Mahācakra
deity Chinese Buddhism single tradition · 1
Mahācakra (大輪明王; Dàlún Míngwáng) is one of the Eight Great Wisdom Kings. He is a manifestation of Maitreya, and associated with the south-west.
When
- First attested
- 980 CE
- Attested period
- 980 – 1000
- Historical notes
- Chinese translation of Mañjuśrī-mūla-kalpa completed c. 980-1000 CE.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Vajrahāsa, Mahābala, Hayagriva, Acala, Yamantaka, Trailokyavijaya, Kuṇḍali, Aparajita, Padanaksipa, Eight Great Wisdom Kings, Ucchuṣma
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Mahācakra (大輪明王; Dàlún Míngwáng) - Manifestation of Maitreya, associated with the outer north”
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