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Japanese Buddhist goddess
Benzaiten (弁才天／弁財天; Japanese pronunciation: [ben.(d)zaꜜi.teɴ]), or simply Benten, is an East Asian Buddhist dharmapāla (wrathful goddess) who is similar
Benzaiten
Japanese deities of good fortune
gods of fortune from religions popular in Japan: from Mahayana Buddhism (Benzaiten, Bishamonten, Daikokuten, Hotei) which came to Japan from China but originated
Seven_Lucky_Gods
Shinto shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine (銭洗弁財天宇賀福神社, Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Jinja), popularly known as Zeniarai Benten, is a Shinto shrine in Kamakura, Kanagawa
Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine
Zeniarai_Benzaiten_Ugafuku_Shrine
Island in Japan
three most famous Benzaiten Temples in Japan, along with Enoshima Benzaiten (Kanagawa) and Chikubujima Benzaiten (Shiga). The Benzaiten is opened to the
Itsukushima
Japanese mythology deity (kami)
Ugajin was syncretically fused with Buddhist goddess Benzaiten, which became known as Uga Benzaiten or Uga Benten. The goddess sometimes carries on her
Ugajin
Traditional Japanese gateway
("Chinjusha"), and in that case a torii marks the shrine's entrance. Benzaiten is a syncretic goddess derived from the Indian divinity Sarasvati, who
Torii
The Three Great Shrines of Benzaiten (日本三大弁天) are a group of Japanese shrines dedicated to the worship of the goddess Benzaiten. During the Meiji Era separation
Three Great Shrines of Benzaiten
Three_Great_Shrines_of_Benzaiten
Principal Hindu goddess; goddess of knowledge, music, and speech
In Buddhism, she is venerated in many forms, including the East Asian Benzaiten (辯才天, "Eloquence Talent Deity"). In Jainism, Saraswati is revered as the
Saraswati
District in Taitō ward, Tokyo, Japan
be found in the park, including the Bentendo, dedicated to the goddess Benzaiten, on an island in Shinobazu Pond. The Kan'ei-ji, a major temple for the
Ueno
Buddhist temple in Kamakura, Japan
called benten kutsu (Benzaiten Grotto), contains a long winding tunnel with a low ceiling and various statues and devotionals to Benzaiten, the sea goddess
Hase-dera_(Kamakura)
Japanese Buddhist elephant-headed god
of Itsukushima Shrine, who was also identified with Benzaiten. During the medieval period, Benzaiten, Dakiniten, and Shōten were also combined into a single
Kangiten
Figure in Japanese folklore
recovering. During this time, Madeno Hamanosuke goes to Mt. Kinki to pray to Benzaiten, a god related to snakes, for the safety of his lord. He is answered by
Jiraiya
Shrine in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
behind three scales, which became his family crest. Three Great Shrines of Benzaiten Ono, S.; Woodard, W.P.; Sakamoto, S. (2004). Shinto the Kami Way. Tuttle
Enoshima_Shrine
Ancient Roman goddess of love, sex and fertility
Dimples of Venus Astrological planet Venus Hottentot Venus Sailor Venus Benzaiten Anahita Planet Venus in the Solar System Venus symbol Venus (1929 film)
Venus_(mythology)
Free-standing ornamental or arched gateway
other South Asian, East Asian and Southeast Asian cultures. For example, Benzaiten is a Japanese name for the Hindu goddess Saraswati, and the ancient Siddhaṃ
Torana_(architecture)
Buddhist temple in Nagahama, Shiga, Japan
Buzan-ha sect of Japanese Buddhism and its honzon is a hibutsu statue of Benzaiten. The temple's full name is Iwakin-san Hōgon-ji (巖金山 寶嚴寺), but it is popularly
Hōgon-ji
Offshore island in Fujisawa, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan
the island and adjacent coastline are the hub of a local resort area. Benzaiten, the goddess of music and entertainment, is enshrined on the island. The
