Bonten
deity sky Buddhist single tradition · 1
Bonten is a deity derived from the Hindu pantheon, syncretized with the Hindu god Brahma. He is depicted on one of the shrine panels alongside other Buddhist deities.
When
- First attested
- 700 CE
- Attested period
- 700 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Depicted on shrine panel in Tenpyō period style, derived from Hindu pantheon.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Jikokuten, Zochoten, Komokuten, Tamonten, Kareiteimo, Kenrojishin, Hōkentaishō, Shōryōchitaishō, Benzaiten, Kichijōten, Taishakuten
- syncretized with
- Brahma
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The shrine that encases the sculpture is composed of seven panels depicting...Bonten (Brahma)”
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