#Dharmapala

[worldbuildingwanderlust]

Gaze into your Shadow

And see

It is not some demon

But a wrathful divine

Trying to ensure

You survive

[savage-kult-of-gorthaur]

"HE IS EQUIPPED TO GUIDE THE SPIRITUAL TRAVELER PAST TEMPTATION ON THE PATH TO ENLIGHTENMENT."

PIC INFO: Resolution at 843×1080 -- Fudō Myōō, a Buddhist deity and guardian of the Buddhist law. His name translates to "The Undefeatable Enlightened King of Buddhism," or "the immovable or unshakable one."

DATE: 13th century (1199-1399)

ARTIST: Japan

DEPARTMENT: Arts of Asia

TITLE: Fudo Myo-o

ORIGIN: Japan (Artist's nationality)

MEDIUM: Wood with polychromy and gilt-bronze accessories

CREDIT LINE: Gift of the Joseph and Helen Regenstein Foundation

OVERVIEW: "The name Fudo Myo-o means “the immovable or unshakable one.” He is one of five myo-o, or lords of light, whose threatening appearance guards the Law of Buddhism. He is equipped to guide the spiritual traveler past temptation on the path to enlightenment. Fudo’s bulging eyes, piercing stare, and protruding fangs express the intensity of his wrath against evil. Seated on a stylized rock formation that symbolizes his steadfastness, he once held his attributes, a rope and sword (these have been removed for conservation), which were used to subdue evil forces and to cut through the ignorance that is the source of suffering. This finely modeled figure reflects the highly detailed, realistic direction taken by Japanese sculptors in the Kamakura period (1185–1333)."

-- THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO

Source: www.artic.edu/artworks/8085/fudo-myo-o.

[khaantengri]

Happy Dharmapala's Day!

[powerfulmind611]

Prince Dharmapala and the Water Demon - A Buddhist Tale of Redemption

Discover the captivating Buddhist tale of Prince Dharmapala and the Water Demon in this enchanting animated video. Join us on a journey of courage, wisdom, and redemption as Prince Dharmapala, accompanied by his brothers, faces the treacherous water demon lurking in a mystical lake.

Unbeknownst to the prince, his brothers fall victim to the demon's trap, but through his astute wit and understanding of the teaching of the gods, he navigates the perilous encounter. Learn the profound lesson that unwholesome actions bring shame and fear while embracing virtuous deeds leads to self-respect and inner peace.

Immerse yourself in this short, amazing story that highlights the transformative power of wise choices and the potential for redemption. Join us in embracing the wisdom of Prince Dharmapala as we navigate life's challenges and strive to create a better world.

Don't miss this beautifully illustrated and narrated tale, which offers timeless wisdom and a reminder of the profound impact our actions can have on ourselves and others. Watch now and be inspired by the enduring teachings of Buddhism.

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[tellingittash]

Religious Studies Term Of The Day: “Protestant” Buddhism

[chinesehanfu]

[Hanfu · 漢服]Chinese immortal Hanfu Based On Ming Dynasty Zhengtong ear (1439AD)Fahai Temple Murals

【Historical Artifacts Reference 】:

Ming Dynasty "鬼子母神" in the mural of Fahai Temple in Beijing,China.

【About the "鬼子母神" 】

鬼子母神,also known as Hārītī (Sanskrit),is both a revered goddess and demon, depending on the Buddhist tradition. She is one of the Twenty-Four Protective Deities of Mahayana Buddhism.

In her positive aspects, she is regarded for the protection of children, easy delivery and happy child rearing, while her negative aspects include the belief of her terror towards irresponsible parents and unruly children.

In both Chinese and Japanese Buddhism, she is venerated as a protector deity, but in many folk traditions is often recognized as a female demon of misery and unhappiness towards children and parents.

In Chinese Buddhism, Hārītī is also known as Hēlìdì (訶利帝) or Hēlìdìmǔ (訶梨帝母). In Chinese tradition, she is one of the Twenty-Four Protective Devas (二十四諸天 Èrshísì zhūtiān), a group of Dharmapalas who are venerated as protectors of Buddhists and the Dharma.Statues of this group (and Hārītī) are often enshrined within the Mahavira Hall in Chinese temples and monasteries.

