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The 12 Ten is the 12 Tenbu (deva guardian). They are the deities of the 8 directions(East: Taishaku Ten, South:Enma Ten, West:Sui Ten, North:Bishamon Ten, East south:Ka Ten, West south: Rasetsu Ten, West north: Fuu ten, East north: Ishana Ten), the two directions(Up:Bon Ten, Down:Chi Ten) and Nitten (the sun) and Gatten (the moon). They are composed with deities who control the universe, ruling over all of Tenryu(dragon in heaven) , Kishin(demon), Seishuku(constellation), and Meikan(hell). When worshipped on the circle platform, Fudou Myoo with four arms should be placed.
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