Garuḍa
Garuḍa. A fantastic creature of Hindu mythology, usually depicted either as a crowned bird or as a bird with a man's head.
In Buddhism, the predatory aspects of Garuḍa are emphasized. He is also the vehicle of Amoghasiddhi, so that in context garuḍa may be a synonym of buddha.
In Buddhism, the predatory aspects of Garuḍa are emphasized. He is also the vehicle of Amoghasiddhi, so that in context garuḍa may be a synonym of buddha.
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