|
| |
| | In Hinduism Hinduism and Buddhism Buddhism the lokapala Skt Skt world... |
 | | In Hinduism Hinduism and Buddhism Buddhism, the "lokapala" (Skt Skt. | | | Vaisravana Vaisravana (Namtose), the guardian of the north In Japan Japan, the lokapala are known as the Four Guardian Gods Four Guardian Gods. | | | In Hinduism Hinduism and Buddhism Buddhism the lokapala Skt Skt world... |
|
http://www.biodatabase.de/Lokapala
(170 words)
|
|
| |
| | Lokapala - encyclopedia article about Lokapala. |
| | , the lokapala are known as the Four Guardian Gods In Japanese Buddhism, the Four Guardian Gods (Jp. | | | They are known as the Lokapalas (Sanskrit "world-protectors"), a set of four Hindu (Vedic) deities adopted by Buddhism: |
|
http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Lokapala
(673 words)
|
|
| |
| | pl Agni Agni is a deity of fire fire in... |
| | In Buddhism Buddhism, he is a lokapala lokapala guarding the South-East. | | | As a Hindu Hindu deity, he is sometimes said to be Indra's twin, and therefore a son of Dyaus Pita Dyaus Pita and Prthivi Prthivi. |
|
http://www.biodatabase.de/Agni
(490 words)
|
|
| |
| | The Arts of Asia |
| | These Lokapala represent supernatural guardian figures who trample demons in defense of Buddhism. | | | This pair of Lokapala [loh-kah-pah-lah] represents two of the four Buddhist guardian figures. | | | This pair of Lokapala was once placed in a tomb. |
|
http://66.195.106.23/teacherpackets/teachingpackets/TP/AsianArt/Artwork/APair.htm
(432 words)
|
|
| |
| | Lokapala |
| | Lokapala, standing against evil spirits wearing warrior¹s regalia, 8th 9th century |
|
http://www.colmusart.org/html/s03acquisitions/ra2004013.htm
(12 words)
|
|
| |
| | Lokapala -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article |
| | In (A constitutional monarchy occupying the Japanese Archipelago; a world leader in electronics and automobile manufacture and ship building) Japan, the lokapala are known as the (Click link for more info and facts about Four Guardian Gods) Four Guardian Gods. |
|
http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/encyclopedia/l/lo/lokapala.htm
(207 words)
|
|
| |
| | Travel 2 Indonesia (The Prambaanan Temples) |
| | At the outer side of the toot of the temple were figures of Lokapala Gods in different posture. | | | The story was about Krisna, an avatar of Wisnu. |
|
http://www.emp.pdx.edu/htliono/wisnu.html
(340 words)
|
|
| |
| | Lokapala: Sai Baba Dictionary on Lokapala |
| | Definition and meaning of Lokapala is as it has been explained by Sai Baba, it is extracted from the website http://www.vahini.org. | | | Let the different faiths exist, let them flourish, and let the glory of God be sung in all the languages and in a variety of tunes. | | | For articles related to Lokapala, see: Lokapala, Hinduism, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul. |
|
http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/Lokapala/id/145303
(321 words)
|
|
| |
| | LOKAPALA |
| | As Guardians they could call upon the spirits of the next world to help them protect the tomb if necessary. |
|
http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/definition/LOKAPALA
(67 words)
|
|
| |
| | Page 20 |
| | The lokapala further indicate that potolaka is conceptually identical to Mount Meru and Ekadasamukha Avalokiteshvara is a fully enlightened Buddha at the top of the mountain. | | | Shadakshari is particularly important in Tibet as the Dalai Lama is considered to be the earthly reincarnation of this specific form of Avalokiteshvara (Rhie and Thurman, 145). | | | The four lokapala, who are traditionally positioned on the fourth terrace of Mount Meru serve to mark and protect the sacred environment of Potolaka. |
|
http://www.purifymind.com/Om20.htm
(1056 words)
|
|
| |
| | Four Heavenly Kings - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Under the Buddhist faith, the Four Heavenly Kings (Sanskrit: Deva-raja or lokapala; Chinese: Tianwang or Tienwang (天王); Japanese: Shitennou (四天王)) are four guardian gods who reside at the foot of Mount Sumeru, each of whom is responsible for one cardinal direction. | | | They are the protectors of the world and fighters of evil, each able to command a legion of supernatural creatures to protect the Dharma. |
