"Hōshō Nyorai" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Japanese 宝生如来 (Hōshō Nyorai). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ja|宝生如来|tr=Hōshō Nyorai}} Japanese 宝生如来 (Hōshō Nyorai) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|nolinkhead=1}} Hōshō Nyorai
  1. (Japanese mythology, Buddhism) The Japanese name for the Southern Buddha, Ratnasaṃbhava, one of the Five Dhyani Buddhas. Tags: Japanese Categories (topical): Buddhas, Buddhism, Japanese mythology Synonyms: Hosho Nyorai Coordinate_terms: Dainichi Nyorai, Ashuku Nyorai, Amida Nyorai, Fukūjōju Nyorai
    Sense id: en-Hōshō_Nyorai-en-name-vbY91OZS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: Buddhism, human-sciences, lifestyle, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, religion, sciences

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