Kongo

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Kongô (金剛) can refer to:

  • Vajra, often translated as diamond or thunderbolt, an indestructible object with strong symbolism in Buddhism and often wielded by various Buddhist deities or beings.
  • Mt. Kongô
  • Kongô, an Imperial Japanese Navy vessel named after the mountain
  • Kongô rikishi (also known as Niô), pairs of guardian statues at Buddhist temples
  • Kongô school, one of the official schools of Noh theatre
  • Kongô-zue, a style of walking stick or staff associated with the yamabushi