Qinguang King
deity underworld Buddhist single tradition · 1
The Qinguang King is a deity in charge of the first of the ten courts in the underworld. Following the introduction of Buddhism to China and the popularization of Yama, Jiang Ziwen was placed in this role.
When
- First attested
- 200 CE
- Attested period
- 200 – 200
- Historical notes
- Jiang Ziwen was placed in this role following the introduction of Buddhism to China.
Relationships
- manifests as
- Jiang Ziwen
- co occurs with
- God of Bell Mountain
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Following the introduction of Buddhism to China and the popularization of its king of the dead Yama, Jiang was placed in charge of the first of the ten courts in underworld as the Qinguang King (秦廣王蔣; 秦广王蒋; Qínguǎng Wáng Jiǎng).”
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