# Sunday History Museum: Interpreting Our 'Mandala of Benzaiten'
_日曜歴史館「当館蔵『弁才天曼荼羅図』を読み解く」_

- **When:** Sun, Dec 6, 2026 (JST)
- **Where:** Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History — 2-1-15 Midoricho, Mito-shi, Ibaraki
- **Map:** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=36.379932,140.451584
- **Price:** price on the official site
- **Category:** Art & Exhibitions
- **Official site:** https://rekishikan-ibk.jp/event/sunday/post-15781/
- **On Tokyo Events:** https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/sunday-history-museum-interpreting-our-mandala-of-benzaiten

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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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Source: Tokyo Events — https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/sunday-history-museum-interpreting-our-mandala-of-benzaiten