护法神乐伎【英】

Dharma Protector Performers

定义

护法神，即护持佛法之神，它是佛国的警卫系统，凡护法神巾持乐器或作舞者，称为护法神乐伎。护法神乐伎又细分为天王乐伎、金刚力士乐伎、药叉乐伎和迦陵鸟乐伎。

Dharmapala, or Dharma Protectors, are deities who make up the “security system” of the Buddhist realms. All such deities who hold musical instruments or dance are called Dharmapala performers. These musicians and dancers are subdivided into Heavenly Kings, Vajra and Vira (pair of guardian deities seen on temple doors), Yakshas, and Kalavinkas.