Maheśvara (Sanskrit: महेश्वर; Pali: Mahissara; traditional Chinese/Japanese: 大自在天; Pinyin: Dàzìzàitiān, Rōmaji: Daijizaiten) is a prominent heavenly being (deva) in Buddhist mythology. Closely associated with the god Shiva in Hinduism, his role, status, and attributes vary significantly across different Buddhist traditions.
Maheśvara (Sanskrit: महेश्वर; Pali: Mahissara; traditional Chinese/Japanese: 大自在天; Pinyin: Dàzìzàitiān, Rōmaji: Daijizaiten) is a prominent heavenly being (deva) in Buddhist mythology. Closely associated with the god Shiva in Hinduism, his role, status, and attributes vary significantly across different Buddhist traditions.
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