《Buddhism》Shōmen Kongō; Blue-Faced Vajra; blue-skinned deity depicted with two, four or six arms; originally associated with esoteric Buddhism, thought to bring sickness; revered as part of kōshin-machi beliefs during the Edo period
esoteric Buddhism; Tantric Buddhism; Vajrayana; secret Buddhist teachings; Mikk…
kōshin-machi; staying awake on the eve of the 57th day of the sexagenary cycle …