|
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Heavenly_Kings
(357 words)
|
|
| |
| | Four Guardian Gods Hindu Japanese Buddhism Dharma Sanskrit Lokapala Jp deities |
| | The Four Guardian Gods are a direct descendant of the Lokapalas (Sanskrit "world-protectors"), originally a set of four Hindu deities adopted by Buddhism. | | | Four Guardian Gods Hindu Japanese Buddhism Dharma Sanskrit Lokapala Jp deities | | | Among the four guardian s of the world (lokapala), he is ruler of the North... |
|
http://en.powerwissen.com/BXJ5ZuRdKLhY2%2B1uB0SGnw%3D%3D_Four_Great_Kings.html
(227 words)
|
|
| |
| | Arts & Crafts Gallery, LLC BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - Ancient & Monumental LOKAPALA GUARDIAN FIGURE, rare head and torso, ... |
| | In Hindu and Buddhist mythology, any of the guardians (sometimes referred to as "Lokapalas") of the four cardinal directions. | | | They are known in Tibetan as 'jig-rtenskyong, in Chinese as t'ien-wang, and in Japanese as shi-tenno. | | | Ancient & Monumental LOKAPALA GUARDIAN FIGURE, rare head and torso, Ming to early Qing Dynasty (1279- 1800 AD), marble, 35”h x 15”wx11” deep, custom base, old Beijing collection, Henan Province, rare, powerful carving, aged patina, fine quality |
|
http://www.artscraftsgal.com/prod.itml/icOid/725
(231 words)
|
|
| |
| | Dharmapala |
| | In Tibetan Buddhism, there are two other classes of Defenders known as lokapala and ksetrapala. | | | There is also a group of wrathful deities known as heruka, which are very similar in appearance, but are not bodhisattvas. |
|
http://www.wikiverse.org/dharmapala
(298 words)
|
|
| |
| | The Kingdom of Lokapala - Joglosemar Online |
| | Wisrawa himself he was a respected King, doing a lot for the welfare of Lokapala people. | | | When the time came, he went to retreat and lived as an ascetic and Danaraja became a King. | | | As told in Ramayana, King Danaraja or Danapati, was a brilliant, charming and wise man as a result of his father's education since his early childhood. |
|
http://www.cjb.cc/members/joglosemar/wayang_kingdom/lokapala.html
(323 words)
|
|
| |
| | Wrathful deities - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Dharmapalas or "Protectors of the Law" are bodhisattvas, beings one step from enlightenment, which have taken a vow to assist other sentient beings on their path | | | Lokapalas or "Protectors of the World" are guardians of the four cardinal directions |
|
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrathful_deities
(233 words)
|
|
| |
| | Wonwonsaji, Silla's Remain |
| | The figures carved on the upper part of the pedestals are the 12 figures of the Oriental Zodiac and the four figures carved on the first story of each pagoda are Lokapala, the Guardian Kings of the Four Quarters, the world and the Buddhist faith. | | | They were built probably during the 8th century. |
|
http://www.silla.cc/Wonwonsaji.htm
(96 words)
|
|
| |
| | Kubera lokapala Hinduism Buddhist External Links Ashta-Dikpalas Kuber Darshan |
| | Kubera has been adopted into the Buddhist pantheon as a lokapala under the Sanskrit name Vaisravana. | | | Kubera lokapala Hinduism Buddhist External Links Ashta-Dikpalas Kuber Darshan | | | He has two to four hands and may carry in his hands a mace, a purse containing money, a... |
|
http://en.powerwissen.com/OX7f9Gunj2wG9kkfKhiYjQ%3D%3D_Kubera.html
(159 words)
|
|
| |
| | artsMIA: Permanent Collection |
| | These magnificent Buddhist lokapalas or guardian kings originally served as tomb guardians in an aristocratic T'ang burial. | | | Wearing elaborate headdresses and armor, and with a fierce expression on their faces, each king tramples underfoot a demon clinging desperately to a rockwork base. |
|
http://www.artsmia.org/collection/search/art.cfm?id=84073
(171 words)
|
|
| |
| | 33Dynasties.com - Item #2019 - Large Sandstone Carving of a Lokapala |
| | Lokapala, referred to in Chinese as "heavenly kings", were guardians of the universe and protectors of Buddhist law. | | | This piece, carved with supreme artistry was, according to my sourcing, removed from a temple slated for destruction in Hebei Province. | | | This style of dress is quite different from the dress commonly seen on Pottery Lokapala figures. |
