Kǒngquè Míngwáng
deity Chinese Buddhism single tradition · 1
A Buddhist deity venerated in China, known as the Peacock Wisdom King. Her veneration in contemporary times is closely related to medical care, public health, environmental protection, and social welfare. Her image is enshrined in many Chinese Buddhist temples across China, Taiwan, and Singapore.
When
- Historical notes
- Contemporary veneration includes temples in multiple Chinese provinces and promotion by the Chinese Great Peacock Buddha Association in Taiwan.
Relationships
- aspect of
- Mahāmāyūrī
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In China, she is known as Kǒngquè Míngwáng (孔雀明王) and her image is enshrined in many Chinese Buddhist temples. In contemporary times, her veneration is thought to be closely related to medical care, public health, environmental protection, and social welfare.”
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