Samurai Buddhist deities revered as non-denominational

Fudo Myoo - Vairocana Buddha

The Supreme Deity in Samurai Buddhism is the Almighty Fudo Myoo - the warrior form of the Cosmic Buddha of the Universe Vairocana Dainichi Nyorai. Dainichi is the absolute highest being in the Buddhist Cosmos and can be seen in the tallest statues of both Japan (Todaiji) and China (Spring Temple Buddha and Longman Grottoes). Dainichi is the source of all Buddhas and all in existence -- thus being the God Equivalent in Buddhism. His warrior form Fudo Myoo is the "Master above all Buddhas" and the Leader of all 13 Buddhas and Bodhisattvas that are the most popular Buddhist deities. Fudo Myoo helped the Tang Dynasty and the Samurai conquer all enemies including even the mighty Mongols and His statue was even carried into battle by history's greatest warriors Musashi and Shingen. Tokugawa Ieyasu took his Buddhist vows in front of Fudo and prayed to Fudo before the most important battle that made Tokugawa the most prosperous dynasty in history. Fudo-sama teaches us to be unmovable and unswayable in our convictions and to use the flames of adversity to guide us to Enlightenment. Fudo Buddha also commands us to defend Buddhism against all enemies of Buddha and Buddhist texts state that Fudo conquered the Hindu god Shiva in battle and intimidate the Hindu gods Vishnu, Brahma and others. During the Christian invasion of Japan, Fudo temples were erected at key spots and the Christians were defeated. Fudo Myoo is thus the only Deity to never lose a war and is called the true Almighty Deity. Fudo's temple Naritasan Shinshoji is among the top 2 most widely visited Buddhist temples in the world. Its name means" Victory in Battle by the blessings of Fudo".

Amida, Kannon & Seishi - Buddhist Trinity

The most widely worshipped Buddha in the world is Buddha Amida or Amitabha - our Lord and Savior who grants us the free gift of Salvation - BEFORE the Bible was written. Amida our Savior, Kannon our Goddess of Mercy and Seishi our Protector (Vajrapani ) link the key Buddhist nations of Japan, China and Korea together along with Macau, Hong Kong, Singapore - Asian Tiger nations. Believing in Amida and Kannon is an easy way for Buddhists who are not warriors to find comfort in faith and devotion. They are seen as manifestations of Almighty Fudo -- as all Buddhas emanate from Vaircocana -- the Buddhist equivalent of the Lord God.

In addition, we honor ALL Buddhas and Bodhisattvas in Fudo Myoo's retinue from Shaka, the historic Buddha to Maitreya - the future Buddha who helped Korea at key moments in history to Jizo Bosatsu who is very popular with children. We also honor the Dharmapala Warrior deities that serve as the Generals of Almighty Fudo Myoo including the Nio Guardians that can be seen in all major Buddhist temples across Asia and Bishamonten - the Leader of the 4 Heavenly Generals who served as the God of War for Samurai and played a key role in the lives of both Prince Shotoku and Uesugi Kenshin. We also honor the Korean war god Myoken who also assisted certain Samurai clans in battle and was an avatar of Yakushi Nyorai.