|
http://www.33dynasties.com/catalog/2019/2019_text.html
(203 words)
|
|
| |
| | [No title] |
| | kIbeko bisoka loka lokapAla hute saba, kahU.N koU bho na charavAho kapi \-bhAluko | | | 37 bhUmi bhUmipAla, byAlapAlaka patAla, nAka\- pAla, lokapAla jete, subhaTa\-samAju hai | | | bhUmipAla,byAlapAla,nAkapAla, lokapAla kArana kR^ipAla, mai.n sabaike jIkI thAha lI |
|
http://sanskrit.gde.to/hindi/tulasi/Kavitavali_i.txt
(12011 words)
|
|
| |
| | Lokapala from LiveJournal |
| | I seem to have a chronic curse of not getting two questions or more right per battle, though. | | | Be sure to join it if you can! | | | Вот какую ссылку по этому поводу вчера подкинула моя ни разу не поверхностно любимая language freakess lokapala. |
|
http://www.ljseek.com/search/Lokapala
(875 words)
|
|
| |
| | Vaishravana (Rnam Thos Sras Or Rnam Sras) |
| | As a Lokapala or Guardian King, Vaishravana looks after the Northern region and the Mount Sumeru, the centre of the universe. | | | His abode is Alaka in the Himalayas, abounding in wealth and magnificence, where he is attended upon by yakshas and kinnaras. |
|
http://www.exoticindiaart.com/product/EA41
(429 words)
|
|
| |
| | Lokapala and Officials |
| | Center is lokapala or celestial guardian king defeats evil by standing on a demon. | | | Lokapalas were associated with the cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) which held significance to emperors who sought to become universal rulers. | | | Ceramic figures were placed intombs during the Tang Dynasty. |
|
http://library.thinkquest.org/12255/museum/up02.html
(72 words)
|
|
| |
| | Lokapalas - Guardians of the World - Indian Mythology |
| | Lokapalas - Guardians of the World - Indian Mythology | | | The eight Lokapalas, the guardians of this world are Indra, Agni, Yama, Surya, Varuna, Pavana, Kubera and Soma. | | | The are also called the guardians of directions and each one is associated with a particular cardinal point on the compass. |
|
http://members.cox.net/apamnapat/entities/Lokapala.html
(56 words)
|
|
| |
| | lords.html |
| | The eight Lokapala, Hindu Lords of the Watchtowers, are each assisted by an elephant: | | | Each direction corresponds to a color in India: |
|
http://www.open-sesame.com/lords.html
(190 words)
|
|
| |
| | Heaven |
| | The mystery of this is explained in the aitareya Upanishad, which begins with the creation of these lokapAla Devas, who were hungry and asked God to provide for them. | | | Anyway, it clearly tells us about heaven, it is in a sensory plane that extends through the mind of humankind. | | | This is why we have a symbiotic relationship with the lokapAla (second rank) Devas. |
|
http://www.hindunet.org/srh_home/1996_2/msg00145.html
(645 words)
|
|
| |
| | China Travel Services China Tour Packages - From $899, airfare indcluded |
| | The two murals on each side of the wall of North Gate portrayed the scene of Buddhist worship and Dharma protection, comprising 36 figures such as Lokapala, Heavenly Queen, various gods and demons. | | | The Heavenly Queen elegantly dressed looks graceful, and the robust Lokapala, awe-inspiring with frowning brows and glaring eyes, while the naked warriors covered with bulging bodily muscles fully displayed their bold spirit. | | | The best painted was the image of Guanyin watching the moon in the water, with her half chest bared, a light transparent gauze draped over her shoulders and wearing pearl and jade ornaments on her chest, looking beautiful, affable, dazzling and divine. |
|
http://www.cntravel.biz/china_travel_destinations/beijing/attraction/faihaitmple.htm
(327 words)
|
|
| |
| | Observations - Chapter Two |
| | In that year, an Old Javanese (Kawi) charter issued by Maharaja Sri Lokapala mentions three sorts of performers: atapukan, aringgit, and abanol. | | | To my knowledge, there are no records placing the existence of wayang any time before AD 860. |
|
http://www.sagecraft.com/puppetry/definitions/historical/chapter2.html
(6097 words)
|
|
| |
| | lokapala -- Encyclopædia Britannica |
| | Kubera, also referred to as Vaisravana, is common to both Hindu and… | | | "lokapala." Encyclopædia Britannica from Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service. |
|
