qié-lán-shen
deity Chinese Buddhism single tradition · 1
The qié-lán-shen are tutelary gods of Chinese temples. They are also known as garanjin (伽藍神, lit. kami of the garan) in Japanese. This syncretic solution is believed to have its roots in the Chinese qié-lán-shen.
When
- Attested period
- 710 – 794
- Historical notes
- Roots in Chinese temples during the Nara period (710–794).
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Hachiman, Miroku Bosatsu, Tokusō Daigongen, Kanda Myōjin, Kami
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“This syncretic solution is believed to have its roots in the Chinese qié-lán-shen (garanjin (伽藍神, lit. kami of the garan) in Japanese), tutelary gods of Chinese temples.”
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