Enoshima
Music genre that uses electronic instruments
contemporary pop and rock songs, and Osamu Kitajima's progressive rock album Benzaiten (1974). The mid-1970s saw the rise of electronic art music musicians such
Electronic_music
healing and medicine. The Seven Lucky Gods (七福神, Shichi Fukujin) are: Benzaiten (弁才天 or 弁財天) Also known as Benten or Benzaitennyo, she is the goddess
List_of_Japanese_deities
Topics referred to by the same term
Benten is another name for the Japanese Buddhist goddess Benzaiten. Benten may also refer to: Benten (Urusei Yatsura), a character in the manga series
Benten_(disambiguation)
Seven Lucky Gods Gameunjang-aegi Chilsungshin Śrīmahādevī Vaiśravaṇa Benzaiten Kangiten Njörðr Dedun Fortuna Mercury Pluto Dis Pater Abundantia Gad Ame-no-Sagume
List_of_fortune_deities
Japanese deity of fortune and wealth
Daikokuten was also linked or identified with other deities such as Ugajin, Benzaiten (the Buddhist version of Sarasvatī), Vaiśravana-Bishamonten, the earth
Daikokuten
Japanese god
the shinshi of Mount Hiei. He is sometimes identified with a masculine Benzaiten. Tendai thinkers promoted Jūzenji to the highest supreme ontological status
Jūzenji
Story in Japanese folklore which is circulated as true
Hanako-san. In Inokashira Park, Tokyo, there is a shrine to the goddess Benzaiten, as well as Inokashira Pond, a lake where visitors can rent rowing boats
Japanese_urban_legends
Japanese "Seven Gods of Fortune" originated as Hindu deities, including Benzaiten (Sarasvati), Bishamon (Vaiśravaṇa or Kubera), Daikoku (Mahakala/Shiva)
Religion_in_Japan
Sun goddess in Shinto
has been within the Chikubushima tradition in which the dragon goddess Benzaiten was the emanation of Amaterasu. Following that, in the Japanese epic,
Amaterasu
Shinto shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Minamoto pond hosts a sub-shrine called Hataage Benzaiten Shrine (旗上弁財天社) dedicated to goddess Benzaiten, a Buddhist deity. For this reason, the sub-shrine
Tsurugaoka_Hachimangū
Japanese water deity
or the seven gods of fortune, which include Daikokuten, Bishamonten, Benzaiten, Fukurokuju, Jurojin, and Hotei. Ebisu, together with Daikokuten, was
Ebisu_(mythology)
Buddhist temple in western Tokyo, Japan
Hachiōji Shichifukujin Pilgrimage (八王子七福神めぐり), and enshrines the goddess Benzaiten. It is popularly known as Moe-ji (萌え寺). It was formerly associated with
Ryōhō-ji
Serpentine creature in Japanese mythology
when he achieved bodhi, and is frequently represented as a giant cobra. Benzaiten 弁才天 is the Japanese name of the goddess Saraswati, who killed a 3-headed
Japanese_dragon
worshiped in Japan which have long been forgotten in India. Saraswati (Benzaiten) is arguably the most revered deity in Japan after the Buddha. She forms
Hinduism_in_Japan
Gods and goddesses in Hinduism
Nepal, Sri Lanka 1st century BCE Saraswati Vāgishvari, Vīnāpāni, Sharada Benzaiten (Japan), Biàncáitiān (China), Thurathadi (Myanmar), Suratsawadi (Thailand)
Hindu_deities
Buddhist term for aspirant to enlightenment
Avalokiteshvara. Deities like Saraswati (Chinese: Biàncáitiān, 辯才天, Japanese: Benzaiten) and Shiva (C: Dàzìzàitiān, 大自在天; J: Daikokuten) are still venerated as
Bodhisattva
form of Saraswati and goddess of wisdom A'as, god of wisdom Kamrusepa Benzaiten, a Japanese form of Saraswati, goddess of everything that flows: water
List_of_knowledge_deities
2026 South Korean television series
in Kamakura; and Grand Torii of Enoshima Shrine, Tenzan Lab, Enoshima Benzaiten Nakamize Street, Katase Fishing Port, and Enoshima Sea Candle on Enoshima
Can_This_Love_Be_Translated?
