Sunday History Museum: Interpreting Our 'Mandala of Benzaiten'
December 6, 2026
Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History
2-1-15 Midoricho, Mito-shi, Ibaraki茨城県立歴史館
茨城県 水戸市 水戸市緑町2-1-15
When people hear the name Benzaiten, they often picture a graceful woman among the Seven Lucky Gods. However, in Buddhism, Benzaiten is also seen as a powerful female figure armed with weapons. The Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History holds a 'Mandala of Benzaiten' that portrays her in this strong and dynamic form. This lecture will focus on interpreting this artwork, especially considering the presence of fierce guardian deities depicted within the painting.
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