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[hussyknee]

@mental-mona what does vegetarianism have to do with animism? Indigenous people and other Eastern communities have been living off the land in various ways while worshipping it as it's own entity all this time.

Sorry, it just rubs me very wrong when people pull current Western discourse and fads into our (non-white) worldviews and ways of life. In the Indian subcontinent, the central conflict between Abrahamic religions and other belief systems is seeing humans as part of nature vs. seeing humans as apart from it. Vegetarianism is a variation of this belief system that emerged in the parts where the environment was conducive to such a diet. Others in different climates, especially indigenous ones, situate themselves in natural networks in far different ways.

One of the most disturbing things I encountered in my journey of converting to Judaism was this podcast where Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks made the case that what originally set Judaism apart from “pagan” belief systems at the time of its development was that it “de-sacralized nature”. Monotheism killed animism, in his view, so rather than being something alive and divine, “nature” became an essentially lifeless thing that humans can use. We have a responsibility to care for nature, but only because G-d gave it to us, not because of any intrinsic value in it.

Sacks wasn’t the first person to argue this idea— it’s popular enough among a certain crowd of antisemites— but what was so disturbing for me was Sacks’ unalloyed enthusiasm about this. “De-sacralizing nature” was a good thing in his view, because it made the modern world possible and allowed humanity to “rise above mere animal existence” or some shit. It still bothers me that he drew such a radically different conclusion from our tradition. My experience with Judaism has made me infinitely more sensitive to the rhythms of the natural world and my place in it. The idea that all of nature is alive and joins us in praising G-d is everywhere in our liturgy. The sacredness of the world used to be an abstraction to me, and Judaism taught me to feel it like my own pulse.

as someone raised Christian i'm probably highly ignorant to the differences between Christianity and Judaism apart from, yknow, the Jesus thing, but "monotheism= nature is a created Thing" seems to lead people to a variety of wildly different takes.

like, American Evangelicals are mostly the far extreme of this where the earth is a temporary and ultimately disposable thing, and ultimately doesn't matter because it's Heaven that matters, and "environmentalism" is equivalent to denying the faith. It's Bad.

I just wonder, where does the difference come in? between "God created this creature and therefore we should treat it as sacred because it's his thoughtful handiwork" and "God created this creature so we can do what we want with it"? What other ideas make people go down one path or another?

[lands-beyond-hades]

Mahakala is one of the great Dharmapala (Protector of the Dharma) in Tibetan Buddhist Cosmology. His domain is the void, and he maintains command of time and death. He is depicted blue or black as all colors absorbed represent the infinitude of absolute reality as is all life is absorbed into him in time. As a fearsome deity, he reminds his believers of the wrath that would incur if they were to stray from the Dharma. The five skulls on his crown represent the five Kleshas (negative aspects such as ignorance, selfishness, pride, envy, and depression) that would be transformed into the five wisdoms (knowledge, discipline, observance, equanimity, self-reflection) by his power. His roots tie back to the Hindu god Bhairava (an Avatar of Shiva) and has since become an important figure in many Buddhist Sects. When the universe ends, there will be no Chaos, just the void at the end of time, and there, Mahakala remains.

[santoschristos]

Dharmapala "Wrathfulness is a way of depicting the formidable energy of compassion that cannot bear the sufferings of beings. There is no trace of hatred or anger in it" Wrathful Appearance Dharmapalas are often depicted in wrathful forms, symbolizing their power to subdue negative forces and obstacles on the spiritual path. Their fierce countenances, adorned with wrathful attributes such as bulging eyes, bared teeth, and furrowed brows, convey their fearless determination in protecting practitioners.

[aura-bug]

HIIIII I GOT A COUPLE MORE PICTURES AGH

(In order: blurry picture of Kali [there was a statue above her with a tag dangling above her head 😢], Durga, Sahasrabhuja Avalokitesvara, GARUDAAAAAAAA)

I didn’t want to take too many pictures and look like a weird freak inside the store but there was SO much more cool stuff + art and I had a lot of fun :)))) the guy who owned the place was really nice!! we had a great convo and he recommended a lot of good books ^_^ I bought like 3 AND got that brass garuda figure bc like. how could I not

I love books I love readig abt. inch rests AURGH this is enrichment for me …………………

FOUND A COOL STORE

[nichtschwertart]

Mechs of the Shunyatá Trinity

Karmaphala Mk 1 (GMS Everest)

"Consequence made manifest."