http://www.britannica.com/eb/article?eu=49954&tocid=0&query=yul%20brynner&ct=
(73 words)
|
|
| |
| | Virupaksa |
| | Certain technical and stylistic details link this piece with South Tibetan lokapala featured on stupas which were in all likelihood built between 1350 and 1550. | | | Tibetan representations of the guardian-kings display strong Chinese influences, such as the armour worn by this figure and which is a variation of suits of armor dating from the | | | Despite the visible canine teeth, the face is smiling and pleasant. |
|
http://www.museeguimet.fr/gb/pages/page_id18033_u1l2.htm
(225 words)
|
|
| |
| | Attractions in Sichuan - Wenshu Monastery |
| | Its main buildings include the Hall of Lokapala, the Hall of Three Bodhisattvas, Daxiongbaodian (Precious Hall of Sakyamuni), Shuofatang (The Buddhist Lecture Hall), and the Scriptures Hall. | | | There are in the Monastery over 400 statues of stone, iron, bronze, painted-clay as well as wood, in various size and shape. | | | The Wenshu (Manjusri) Monastery was built in the Southern Dynasty and rebuilt in the Qing Dynasty. |
|
http://www.chinadiscover.net/chengdu/attractions_wenshu_monastery.htm
(970 words)
|
|
| |
| | Lokapala Guardian Bronze Buddha |
| | The four Lokapala are the guardians of the four directions, who are often seen as gigantic figures placed at the entrance to a temple complex, dressed in armor and standing upon a base of mountains that symbolizes the fourth terrace of Mount Meru at the center of the universe. | | | From this vantage point they listen and watch for evil spirits from which they protect the world. |
|
http://www.buddhamuseum.com/lokapala-sm-bronze_5641.html
(352 words)
|
|
| |
| | The Mahabharata, Book 2: Sabha Parva: Lokapala Sabhakhayana Parva: Section V |
| | The Mahabharata, Book 2: Sabha Parva: Lokapala Sabhakhayana Parva: Section V | | | Narada again spoke, saying,--"That king who is thus employed in the protection of four orders, Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Sudras, passeth his days here happily and attaineth hereafter to the region of Sakra (heaven).'" | | | He was a perfect master in reconciling contradictory texts and differentiating in applying general principles to particular cases, as also in interpreting contraries by reference to differences in situation, eloquent, resolute, intelligent, possessed of powerful memory. |
|
http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m02/m02005.htm
(3442 words)
|
|
| |
| | Travel 2 Indonesia (The Prambaanan Temples) |
| | Darmais and Casparis identified Dyah Lokapala as King Kayuwangi who issued Argapura Inscription (863 A.D.) According to Balitung inscription (907 A.D.), Kayuwangi was the King between 851-882 A.D. The King before Kayuwangi era was Rakai Pikatan, and thus be concluded that Jatiningrat was indeed Rakai Pikatan. | | | According to the 856 A.D. inscription (locality source is unknown, preserved in Jakarta Museum of Art) stated that King Jatiningrat was replaced by Dyah Lokapala. |
|
http://www.emp.pdx.edu/htliono/pramban.html
(1109 words)
|
|
| |
| | Pair of Beautiful Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Lokapala |
| | These lokapalas are very well modeled trampling a demon on a wavy rockwork plinth. | | | Lokapalas were thought to ward off evil from the tomb. | | | Description: These are handsome, tall sculptures of lokapalas of the Tang Dynasty in china. |
|
http://www.trocadero.com/minggallery/items/306691/item306691store.html
(230 words)
|
|
| |
| | Lokapalas and caturmaharajikas in Chilas und Thalpan (Nordpakistan) |
| | They do not wear the long ('Kusana')-coat[fn 3] which is usually typical for the lokapalas in the North-West; a nimbus is visible behind their heads, and as a matter of fact they do not hold spears, but rise their right hands more in a kind of abhaya-mudra. | | | This carving, donated by Kuberavahana, is not only different in the way the figures are represented, it also shows shows three figures – instead of two, as the others do – and they are shown in front of a uniformly hammered plate, resembling a wall panel. | | | Stupas, Tempel und verwandte Bauwerke aus drei Felsbildstationen bei Chilas am oberen Indus (Nordpakistan) |
|
http://www.thewalt.de/lokapala/lokap_engl.htm
