八はち部ぶ

noun

the eight legions

Abbreviation of 八部衆. Refers to the eight classes of supernatural beings that protect Buddhism: devas, nagas, yaksas, gandharvas, asuras, garudas, kimnaras, and mahoragas. Used in Buddhist contexts.

See also: 八部衆

• 八はち部ぶは仏ぶっ法ぽうを守しゅ護ごする八はっ種しゅの衆しゅ生じょうを指さす。

  The eight legions refer to the eight kinds of beings that protect the Buddhist teachings.