Translation guide
Vaisravana is a Buddhist deity, one of the Four Heavenly Kings, associated with wealth and protection. In Japanese, he is most commonly known as 毘沙門天 (Bishamonten).
Referring to the Buddhist guardian deity, one of the Four Heavenly Kings, associated with the north, wealth, and protection.
The standard Japanese name for Vaisravana. Used in Buddhist contexts, temples, and traditional stories.
Bishamonten is one of the Four Heavenly Kings.
An alternative name for Vaisravana, meaning 'he who hears much'. Less common than 毘沙門天 but still used in Buddhist contexts.
Tamon-ten protects the northern direction.
A shortened form of 毘沙門天, sometimes used in names of temples or in historical texts.
Bishamon-do is in Kyoto.