Tag: Buddhist guardian

• Chapter 25d–Virudhaka’s Spell of Unyielding Guardianship

  

  Another ruler of the cardinal directions, Virudhaka⁠, was present at the gathering. Surrounded by countless legions of Kumbhandas⁠, he stood up, draped his robe over one shoulder, and with clasped hands, spoke to the Lord: “I, too, will offer protective spells to benefit all people and especially safeguard those qualified preachers who uphold these teachings.…

  William Altig

  February 11, 2024

  Chapter 25, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• Chapter 25c–Guardian Vaisravana’s Celestial Spells of Protection

  

  Then Vaisravana⁠, one of the Four Heavenly Kings who guard the cardinal directions, spoke to the Lord: “I will also offer protective spells to benefit those who preach these teachings. Out of compassion, I will ensure their safety and protection. The spells are: “In ‘atte’ and ‘natte,’ find courage anew,‘Vanatte anade,’ let peace flow through…

  William Altig

  February 10, 2024

  Chapter 25, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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