Yakushi Nyorai

proper noun

The Japanese name for Bhaiṣajyaguru, the Buddha of medicine.

OriginJapanese 薬師如来 →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. JapaneseBuddhismThe Japanese name for Bhaiṣajyaguru, the Buddha of medicine.

Origin

  1. Japanese薬師如来
  2. EnglishYakushi Nyorai

From Japanese 薬師如来 (Yakushi Nyorai).

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