(590 words)
|
|
| |
| | Head of a Lokapala, China, 17th C. |
| | Head of a temple guardian ("Lokapala" in sanscript), showing an extremely fierce expression. | | | Head of a Lokapala, China, 17th C. AfricAsia | | | Head of a Lokapala, China, 17th C. browse these categories for related items... |
|
http://www.africasia-primitive-and-antiques.com/items/299670/item299670store.html
(52 words)
|
|
| |
| | Excellent Tang Dynasty Pottery Painted Lokapala |
| | Lokapalas were though to ward off evil from the tomb. | | | This lokapala still has a great deal of original pigment still remaining. | | | Condition: Color fading, abrasions, small chips and/or minor deterioration with possible areas of expert restoration is not unusual in burial pieces of this age. |
|
http://www.trocadero.com/minggallery/items/320781/item320781.html
(194 words)
|
|
| |
| | Catalogue Entry - MIHO MUSEUM |
| | Similar muscular Lokapala guardian kings have been found in large numbers from around the middle of the 8th century, from the Shaanmianshichang tomb with Tang wall paintings excavated in the suburbs of Xifan city thought to date around Tianbao 1 (742), to the Tang dynasty Tomb 12 found in Guojiatan village, Xifan city. | | | This figurine, however, with its vibrant pose that does not destroy the figurefs overall balance, and its beautiful tri-color glaze effect can be most closely related, however, to the Lokapala excavated from the Zhongbao village site. | | | Then his armor, demon, rock pedestal, and other elements were coated in a beautiful finish of brown, green, blue, and white glazes. |
|
http://www.miho.or.jp/booth/html/doccon/00003570e.htm
(286 words)
|
|
| |
| | Mongolian Thangka - BODHISATTVA |
| | Throning on top is the rain god, the blue Vajrapani, also set against a flaming aureole. | | | Around the Bodhissatva we see various other deities on horseback, reminiscent of Lokapala, as well as several other animals and even a lion dog. | | | He is sitting on a mule, which is also quite uncommon, holding on to a silver-colored disc likely to represent the moon. |
|
http://www.fareastasianart.com/stores/namarama/items/347789/item347789fareastasianart.html
(153 words)
|
|
| |
| | Mural Paintings |
| | A mural of one of the Lokapala (Guardian Kings of the Directions) |
|
http://www.skidmore.edu/academics/asianstudies/TibetanPhotos/Murals.html
(32 words)
|
|
| |
| | LARGE SANCAI-GLAZED SCULPTURE OF A LOKAPALA -H.701 - Antique Antiquities - The Barakat Gallery Antiquities at ... |
| | Known as Lokapala and as the Devaraja, or Celestial King, this guardian figure is a more general type of Chinese art known as mingqi. | | | Mingqi were any of a variety of objects specifically created for interment in the tombs of elite individuals in order to provide for the afterlife. | | | LARGE SANCAI-GLAZED SCULPTURE OF A LOKAPALA -H.701 - Antique Antiquities - The Barakat Gallery Antiquities at Directiques.com |
|
http://www.directiques.com/InvDetail.asp?id=1070
(74 words)
|
|
| |
| | Asian Antiques - Gallery 1 Enlargement |
| | A terra cotta, low fired tomb figure in the form of a warrior figure often called Lokapala. | | | These armored figures with fierce demeanor, standing with an extended arm holding a sword or weapon, became the guardians of Tang tomb entrances. |
|
http://www.ethnoarts.com/china-6-19-2002-05-z.htm
(60 words)
|
|
| |
| | lokapala - OneLook Dictionary Search |
| | Tip: Click on the first link on a line below to go directly to a page where "lokapala" is defined. | | | We found one dictionary with English definitions that includes the word lokapala: |
|
http://onelook.com/?w=lokapala
(68 words)
|
|
| |
| | Usnisavijaya |
| | This monumental painting -gouache on canvas, with sporadic golden highlights on the faces of the deity- has been executed with great finesse. | | | On the other hand, the golden motifs on the central figure's clothing, and the canon of the lokapala, all derive from China. | | | There is a substantial Nepalese influence, as shown by the small, ornamentally treated floral columns, the leafy arches, the red and blue ground embellished with monochrome foliation, or the jewels modelled on |
|
http://www.museeguimet.fr/gb/pages/page_id18039_u1l2.htm
(292 words)
|
|
|
