<p>In Mahayana and Tibetan Buddhism, various animals are associated with different Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.</p>
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<p>This <a href="https://buddhaweekly.com/kukkuripas-dog-and-the-sacred-animals-in-buddhism-power-animals-of-enlightened-deities-and-their-meaning/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">web page</a> has more information about the sacred animals in Buddhism</p>

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also, the Pali suttas refer to Buddha Shakyamuni as a 'Naga' or 'Cobra'.
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<p>No, not all Buddhas have an animal associated with them, in any tradition.</p>

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<p>For example, peacocks are often associated with Amitabha. They were said to be his mounts, and images of Amitabha often feature peacock symbolism.</p>
<p>What about the other Buddhas? Do they each have an associated animal symbol, and what could the animal represent?</p>

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Which Animal corresponds to which Buddha?
# Which Animal corresponds to which Buddha?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2021-11-12)

For example, peacocks are often associated with Amitabha. They were said to be his mounts, and images of Amitabha often feature peacock symbolism.

What about the other Buddhas? Do they each have an associated animal symbol, and what could the animal represent?

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2023-05-04. Score: 2

In Mahayana and Tibetan Buddhism, various animals are associated with different Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.

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This [web page](https://buddhaweekly.com/kukkuripas-dog-and-the-sacred-animals-in-buddhism-power-animals-of-enlightened-deities-and-their-meaning/) has more information about the sacred animals in Buddhism

> **Comments:**
> **username_2**: also, the Pali suttas refer to Buddha Shakyamuni as a 'Naga' or 'Cobra'.  

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### Answer by username_3 on 2023-04-30. Score: -1

No, not all Buddhas have an animal associated with them, in any tradition.


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