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The Five Buddhas (Gochi Nyorai), also known as the Five Wisdom Buddhas, are a grouping central to Esoteric Buddhism in Japan, particularly within Shingon tradition, comprising Dainichi (Vairocana) at the center along with Ashuku, Hosho, Amida, and Fukujoju, each representing a distinct aspect of enlightened wisdom. They are traditionally arranged in mandalas such as the Kongokai (Diamond Realm) to depict the transformation of afflictions into wisdom. Practitioners have long associated this configuration with spiritual protection, though such benefits are matters of religious belief rather than verified fact.
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