Wuye (Guangji Dragon King Bodhisattva)

The Benevolent Protector of Wutai Mountain and Granter of Aspirations

Who is Wuye?

Wuye, whose full title is "Guangji Dragon King Bodhisattva," is the core protective deity of Mount Wutai — one of China’s Four Great Buddhist Mountains. He is also widely revered among the people as a "god of fortune." Blending the essence of dragon king beliefs, he is affectionately called "Wuye" by believers for his compassionate protection of all beings and his readiness to grant sincere wishes, making him one of the most worshipped deities at Mount Wutai.

Symbolism and Iconography

  • Color: Often depicted in gold or cyan (gold symbolizes compassion and majesty; cyan echoes his dragon king nature)
  • Appearance: With a face like a full moon, his expression blends majesty with kindness. He is often dressed in imperial or high-ranking official robes
  • Attributes: Holds a command token (symbolizing authority and the power to govern wind and rain) and a treasure bowl
  • Mount: Often accompanied by a divine dragon

Spiritual Significance

Wuye represents the compassion of "responding to all sincere wishes" and the majesty of "protecting the good Dharma." He is not only the guardian of Mount Wutai but also a symbol of empathy for the aspirations of all beings — as long as one harbors good intentions and acts in accordance with the path of righteousness, they will receive his protection, overcome difficulties, and fulfill their wishes.The core of his faith lies in "goodness begets good fortune": for believers, Wuye’s existence reminds people to treat others with sincerity and act with kind intentions, so as to attain inner and outer peace and blessings.

When to Pray to Wuye

  • When facing life’s hardships or career obstacles
  • When praying for the safety and health of family
  • When seeking favorable weather and bumper harvests (especially resonating with the agricultural society’s reverence for celestial timing)
  • When holding good wishes but needing strength to put them into practice

Common Prayer

"Namo Guangji Dragon King Bodhisattva! May Wuye compassionately protect me, dispel my calamities, fulfill my good wishes, increase my blessings and wisdom, and grant me peace and smoothness."(Believers often recite this with sincerity, sometimes alongside rituals like lighting lamps or offering khata to show respect)

Wuye in Your Life

Wearing a thangka of the Five Lords is both an expression of prayer and a practice of the principle of karma. His presence reminds us that sincere prayers must be accompanied by solid acts of kindness to align with the compassionate blessings of the Five Lords. "The guardians are majestic, responding to the compassion of all beings—the light of the Five Lords illuminates every good thought and empowers every step forward."

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"Majestic in protecting the Dharma, compassionate in responding to sentient beings — Wuye’s light illuminates every good thought and fulfills every step forward."