Five Wisdom Kings
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Five Wisdom Kings
In Vajrayana Buddhism, the Five Wisdom Kings (Jp. 五大明王 Godai myō-ō), also known as the Five Guardian Kings are a group of Wisdom Kings who represent the luminescent wisdom of the Buddha and protect the Five Wisdom Buddhas. The Five Kings are usually defined as:
Acala
Trilokavijaya
Kundali
Yamantaka
Vajrayaksa
The Five Wisdom Kings inhabit the Womb Realm.