Buddhist god
and prosperity by the merchant class, alongside Daikokuten (大黒天) and Benzaiten (弁財天) as part of a trio of "three deities" (三天 Santen). Her cult peaked
Marici_(Buddhism)
Statue of Kichijoten (Lakshmi)
Four Heavenly Kings and other entities derived from the Hindu pantheon: Benzaiten (Saraswati), Taishakuten, Bonten (Brahma), Jikokuten, Zochoten, Komokuten
Standing_Statue_of_Kichijōten
Benzaiten (left), Kangiten (center) and Tamonten (right) in Daishō-in temple (Itsukushima, Hiroshima Prefecture)
Ganesha_in_Buddhism
Buddhist temple in Japan
(弁天堂, lit. hall of Benten) is a Buddhist temple dedicated to Benten or Benzaiten, goddess of wealth, happiness, wisdom, and music. Many such temples exist
Benten-dō
Xiangzi Nüwa Zhang Guolao, who carries a fish-drum Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto Benzaiten Phạm Thị Trân, the founder of Chèo Từ Đạo Hạnh, the founder of the art
List_of_art_deities
Naval ship (1889–1926)
to a famous Shinto-Buddhist shrine dedicated to the Buddhist goddess Benzaiten. Forming the backbone of the Imperial Japanese Navy during the First Sino-Japanese
Japanese_cruiser_Itsukushima
Shinto shrine in Kamakura, Japan
the Hidden Village of Kamakura. It is located very near the Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine. Tradition holds that Sasuke Inari Shrine was created by
Sasuke_Inari_Shrine
Japanese popular music genre
World (1973) and Osamu Kitajima's progressive psychedelic rock album Benzaiten (1974), both of which involved contributions from Haruomi Hosono, who
J-pop
nearby lake. Aware of their suffering, on May 31, 552 AD, the Goddess Benzaiten caused the island of Enoshima to arise from the bottom of the bay to serve
Enoshima_Engi
Buddhist temple in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
Statues of Benzaiten (Saraswati), Kangiten (Ganesh), and Bishamonten (Kubera) in the Daishō-in temple.
Daishō-in
Japanese musician
album, he dropped the pseudonym and in 1974 released his debut album, Benzaiten (Island Records), under his own name. This instrumental album was melodically
Osamu_Kitajima
Japanese manga and anime series
over her and make her human again. Benzaiten (弁財天, Benzaiten) Voiced by: Yuko Kaida A Pale-skinned woman, Benzaiten is the Southern Grand Shogun of Hell
Devils_and_Realist
City in Kantō
its three torii and cherry trees Yuigahama, a popular beach Zeniarai Benzaiten Shrine, where visitors go to wash their coins Zuisen-ji, funeral temple
Kamakura
Park in Tokyo, Japan
be seen within the park. The park contains a small temple dedicated to Benzaiten. The park has a petting zoo and a small aquarium, and is a place where
Inokashira_Park
Deserted island in Wakkanai, Hokkaido, Japan
highest point is 20 metres (66 ft) above sea level. It is named after Benzaiten, once enshrined on the island. The wildlife includes many seabirds, Steller
Benten-jima_(Wakkanai)
Shinto shrine in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
Views of Japan Tourism in Japan Twenty-Two Shrines Three Great Shrines of Benzaiten Hiroshima to Honolulu Friendship Torii (a half-size replica of the Itsukushima
Itsukushima_Shrine
Clan who controlled the Kamakura Shogunate as shikken (regent) in Japan
When Hojo Tokimasa went into seclusion on Enoshima Island, Benzaiten is said to have appeared on the 21st day and told him that if he committed atrocities
Hōjō_clan
Japanese poet and scholar
with supernatural beings, such as the oni of Rashōmon and the goddess Benzaiten, as well as with pursuit of immortality. Yoshika was a son of Miyako no
Miyako_no_Yoshika
2017 studio album by Oceans Ate Alaska
No. Title Length 1. "Benzaiten" (featuring Alex Teyen of Black Tongue) 3:36 2. "Sarin" 3:08 3. "Covert" 3:13 4. "Hansha" 3:38 5. "Deadweight" 3:05 6.
Hikari (Oceans Ate Alaska album)
Hikari_(Oceans_Ate_Alaska_album)
Point of entry to a space enclosed by walls
at Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Japan, where the Hindu goddess Saraswati is worshipped as the Buddhist-Shinto goddess Benzaiten