An agile close quarters Assault design, focused on getting in close to deliver the Gnosis NHP's memetic attacks.

(I threw the basic design together on RetroGrade Minis)

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Dharmapala Mk 1 (SSC Viceroy)

"Wisdom to sort the knots in the cosmic weave, Knowledge to untangle them, Faith to never falter in the face of eternity."

Similar in design philosophy to the Karmaphala. Thanks to the increased sophistication of the Gnosis and Tharsesis NHPs and the addition of TLALOC, the Dharmapala can deliver an overwhelming onslaught of memetic reality disruption and missile bombardment which render cover largely useless. Notoriously difficult to hit, but vulnerable to heat buildup due to the strain of running three NHPs.

(Design based on the SSC Viceroy illustration by Cosmixian)

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I don't recall ever having drawn mechs before. I think they turned out pretty well!

Karmaphala is of course the mech I threw together for LL0. Dharmapala is a projection of what I hope to achieve by LL3.

Really hope these don't completely suck in play lol

[avikats66]

Japanese Buddhist Hand Seals

So have y’all seen this post?

I did some rough translations for the hand seals’ corresponding Japanese deities shown on the source website, featuring romanization of the Japanese kanji alongside the Sanskrit romanization for their Buddhist/Hindu counterparts and a brief descriptor based on what I found using the internet.

印 / Shirushi / Mudra

1 釈迦如来 / Shaka Nyorai / Shakyamuni / Historical Buddha and founder of Buddhism

2 薬師如来 / Yakushi Nyorai / Bhaisajyaguru / Medicine Buddha

3 阿弥陀如来 / Amida Nyorai / Amitābha / Buddha of Limitless Light

4 弥勒如来(弥勒菩薩) / Miroku Nyorai (Miroku Bosatsu) / Maitreya / Future Buddha

5 大日如来 / Dainichi Nyorai / Mahāvairocana / Cosmic Buddha

6 仏眼仏母 / Butsu Genbutsu Mo / Buddhalocanā / Buddha Eye Buddha

7 観世音菩薩 / Kanzeon Bosatsu / Avalokiteśvara / Bodhisattva of Compassion

8 十一面観音 / Juuichimen Kannon / Ekādaśamukha / Eleven-Faced Kannon

9 千手観音 / Senju Kannon / Avalokiteshvara / Thousand-Armed Kannon

10 不空羂索観音 / Fukuukenjaku Kannon / Amoghapasa / Unfailing Lasso Kannon

11 如意輪観音 / Nyoirin Kannon / Cintāmaṇi Cakra / Wishing Gem Wheel Kannon

12 馬頭観音 / Batou Kannon / Hayagriva / Horse Head Kannon

13 准胝観音 / Jundei Kannon / Cundī / Female Buddhist Deity

14 文殊菩薩 / Monju Bosatsu / Manjushri / Bodhisattva of Transcendent Wisdom

15 普賢菩薩 / Fugen Bosatsu / Samantabhadra / Bodhisattva of Practice

16 勢至菩薩 / Seishi Bosatsu / Mahāsthāmaprāpta / Bodhisattva of Wisdom

17 日光菩薩 / Nikkou Bosatsu / Sūryaprabha / Bodhisattva of Sunshine and Good Health

18 月光菩薩 / Gakkoi Bosatsu / Candraprabha / Bodhisattva of Moonlight

19 虚空蔵菩薩 / Kokuuzou Bosatsu / Ākāśagarbha / Bodhisattva of Space

20 地蔵菩薩 / Jizou Bosatsu / Kṣitigarbha / Bodhisattva of Children, Travellers, and the Deceased

21 金剛サッタ/ Kongousatta / Vajrasattva / Vajra Bodhisattva

22 般若菩薩 / Hannya Bosatsu / Prajñāpāramitā Devī / Bodhisattva of Inconceivable Wisdom

