Five Wisdom Kings / Godai Myoo: Daiitoku Myoo (五大明王 大威徳明王)

Five Myoos come together to form the group of Myoo; Fudo Myoo is at the center, with Gozanze Myoo, Gundari Myoo, Daiitoku Myoo, and Kongoyasha Myoo positioned around it to the north, south, east, and west. The five great Myoo are the most powerful forms of anger that get rid of various obstacles, but they also completely envelop and protect the center and the four cardinal directions. Thus, it is said that the five Myoo have both great power and benefits.

Daïitoku-Myôô, also known as Acala Vidyârâja or Fudō Myō-ō in Japanese, is one of the Five Wisdom Kings or Wisdom Kings in Esoteric Buddhism. He is a fierce and wrathful deity who embodies the power to overcome delusions, ignorance, and evil forces, thereby illuminating the path to truth and wisdom.

Daïitoku-Myôô is typically depicted with a fearsome and wrathful appearance, often depicted with a red or blue complexion. He symbolizes the wrathful aspect of enlightenment and serves as a guardian and protector of the Buddhist teachings. His wrathful appearance is not directed at practitioners but rather at the forces of delusion and malevolence.

He is usually depicted with six arms, each holding different weapons and implements, symbolizing his powerful protection in all directions. Additionally, he has three eyes that symbolize his ability to see the past, present, and future, as well as his deep wisdom and knowledge.

Daïitoku-Myôô is an important figure in Esoteric Buddhism and is particularly revered in Japanese Shingon and Tendai Buddhist traditions. Practitioners often turn to him for protection, guidance, and the removal of obstacles on their spiritual journey. Rituals and ceremonies dedicated to Daïitoku-Myôô are an integral part of Esoteric Buddhist practice.

His role as a wrathful deity is to destroy delusions and ignorance, allowing practitioners to progress on their path to enlightenment. He embodies the transformative power of wisdom, and his worship is believed to grant strength, courage, and spiritual growth to those who seek his guidance.

In summary, Daïitoku-Myôô is a wrathful deity in Esoteric Buddhism, representing the power to overcome delusions, ignorance, and evil forces while guiding practitioners toward truth and wisdom. His fierce appearance and protective nature make him an essential figure in Esoteric Buddhist practice, particularly in Japanese Buddhism.

• Size: H10×W5.3×D7.5 (cm), 65g
• Material: Tsuge (柘植)
• Made in China
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