Gate
Shinto god of wisdom and intelligence
Saitama prefecture Shizu shrine, Naka, Ibaraki prefecture Amaterasu Benzaiten Kuebiko Tenjin 川口, 謙二 (2012). 日本の神様読み解き事典. 柏書房. "Omoikane • A History
Omoikane
Hinduism share some of the same deities, including: Saraswati (known as Benzaiten in Japan), Vishnu (known as Upulvan in Sri Lanka), Shiva (known as Maheśvara
Buddhism_and_Hinduism
Electronic musical instrument that creates percussion sounds
Dark Magus (1977). Osamu Kitajima's progressive psychedelic rock album Benzaiten (1974) also used drum machines. In 1972, Eko released the ComputeRhythm
Drum_machine
Japanese scholarship deity
cases where Dazaifu Tenmangu is left out and Kitano Tenmangu is left in. Benzaiten, another Japanese patron-kami of intelligentsia (the Japanese name for
Tenjin_(kami)
Buddhist pantheon of Japan
Guardian of the South, Part of Twelve Devas Kangiten (歓喜天) / Ganesha Benzaiten (弁財天) / Saraswati Kisshōten (吉祥天) / Lakshmi Bichūten (毘紐天) / Vishnu Daikokuten
Japanese_Buddhist_pantheon
world. The unnamed five-headed dragon subdued by the Buddhist goddess Benzaiten at Enoshima in Japan in A.D. 552 The unnamed dragon defeated by Saint
List of dragons in mythology and folklore
List_of_dragons_in_mythology_and_folklore
Largest lake in Japan
name Biwa-ko in his writing: "The lake is the Pure Land of the goddess Benzaiten because she lives on Chikubu Island and the shape of the lake is similar
Lake_Biwa
Japanese electronic music band
Sekai (1973) and Osamu Kitajima's progressive psychedelic rock album Benzaiten (1974), both of which utilized synthesizers, electric guitars, electric
Yellow_Magic_Orchestra
Shinto shrine in Hachinohe, Japan
their nesting ground. The gulls are associated with the Buddhist goddess Benzaiten, whose image is found within the shrine. The droppings of the gulls falling
Kabushima_Shrine
Indigenous Ryukyuan belief system
(honji) of Benzaiten, who protects the nation and ensures the well-being of its people. According to the honji suijaku practice, Benzaiten is Ichikishima-hime
Ryukyuan_religion
Pond in Ueno Park, Tokyo, Japan
on which stands the Benten-dō (弁天堂), a temple dedicated to the goddess Benzaiten. The park is divided in three parts by two promenades. According to the
Shinobazu_Pond
Tradition of Japanese Buddhism
摩里支天), Mahakala (Daikokuten 大黒天 Patron deity of Wealth) and Saraswati (Benzaiten 弁財天 Patron deity of Knowledge, Art and Music). Apart from Indian Buddhist
Shingon_Buddhism
Village in Kansai, Japan
Misen Mount Yamakami Gama Falls Dorogawa Onsen Ryusen-ji Tenkawa Dai-Benzaiten-sha Flag Emblem Location of Tenkawa in Nara Prefecture Tenkawa Location
Tenkawa,_Nara
Traveling performers in medieval Japan
heike-biwa. The biwa itself is also depicted with the image of goddess Benzaiten at her shrines, and in images of the Seven Lucky Gods (七福神, Shichi Fukujin)
Biwa_hōshi
Rock music from Japan
World (1973) and Osamu Kitajima's progressive psychedelic rock album Benzaiten (1974), both of which involved contributions from Haruomi Hosono, who
Japanese_rock
Fictional profession
Theodore Uttanka Vahagn Yahweh Yu the Great Zeus Bahram Gur Bayajidda Benzaiten aka Saraswati Beowulf Dieudonné de Gozon Dobrynya Nikitich Drangue E Bija
Dragonslayer
Animal messengers in Shinto
one. Even some of the "Seven Lucky Gods" like Daikokuten (a mouse) and Benzaiten (a snake) had animal familiars. Later the kami's animal familiar became
Shinshi
Japanese short necked lute
Benzaiten (Goddess of Music and Good Fortune) playing a biwa, 1832 woodblock print (surimono)
Biwa
One of the principal kami of Shinto
deity who is a Japanese transformation of the Indian dakini, or with Benzaiten of the Seven Lucky Gods. Dakiniten is portrayed as a female or androgynous
Inari_Ōkami
Japanese anime television series
about that she cannot confess her love to Kenji. At the moment, the god Benzaiten drops in to see Yurie and encourages her. 16 "God's Timing" Transliteration:
Kamichu!
