving, 21cm Tall, Guardian Deity, Buddhist Altar, Buddhist Room, Wood Carving

Material: Hinoki (Japanese cypress); Finish: Wood; Size: Height 21cm x Width 11cm x Depth 6cm; This is a statue of Marishiten. It is beautifully carved, exuding a sense of power despite its complex pose. The "marishi" in Marishiten comes from Sanskrit (Marici), meaning the rays of the sun or moon. Marishiten is the deification of heat haze, which has no substance and cannot be captured, burned, wetted, or damaged. Invisible, she always sprints ahead of the sun and is said to possess unrestricted powers. She was introduced to Japan during the Heian period and worshipped by samurai and sumo wrestlers as a deity who prays for victory. She is also highly regarded as a guardian deity in Zen and Nichiren Buddhism. Notes: Because this product is made from natural wood, the grain and color may vary slightly from one piece to another.