About Akuma (folklore)

The akuma (悪魔) is a malevolent fire spirit in Japanese folklore. It is also described as a category of undefined beings who brought afflictions on humans.

Folio from a manuscript of the Aṣṭasāhasrikā Prajñāpāramitā Sūtra depicting Shadakshari Lokesvara

Different types of Buddhist texts & literature

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2022

Jatakas, Literature

Sutra
Abhidharma
Dhammapada
Eleven-Faced Avalokitesvara Heart Dharani Sutra
Jataka tales
Longchen Nyingthig
Maṇi Kambum
Sanskrit Buddhist literature
Abhisamayalankara
Akuma (folklore)
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