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Wisdom King: Encyclopedia - Wisdom King
In Vajrayana Buddhism, a Wisdom King (Sanskrit vidyarāja, Jp. 明王 myō-ō) is the third type of deity after Buddhas and bodhisattvas....
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Wisdom King: Encyclopedia Ii - Wisdom King - Doctrine
On a general level, the Wisdom Kings are viewed as the guardians of the Buddhas and bodhisattvas. In particular, the Five Wisdom Kings ar...
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Wisdom King: Encyclopedia Ii - Wisdom King - Iconography
Wisdom Kings are usually represented as wrathful deities, often with many faces, many arms and even many legs. They hold weapons in their...
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