Zochoten

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Zochoten 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.

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: Komokuten, Tamonten, Kareiteimo, Kenrojishin, Hōkentaishō, Shōryōchitaishō, Benzaiten, Kichijōten, Taishakuten, Bonten, Jikokuten

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Mentioned by

Benzaiten
Kichijōten
Taishakuten
Bonten
Jikokuten

Sources

wikipedia (1)

Standing Statue of Kichijōten

Source passages

“The shrine that encases the sculpture is composed of seven panels depicting the Four Heavenly Kings...Zochoten”
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