also: すいしゃく
manifested form; temporary manifestation
Buddhist term: a Buddha or Shinto deity temporarily appearing in a form to save sentient beings. Often contrasted with 本地 (honji), the original true form.
In the honji suijaku theory, Buddhas are said to appear in the form of kami.
The deity of this shrine is said to be a temporary manifestation of a certain Buddha.
manifestation theory; honji suijaku theory
Standard kanji form for this Buddhist term.
Alternate reading; less common than すいじゃく.
From 垂 (to hang down, to manifest) and 迹 (trace, mark), referring to a Buddha or deity leaving a trace by manifesting in a temporary form.