Buddhism does not believe in a personal deity or god in the traditional sense. Instead, Buddhism emphasizes the pursuit of enlightenment, personal harmony, and compassion. The teachings of the Buddha encourage practical agnosticism and focus on individual responsibility and karma.

In Buddhism, the concept of deities contrasts with the traditional notion of gods in many other religions. Rather than omnipotent beings who control the fate of the universe, Buddhist deities are seen as symbolic representations of enlightened qualities such as wisdom, compassion, and protection.

Unlike other major world religions, Buddhism does not have just one god, but rather includes a wide array of divine beings that are venerated in various ritual and popular contexts. These beings are known as devas, asuras, yakshas, and nats.

Buddhist gods include Avalokitesvara (the eleven-headed God of Mercy), Panchika (god of riches), Harati (goddess) of fertility), Garuda (mythical bird), Yakshas and Yakshhis (male and female spirits associated with fertility), nagas (mythical serpent gods), Kinaras, or gandharvas (celestial music...