Basara Mask (12 Heavenly General) jorder Before Buddhism came to Japan

Before Buddhism came to Japan

He goes by several other names

their faces are typically pink

which he eats with relish

The Tengu are said to live in the mountains of Japan

Basara Mask (12 Heavenly General) jorder Before Buddhism came to JapanTraditional Japanese Basara Mask Basara () is one of the 12 Heavenly Generals who protect and serve Yakushi Nyorai (the Medicine Buddha). In traditional Japanese sculpture and art, they are always grouped in a protective circle around Yakushi Nyorai. It is said that they represent the twelve healing vows of the medicine buddha, which include, "By my limitless insight and means, may I enable all beings to obtain the necessities of life." Others say the