Eight Great Yakṣa Generals
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The Eight Great Yakṣa Generals are guardian deities in Buddhism. They are retainers of Vaiśravaṇa, guardian of the north and king of the yakṣas. In East Asia, they are also variously known as the Eight Great Yakṣas, the Eight Great Heavenly Kings, and the Eight Brothers of Vaiśravaṇa.
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- Twenty-Eight Great Yakṣa Generals, Yakṣas, Rakṣasas
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- Vaiśravaṇa
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“Among the many yakṣas under Vaiśravaṇa's rule, the Eight Great Yakṣa Generals are ranked at the top of the hierarchy. Always at Vaiśravaṇa's command, these deities command 36,000 yakṣas that serve their king and are said to protect those who venerate them.”
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