Tamonten
deity sky Buddhist single tradition · 2
Tamonten is one of the Four Heavenly Kings depicted on the shrine panels. He is derived from the Hindu pantheon and serves as a protective deity in Buddhist tradition.
↻ synthesized from 2 sources
When
- First attested
- 700 CE
- Attested period
- 700 – 2020
- Historical notes
- One of Four Heavenly Kings depicted on shrine panel in Tenpyō period style.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Kareiteimo, Kenrojishin, Hōkentaishō, Shōryōchitaishō, Benzaiten, Kichijōten, Taishakuten, Bonten, Jikokuten, Zochoten, Komokuten, Bishamonten, Hachiman
- syncretized with
- Bishamon
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“The shrine that encases the sculpture is composed of seven panels depicting the Four Heavenly Kings...Tamonten”
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“Bishamon is also called Tamonten (多聞天 lit. "listening to many teachings") because he is seen as the guardian of the places where the Buddha preaches. He is believed to live halfway down Mount Sumeru.”
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