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| + | A [[gohō dōji]] ([[護法童子]]?) is a [[spirit]] from [[Japanese Buddhist]] [[folklore]]. | ||
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| + | It is a small, childlike familiar devoted to serving followers of the [[dharma]]. | ||
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| + | In classic stories from {{Wiki|medieval}} collections such as the [[Uji Shui Monogatari]], it is generally depicted as having the [[appearance]] of a young boy wearing a collar of swords, with a large sword in one hand and a noose in the other. | ||
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| + | It flies through the [[air]] by riding a [[Wheel of Dharma]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:56, 3 February 2016
A gohō dōji (護法童子?) is a spirit from Japanese Buddhist folklore.
It is a small, childlike familiar devoted to serving followers of the dharma.
In classic stories from medieval collections such as the Uji Shui Monogatari, it is generally depicted as having the appearance of a young boy wearing a collar of swords, with a large sword in one hand and a noose in the other.
It flies through the air by riding a Wheel of Dharma.