Japanese musician (born 1947)
for Yōsui Inoue's album Kōri no Sekai (1973) and Osamu Kitajima's album Benzaiten (1974), both of which utilize synthesizers, electric guitars, and in the
Haruomi_Hosono
American voice actress (born 1990)
Yo-kai Watch 3 Hailey Anne Thomas, Dr. Francesca Stein, Kittylumbus, Benzaiten Death end re;Quest Clea Glaive Also Death end re;Quest 2 Tweet AI: The
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Tokapcup-kamuy Waka-ush Kamuy Yushkep Kamuy Buddhist Achi Chokyi Drolma Benzaiten Chinnamunda Cundi Ekajati Guanyin Hariti Śrīmahādevī Ksitigarbha Kurukullā
List_of_goddesses
Literary award
Badger Sheine Lende Levine Querido Kelly Murashige The Lost Souls of Benzaiten Soho Teen A.B. Poranek Where the Dark Stands Still McElderry Books 2026
Mythopoeic_Awards
American glass artist (born 1962)
Museum of Fine Arts (Montreal, Canada), the Museum of Contemporary Art, Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts (Lake Worth Beach, Florida), the Museum of Fine
Martin_Blank_(artist)
Incarnations of the buddha as kami in ancient Japanese shinto-buddhism
Tochigi. Ugajin (宇賀神) – Snake-bodied harvest deity, syncretised with Benzaiten. Yuga Daigongen [jp] – Shugendō deity linked to esoteric yoga practices
Gongen
American artist (born 1967)
newest work they created for their collectors. His has exhibited at The Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts in Lake Worth Beach. Burks is represented by
Anthony_Burks_Sr
supposed to have been made immortal sometime in the seventeenth century by Benzaiten, who many—including the Witch—believe may even be one of the ancient Great
Miyamoto_Musashi_in_fiction
Sacred female spirit in Hinduism and Buddhism
with the goddess herself) and the buddha Amitabha, the western peak to Benzaiten and Rāgarāja (Aizen), the southern peak to Trailokyavijaya (Gōzanze),
Dakini
Former Buddhist temple in the Ryukyu Islands
outside the temple gate, and the Enkan-chi Pond and sutra hall (later the Benzaiten-dō Hall) built in front of the temple. The temple bell (bonshō) was cast
Enkaku-ji_(Okinawa)
Skyscraper in Tokyo, Japan
in charge of the design. Inspired by the former river Kanigawa and by Benzaiten (originally a Hindu goddess of rivers), the tower was designed with the
Tokyu_Kabukicho_Tower
World (1973) and Osamu Kitajima's progressive psychedelic rock album Benzaiten (1974), both of which involved contributions from Haruomi Hosono, who
Music_of_Japan
Buddhist temple in Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Tōkai-ji 東海寺 Religion Affiliation Shingon Buzan Sect Deity Benzaiten Location Location 1738 Fuse, Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture Country Japan Interactive
Tōkai-ji_(Chiba)
Legendary creatures and entities in traditional Japanese mythology
them. Bashō no sei The spirit of a banana tree that takes human form. Benzaiten The goddess of financial fortune, talent, beauty and music. As such she
List of legendary creatures from Japan
List_of_legendary_creatures_from_Japan
Fictional character from Urusei Yatsura
Benten, Takahashi based the character on the Japanese Buddhist goddess Benzaiten – after whom the character was also named – which in turn led Takahashi
Benten_(Urusei_Yatsura)
Zen Buddhist temple in Kanagawa prefecture, Japan
dedicated to the Benzaiten shrine in Enoshima. According to the legend, the cast of the Ogane successful thanks to the protection of Benzaiten. Once every
Engaku-ji
Japanese Buddhist monk
which he completed two years before his death, presented the goddess Benzaiten both as a protector of the state (in keeping with the Sutra of Golden
Kōkei_(monk)
City in Florida, United States
Beach. These include the Art Link International, Artisans on the Ave, Benzaiten, Bruce Konder Galleries, Flamingo Gallery, HATCH 1121, No So So, and Palm
Lake_Worth_Beach,_Florida
Japanese actress, model, and YouTuber (born 1992)
100: Bucket List of the Dead Shizuka 2024 Saint Young Men: The Movie Benzaiten Stolen Identity: Final Hacking Game Minori Kagaya 2025 Under Ninja Suzuki
Mai_Shiraishi
Japanese manga series by Hikaru Nakamura
Taishakuten - Brahma's partner in encouraging Buddha to reach enlightenment. Benzaiten - another Deva. She was known to be a rockstar. Thomas - He embodies his
Saint_Young_Men
Music genre
bodhisattva-devi Saraswati (Benzaiten) as a goddess of music whose voice can lead beings to salvation. According to Fabio Rambelli, "here, Benzaiten's voice is not an
Buddhist_music
Japanese syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism
Tsurugaoka Hachimangū in Kamakura hosts a sub shrine dedicated to goddess Benzaiten, a form of Saraswati. For this reason, the sub-shrine was removed in 1868
Shinbutsu-shūgō
Park in Tokyo, Japan
wigeon have also been recorded. The central island houses a shrine to Benzaiten, goddess of fortune, modelled on Chikubu Island in Lake Biwa. The area
Ueno_Park
Buddhist temple in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
(1848–1854) Aizen Myoo painting (絹本著色 愛染明王画像), Color-on-silk, Kamakura period Benzaiten painting (絹本著色 弁財天画像), Color-on-silk, Kamakura period, Eleven-faced Kannon
Rakuhō-ji
Buddha of Transcendent Wisdom
Reality. Saraswati - Indian goddess of wisdom also worshiped in Buddhism Benzaiten - the Japanese Saraswati Mother goddess Athena - Greek wisdom goddess
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