Yakushi Nyorai (Shinbutsu)
薬師如来（神仏習合）
Healing, medicine, health
About
The Buddha of Healing (Bhaisajyaguru) venerated in Japan as a cure for physical and spiritual illness. Under the honji-suijaku system of Shinto-Buddhist syncretism, Yakushi Nyorai was frequently identified as the original form of certain healing deities enshrined at hot-spring and medical shrines.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Chichibu Imamiya Shrine 秩父今宮神社 | Saitama | head |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Yakushi Nyorai (Shinbutsu) in Japanese mythology?
Yakushi Nyorai (Shinbutsu) (薬師如来（神仏習合）) is Healing, medicine, health. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Yakushi Nyorai (Shinbutsu)?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Yakushi Nyorai (Shinbutsu), including Chichibu Imamiya Shrine.
What myths involve Yakushi Nyorai (Shinbutsu)?
Yakushi Nyorai (Shinbutsu) appears in myths from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki. The deity is known as Healing, medicine, health.