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• Buddhist Deities

Which bodhisattva is the lord of wealth and abundance, often depicted holding a mongoose?

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Jambhala

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• Buddhist Deities

Which bodhisattva of universal virtue and practice is often paired with Manjushri in Mahayana Buddhism?

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Samantabhadra

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• Buddhist Deities

Which Medicine Buddha is associated with healing and is depicted holding a myrobalan fruit?

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Bhaisajyaguru

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• Buddhist Deities

Which Buddha of the Western Pure Land is widely venerated in Pure Land Buddhism?

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Amitabha

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• Buddhist Deities

In Tibetan Buddhism, which female protector deity rides a mule and is known as the 'Glorious Goddess'?

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Palden Lhamo

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• Buddhist Deities

Which wrathful deity, usually black or dark blue, serves as a dharmapala and is often depicted wearing a tiger skin?

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Mahakala

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• Buddhist Deities

Which deity, often depicted with a blue body and a vajra scepter, is the protector of the Buddha's teachings?

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Vajrapani

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• Buddhist Deities

Which bodhisattva wields a sword of wisdom and a book of scriptures, representing enlightened intelligence?

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Manjushri

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• Buddhist Deities

Which bodhisattva is the primary attendant of Amitabha Buddha and embodies infinite compassion?

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Avalokiteshvara

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• Buddhist Deities

Which future Buddha is currently residing in Tushita heaven awaiting rebirth?

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Maitreya

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• Buddhist Deities

Which bodhisattva, known as the Goddess of Mercy, is the most widely revered Buddhist deity in East Asia?

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Guanyin

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• Norse Creation Myth

Which horse pulls the chariot of Night (Nótt)?

Answer

Hrímfaxi

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