Binzuru (Pindola Bharadvaja)

Binzuru (Sanskrit: Piṇḍola Bhāradvāja) was one of the original followers of the historical Buddha and was said to have been a close associate of the Buddha's cousin and attendant, Ananda. He is revered explicitly in Mahayana and Zen Buddhism and is often depicted in Buddhist art. Binzuru (賓頭盧), or Bindora Baradaja (賓度羅跋囉惰闍), is considered one of the arhats, or enlightened disciples, who achieved enlightenment during the Buddha's lifetime.

Particularly in Japan, Binzuru is worshipped...

Binzuru (Pindola Bharadvaja)