Virūpākṣa: Heavenly King West | Mantra Music Video Protection • Power • Wisdom • Loving-Kindness
Experience the majestic presence of Virūpākṣa—the Buddhist Heavenly King of the West, “He Who Sees All,” and mighty protector of the Dharma. In this powerful music video, @BuddhaWeekly brings to life his sacred mantra and profound role as the Upholder of Loving-Kindness (Metta).
MANTRA:
oṃ vi rū ḍha ka kuṃ bhāṃ ḍā dhi pa ta ye svā hā
VIDEO:
ABOUT VIRŪPĀKṢA (THE WATCHFUL PROTECTOR):
King of the West: Guardian of the setting sun, symbolizing discernment and vigilance.
Symbols: Nagas and Dragons, Wish-granting Pearl or Jewel, sometimes the Stupa, Red for “control” and to signify he is the upholder of Metta or loving-kindness, overcoming the poison of Attachment and clinging.
Upholder of Metta: He embodies and protects the Buddhist virtue of universal loving-kindness.
Sovereign of Nagas: As ruler of serpent deities, he commands powerful earthly and spiritual forces.
Dharma Defender: Sworn to shield all sincere followers of the Buddha’s path.
This song is a devotional offering—a call for his blessings of fearlessness, clarity, and boundless compassion.
STREAM THE SONG: from Buddha Weekly band “Four Heavenly Kings”
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PRAISE (Sanskrit & English):
“To Virūpākṣa, the All-Seeing Lord,
Whose gaze pierces illusion, whose heart holds Metta,
I bow in reverence, I offer this sound—
Guardian of the West, may your blessings abound.”
VIRŪPĀKṢA AROUND THE WORLD:
Known as 廣目天王 (Chinese), 広目天 (Japanese), 광목천왕 (Korean), Quảng Mục Thiên Vương (Vietnamese), and སྤྱན་མི་བཟང་ (Tibetan).
HOW TO CONNECT WITH THIS PRACTICE:
Play this video to invite protection into your home or meditation space.
Chant his mantra to strengthen loving-kindness and dispel fear.
Share with those who seek courage and spiritual strength.
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May the vigilant eyes of Virūpākṣa protect you, and may his heart of Metta guide your path. ✨v
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Lee Kane
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Lee Kane is the editor of Buddha Weekly, since 2007. His main focuses as a writer are mindfulness techniques, meditation, Dharma and Sutra commentaries, Buddhist practices, international perspectives and traditions, Vajrayana, Mahayana, Zen. He also covers various events.
Lee also contributes as a writer to various other online magazines and blogs.
