also: てんりょう
noun
deva and naga; heavenly beings and dragon deities
Buddhist term referring collectively to devas (heavenly beings) and nagas (dragon/serpent deities), often as protectors of the Dharma.
仏教美術では、天竜八部衆がよく描かれる。
In Buddhist art, the eight kinds of beings including devas and nagas are often depicted.
noun
heavenly dragon; celestial dragon
A dragon associated with the heavens or celestial realms; can be used in mythological or literary contexts.
天竜が雲間から姿を現した。
A heavenly dragon appeared from between the clouds.
Compound of 天 (heaven, celestial) and 竜 (dragon). The Buddhist sense derives from the grouping of devas and nagas as protectors.