Wisdom King (myōō)
Chintaku Fudō
鎮宅不動
Chintaku Fudō is a deity that Shōhōin introduces as a Fudō Myōō connected with the safety and protection of buildings. It is handed down as one form of Fudō faith, in which the work of "calming" is applied to buildings and dwellings.
This introduction is based on materials from Shōhōin (Tobi Fudō). It is summarized within the scope of the beliefs and traditions those materials convey, and does not present explanations or customs common to all schools, shrines, and temples.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
A form of Fudō for praying for the safety of buildings
Chintaku Fudō is a deity that Shōhōin introduces as a Fudō Myōō connected with the safety and protection of buildings. It is handed down as one form of Fudō faith, in which the work of "calming" is applied to buildings and dwellings.
Source: 飛不動尊 正宝院
Fudō with four arms
In Shōhōin's image it is depicted with four arms. Fudō has not only the two-armed form holding a sword and a rope, but also types that follow the traditions of particular rites. The dictionary of the Dharma Drum Institute of Liberal Arts also contains an explanation of a four-armed Fudō connected with the Anchin rite.
Source: 飛不動尊 正宝院・法鼓文理学院 DILA
Sources (in Japanese)
- 飛不動尊 正宝院「仏様の世界：鎮宅不動」（2026-10-14 確認）
- 飛不動尊 正宝院「仏様の世界：目次」（2026-10-14 確認）
- 法鼓文理学院 DILA「仏学辞典検索 — 形像（四臂不動）」（2026-10-15 確認）
- 鹿鳴文庫「仏像図彙：不動明王」（2026-10-16 確認）