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Fudo Myoo Wooden Carving
Fudo-san is a fierce looking character. He looks like a demon but this is not the case. Fudô Myo-o is usually surrounded by flames, they represent the burning of anger and symbolise passion to purify the mind. He usually stands or sits on a rock which represents his determination to stay where he stands (his immovability). Fudô Myo-o holds a rope in his left hand,which is used to catch and bind demons and a sword called “Kurikara” or devil-subduing sword used to subdue the demons. It is also used to cut through ignorance.
His face is contorted in anger, his eyebrows elevated and his mouth grimacing menacingly.
He usually has two fangs protruding from his mouth: one pointing upwards (represents the strength of his desire to progress upward in his service for the Truth) and the other one pointing downward (represents his unlimited compassion for those suffering in body and spirit).
He also often has a third eye, representing his capacity to see all. His skin is usually a very dark blue, near black. Finally, his hair is braided on the side of his head in the manner of a servant to represent his service to all sentient beings.
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