八はち大だい明みょう王おう

noun

Eight Great Wisdom Kings

A set of eight wrathful deities in Esoteric Buddhism, often depicted as guardians. The eight are Acala, Kundali, Mezu, Munosho, Trilokavijaya, Ucchusma, Vajrayaksa, and Yamantaka. Compare with 五大明王 (Five Great Wisdom Kings).

See also: 五大明王

• 八はち大だい明みょう王おうは密みっ教きょうの守しゅ護ご神しんとして信しん仰こうされている。

  The Eight Great Wisdom Kings are venerated as guardian deities in Esoteric Buddhism.