What is the natal Buddha of the Monkey? The Eight Guardian Gods - Mahavairocana

What is the zodiac Buddha for those born in the year of the monkey? The monkey is one of the twelve Chinese zodiac signs, also known as the "Shen Monkey". People born in the year of the monkey are intelligent and agile. It is also the most lively and cheerful among the twelve zodiac signs. So, let’s take a look at which Buddha is the zodiac sign of those born in the year of the monkey.

What is the natal Buddha for people born in the year of the monkey?

The Origin of the Buddha

The natal Buddha is the eight Buddhas and Bodhisattvas introduced by Tantric Buddhism through the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, the Twelve Links of Dependent Origination, and the five elements of "earth, water, fire, wind, and space" to protect the twelve zodiac signs. The "Birth Buddha" is also called the Eight Guardian Gods. The Tantric Buddhism introduced eight Buddhas and Bodhisattvas to protect the twelve zodiac signs through the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, the Twelve Links of Dependent Origination, and the five elements of "earth, water, fire, wind, and space".

Misconceptions about the Buddha of Destiny

The ancients said: "Men wear Guanyin and women wear Buddha." The reason why men wear Guanyin is that people in ancient times hoped that men would be less violent, and be as compassionate and gentle as Guanyin Bodhisattva; and the "Buddha" in "women wear Buddha" does not refer to the Buddha, but the smiling face and big belly image of Maitreya Bodhisattva, which means that women would be less jealous and petty, and be as broad-minded and more tolerant as Maitreya Bodhisattva. But this is a complete misunderstanding, because it is just a psychological prayer among the people and has no basis in Buddhist scriptures. Of course, no matter which Buddha statue you offer sacrifices to, as long as you have a respectful heart, refrain from doing evil, practice all good, cherish blessings and cultivate them, you can accumulate merits and blessings.