Dapeng
deity single tradition · 1
According to a book by martial arts master Liang Shouyu, Dapeng is a great bird that lived in ancient China. During the Song dynasty the government was corrupt and foreigners were constantly invading China. Sakyamuni sent Dapeng down to earth to protect China.
When
- First attested
- 960 CE
- Attested period
- 960 – 1279
- Historical notes
- Song dynasty
Relationships
- created by
- Sakyamuni
- co occurs with
- Dapeng Jinchi Mingwang
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“According to a book by martial arts master Liang Shouyu, "[A] Dapeng is a great bird that lived in ancient China. Legend has it, that Dapeng Jinchi Mingwang was the guardian that stayed above the head of Gautama Buddha. Dapeng could get rid of all evil in any area. Even the Monkey King was no match for it. During the Song dynasty the government was corrupt and foreigners were constantly invading China. Sakyamuni sent Dapeng down to earth to protect China”
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