Ulkāmukha Pretarāja
deity intermediate Buddhist single tradition · 1
Ulkāmukha Pretarāja, also known as Mianran Dashi, is a deity within Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhist traditions, particularly prevalent in East Asian Buddhism. He is considered a manifestation of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara (Guanyin), specifically appearing in a wrathful form to aid beings trapped in the preta realm (pretaloka), the realm of hungry ghosts.
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- co occurs with
- Mianran Dashi
- aspect of
- Avalokiteshvara
- manifested by
- Guanyin
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“Ulkāmukha Pretarāja is typically depicted like a hungry ghost, with a fearsome appearance, often with multiple arms and heads, symbolizing his power and ability to overcome obstacles. He is characterized by a gaping mouth with flames emanating from it, representing his ability to consume negative karma and the suffering of pretas”
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