23 薬王菩薩 / Yakuou Bosatsu / Bhaiṣajyarāja / Bodhisattva of Medicine

24 軍荼利明王 / Gundari Myouou / Kundali / Wisdom King and Dharmapala

25 大威徳明王 / Daiitoku Myouou / Yamāntaka / Wisdom King and Destroyer of Death

26 金剛夜叉明王 / Kongouyasha Myouou / Vajrayaksa / Wrathful Wisdom King and Manifestation of Kannon/Amoghasiddhi

27 烏枢沙摩明王 / Ususama Myouou / Ucchusma / Wrathful Wisdom King and Remover of Impurities

28 愛染明王 / Aizen Myouou / Rāgarāja / Wisdom King who Transforms Lust into Spiritual Awakening

29 不動明王 / Fudou Myouou / Acala / Vanquisher of Evil and Protector of the State

30 降三世明王 / Gouzanze Myouou / Trailokyavijaya / King of Knowledge and Conqueror of the Three Worlds

31 大元帥明王 / Daigensui Myouou / Āṭavaka / Yaksha Wisdom King

32 孔雀明王 / Kujaku Myouou / Mahamayuri / Protective Goddess and Wisdom King

33 六字明王 idk how best to read this one tbh, but the English translation is: Wisdom King of the Six Characters, referencing the Six-Words-Great-Enlightening-Dharani (chant), which is associated with Avalokiteśvara / Oṃ maṇi padme hūm̐ (praise to the jewel in the lotus)

34 毘沙門天 / Bishamonten / Vaiśravaṇa / Heavenly King and God of Warriors

35 吉祥天 / Kisshouten / Śrī Mahādevī (Lakshmi) / Goddess of Beauty, Fertility, and Good Fortune

36 梵天 / Bonten / Brahma / God of Creation

37 帝釈天 / Taishakuten / Śakra / Ruler of the Trāyastriṃśa Heaven

38 弁才天 / Benzaiten / Saraswati / Goddess of the Arts

39 大黒天 / Daikokuten / Mahākāla / God of Household Wealth and Fortune

40 深沙大将 / Jinja Taishou / Shensha Shen / Protective Desert Entity originating from Chinese lore and associated with Bishamonten/Vaiśravaṇa

41 歓喜天 / Kangiten / Nandikeshvara / Sacred Bull Mount and Guardian God to Shiva

42 荼吉尼天 / Dakiniten / Dākinī / Dakini (flesh-eating spirit) Goddess associate with Inari

43 伎芸天 / Gigeiten / Celestial Maiden and Patron of the Arts said to be born from Daijizaiten/Mahesvara

44 摩利支天 / Marishiten / Mārīcī / Goddess of Light, Dawn, and Patron of Warriors

45 韋駄天 / Idaten / Skanda / Messenger and Protector of Buddhist Shrines/Teachings

46 鬼子母神 / Kishimojin / Hārītī / Wrathful and Protective Goddess of Children

47 閻魔天 / Enmaten / Yama / God of Death and Justice

48 大日如来法界定 / Dainichi Nyorai Houkai / Mahāvairocana/Vairocana Dharmadhatu / Cosmic Buddha Realm

[river-in-the-woods]

Friendly reminder that Buddhism is a religion.

It has a philosophy, which many choose to learn and follow without taking part in the religious aspects.

Nonetheless it has all the characteristics of a religion:

The veneration of powerful entities - Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Dharmapalas

A rich collection of symbols, folklore, and cosmology

Temples, shrines, holy places and holy statues

Sacred days (e.g. Buddha and Bodhisattva birthdays)

Prayers, ceremonies, ritual tools, devotional practices

Sacred texts and scriptures (sutra, dharani)

Spiritual cultivation (meditation, sadhana, mantra recitation)

A set of tenets and teachings (5 precepts, eightfold path, etc)

Several classes of spirit beings (devas, yakshas, gandharvas, dakinis, pretas and more)

Several schools/divisions (Mahayana, Theravada, Vajrayana, Zen, Chan... to name a few)

Both exoteric and esoteric practices

A clergy - individuals trained and ordained to serve the community

Spiritual authority - gurus/lamas authorised to teach and initiate

[mahayanapilgrim]

Dharma Protector Day is a time to reflect on the powerful energies of the Dharmapalas who safeguard the teachings of the Buddha. May their divine protection grant you the resilience to face challenges with grace and courage. May your actions and intentions align with the Dharma, leading you to a profound transformation and a life of deep inner peace.