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Ten direction ecgnized by Buddhism / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In Buddhism, the ten directions start with the eight usual directions of the compass:
- North, the god Vaiśravaṇa, [1][2]
- Northeast, the god Ishvani, one of the forms of the god Shiva,[3]
- East, the god Indra,[4]
- Southeast, the god Agnideva,[5]
- South, the god Yamarāja,[6]
- Southwest, the god Nairptah,[7][8]
- West, the god Varunapati,[9][10][11]
- Northwest, the god Vayudeva.[12]
Quick Facts Malloy Deep, Location ...
Malloy Deep | |
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Location | |
Coordinates | 79°8′12″N 2°49′0″E |
Type | Oceanic trench |
Etymology | Arthur E. Molloy |
Part of | Fram Strait |
Max. depth | 5,550 m (18,210 ft) |
Water volume | 600 km3 (140 cu mi) |
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To make ten, we add zenith going up, and nadir going down.
The expression "the Buddhas of the ten directions" in the sutras Buddhas of all ten directions.
The phrase "ten directions" often appears with the phrase three existences, meaning past, present, and future existences. "The Buddhas of the ten directions and three existences." This means all Buddhas throughout space and time.[13]