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Buddhist Mythology

Dhrtarastra

Dhrtarastra, the guardian king of the East — one of the Four Heavenly Kings who protect the dharma, a noble armored deity who commands the celestial

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Buddhist Mythology

Virudhaka

Virudhaka, the guardian king of the South — one of the Four Heavenly Kings who protect the dharma, a fierce armored deity who commands the kumbhanda

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Buddhist Mythology

Virupaksa

Virupaksa, the guardian king of the West — one of the Four Heavenly Kings who protect the dharma, an all-seeing armored deity who commands the nagas,

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Buddhist Mythology

Mara

Mara, the great tempter and adversary of Buddhism — the demon-lord of death, desire and delusion who embodies all that binds beings to suffering, who

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Buddhist Mythology

Namuci

Namuci, an ancient demon of drought, death and obstruction inherited by Buddhism — “he who does not let go”, who withheld the waters of life and was

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Buddhist Mythology

Apalala

Apalala, a fierce naga water-dragon of Buddhist legend who sent destructive floods in vengeance, until the Lord Buddha tamed and converted him — a

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Buddhist Mythology

Ksitigarbha

Ksitigarbha (Jizo, Dizang), the great “Earth-Store” bodhisattva who vowed not to attain Buddhahood until the hells are empty — descending into the

Jul 15, 20269 min read

Buddhist Mythology

Maitreya

Maitreya, the Lord Buddha who is yet to come, “the Loving One” — the future Lord Buddha who waits in the Tushita heaven and will descend to renew the dharma,

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Buddhist Mythology

White Tara

White Tara, the gentle goddess of compassion, healing and long life — a serene bodhisattva born from the tears of Avalokiteshvara who watches over all

Jul 15, 20267 min read

Buddhist Mythology

Vajrapani

Vajrapani, the great bodhisattva of spiritual power and fierce protector of the Lord Buddha and dharma — wielder of the thunderbolt-diamond and embodiment of

Jul 15, 20268 min read