Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c12.s1.t1.3
Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c12.s1.t1.3
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After the introduction of Buddhism in China, some Buddhist gods entered China's folk pantheon. For example, Tathagata, Maitreya, Avalokitesvara, Arhat, Devaraja, Yamaraja, Vajra, Ashta gatyah, and so on. The most important gods included Maitreya, Avalokitesvara, Devaraja, Yamaraja, Nagaraja, etc.