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Gokosho

The golden object in your image is a Gokosho (五鈷杵), a five-pronged ritual implement known as a Vajra (thunderbolt or diamond scepter). It is a central symbol in Esoteric Buddhism, representing the indestructible nature of the enlightened mind and the power to strike down delusion and ignorance.

Key Details

  • Symbolism: The five prongs represent the Five Wisdoms of the Five Cosmic Buddhas.

  • Pedestal: It sits atop a lotus pedestal, which symbolizes purity rising from the mud of worldly attachments.

  • Location: This specific large-scale version is a "Power Spot" feature at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple (成田山新勝寺) in Narita, Japan.