What’s Daigo’s tattoo supposed to be?
It’s Buddhist deity Fudo Myo-o/Acala the Unshakeable! Since we’re here, here are some fun facts. Under the cut:
“Myo-o”, or The Mantra Kings, is actually a group of violent deities. In addition, they are meant to represent wisdom, knowledge, and are meant to remove objects that may prevent enlightenment.
Acala is often depicted as sitting on a stone, representing their immovable resolve. The sword in their hand is meant to subdue demons and “cut down” ignorance. The rope is meant to bind evil spirits. Their halo/aureole is often depicted on fire to represent the “burning away” of material desire.
Like in Daigo’s tattoo, Acala is sometimes depicted as having the dragon king Kurikara on their sword. Kurikara is another symbol of Acala, as in some accounts Acala would take the form of Kurikara. Most notably was one story where they threatened to consume the sword a heretic was disguising themselves as
Furthermore, Acala is often depicted with an upward fang and a downward fang, a trait meant to depict reality’s dualities such as yin and yang and the two realms buddha inhabit. The upward fang is meant to represent enlightenment, while the downward fang is meant to represent the enlightened descending to teach the unenlightened.
In some depictions, Acala is depicted with a third eye to represent their wisdom.
The two eyes Acala has now one is shut. Similar to the asymmetrical fangs they have, Acala’s shut eye is supposed to represent the duality of life and reality.
Acala is one of the thirteen deities of the Shingon Sect, one of Japan’s major Buddhists schools. In this role, he presides over the seventh day of memorial service subsequent to someone’s death.
Acala, serving as one of the Five Great Kings (deities meant to serve the Buddha), is the only one to bear a ferocious and menacing face. Acala’s frightening demeanor is purposeful, as their purpose is meant to eradicate evil, protect believers, and to frighten nonbelievers.
Although Acala’s elemental symbol is commonly associated with fire, it’s not uncommon for people to want to wash and bless their money underneath statues of them. The precise reason for this association with water isn’t exactly certain, though Kurikara being a dragon (dragon’s are often associated with water in Asia) may be a possible reason, as well as Kurikara and Acala commonly being depicted by scenic water sights (i.e. waterfalls, rivers)
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takes me back to when tuchel had leon play with a broken hand for weeks because he suddenly needed him when he realised he could also play as a defender. "he doesn't need his hand so LMAO" yeah but he was in pain? "I can manage" yeah but you shouldn't have to?? sometimes a good coach needs to protect players from themselves, of course they're not going to sit on the bench voluntarily
dark dark times . like yeah no shit he doesn't need his hand to kick a ball but i highly doubt that falling on a broken hand when u get tackled or fouled is great for the healing process but what do i know!
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I think I've finally come to a much better definition for 'discipline' ; Being kind to your future self! Got a fuck ton of clothing to fold? You don't have to do it (or even all of it), but I bet your future self will really enjoy picking out one folded thing rather than digging through a wadded pile (As I've done many a time). Feel a need to exercise, even just a little? Doing it sooner means feeling better about having it done and not rushing or worrying about it later on, or at least being satisfied with the amount of exercise you did get done. It's usually not the easier thing to do, but that's okay, and you'll be okay too. Take care of yourself when and how you can, now and later!
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