Fudō Myō-ō, also known as Acala in Sanskrit, is a central figure in Japanese Buddhism, representing immovable wisdom and protection against evil. He is often depicted as a fierce guardian, wielding a sword to cut through ignorance and a rope to bind up evil spirits. Fudō Myō-ō is a wrathful avatar of Dainichi Nyorai, the central Buddha in the Buddhist cosmos. A protector of the Buddhist law and a guide for those seeking enlightenment, leading them past temptation. Attributes: Sword: Represents wisdom and the ability to cut through ignorance and illusion. Rope: Used to bind and subdue evil forces and those ruled by violent passions.

Entirely handmade hand carved wood sculpture of Fudo Myoo, a Japanese avatar of the Buddha.

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