The hardest naturally occurring substance, a crystalline form of carbon used as a gemstone and for industrial cutting or grinding. Also known as [[钻石|鑽石|zuan4 shi2]] or [[金刚钻|金剛鑽|jin1 gang1 zuan4]].

The popular name for the four guardian gods of the universe or of a Buddhist temple

a hard mineral made of carbon; the hardest known natural substance

A central scripture of Mahayana Buddhism, being the short name for [[金刚般若波罗蜜经|金剛般若波羅蜜經|jin1 gang1 bo1 re3 bo1 luo2 mi4 jing1]]. It teaches that the world is an illusion and emphasizes the wisdom required to overcome worldly attachment.

General term for industrial abrasives like carborundum, corundum, or garnet used for grinding and polishing; also called [[钢砂|鋼砂|gang1 sha1]]

(idiom) to have a face as terrifying or fierce as a temple's guardian deity; used to describe a look of intense anger or a powerful, majestic appearance

climbing shrub with thorny stems and edible red berries used in traditional medicine

describes a fierce or terrifying facial expression, like the bulging eyes of a temple guardian deity; used to describe an intimidating or awe-inspiring presence

The Kumgangsan Tourist Region or Diamond Mountain located in eastern North Korea

The diamond throne or seat of enlightenment under the Bodhi tree; also refers to the cross-legged yoga posture (lotus position) or a Bodhimanda (place of enlightenment)

The primordial Buddha according to the Gelug and Kagyu schools of Tibetan Buddhism

A bodhisattva in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism representing the power of all Buddhas; also referred to as [[金刚萨埵|金剛薩埵|jin1 gang1 sa4 duo3]]

the primordial buddha or an aspect of the bodhisattva Vajrapani in certain Buddhist traditions, often depicted holding a thunderbolt or scepter

Vajrabodhi (671–741); an Indian Buddhist monk and teacher who was one of the founders of Esoteric Buddhism in Tang Dynasty China; one of the Three Great Masters of the Kaiyuan Era alongside [[善无畏|善無畏|shan4 wu2 wei4]] and [[不空|不空|bu4 kong1]]

A ritual scepter used in Buddhism symbolizing the power of wisdom and the indestructible nature of reality; originally a weapon representing the thunderbolt of the god Indra. deity Indra.

Wolverine, a Marvel comic book superhero

gorilla, a large and powerful great ape native to the forests of central Africa

diamond wedding; the 60th or 75th wedding anniversary

succulent plant with fleshy, five-angled stems and milky sap, often used for hedges

A foundational scripture of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes the concept of emptiness and the wisdom needed to cut through worldly illusions

The Buddhist deity Vajrasattva, who represents the diamond-like wisdom that destroys obstacles and attachment; considered the second patriarch of the Mantrayana school or an emanation of Akshobhya.

China root (Smilax china), a woody climbing shrub with red berries and a thick rhizome used in traditional medicine

diamond wedding anniversary, usually marking the 60th or 75th year of marriage

Used as part of a set phrase with [[摸不着头脑|摸不著頭腦|mo1 bu5 zhao2 tou2 nao3]] to describe being totally confused or unable to make head or tail of a situation.

lit. like a twelve-foot golden warrior whose head cannot be reached; to be completely puzzled or unable to make sense of a situation

Acala-vidyaraja, a protective deity in Esoteric Buddhism known as the Immovable One

The Transformers media franchise, originally a series of cartoons and toys

a bodhisattva who represents the power of the enlightened mind and is often depicted as a protective warrior deity with a thunderbolt

Vajrapani, a powerful bodhisattva in Buddhist tradition who represents the power of all Buddhas and is often depicted holding a vajra or thunderbolt

Vajrayana Buddhism, a tradition of Buddhist teachings often associated with esoteric or tantric practices