Heavenly King of the Four Heavenly Kings

Heavenly King of the Four Heavenly Kings

The King of Heaven is an important dharma protector in Buddhism and belongs to one of the four heavenly kings. The heavenly king of the country guards the east of the Buddhist world. His name means "land holder" and his duty is to protect the land and safeguard the Dharma. He is often portrayed as a samurai in armor and with an angry expression to deter evil forces. In East Asian Buddhist art, the standard image of a heavenly king holding a kingdom is a lute or sword. The musical instrument pipa (or other stringed instrument) held by the heavenly king of the country symbolizes the need to manage the world with both hardness and softness, neither too relaxed nor too nervous.
Kumamoto Prefecture Imperial Master Hall, Japan

Kumamoto Prefecture Imperial Master Hall, Japan

An important cultural property located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, was established in memory of Master Hongfa, also known as Master Kukai. He is the founder of Shingon Buddhism in Japan and has had a profound influence on Japanese Buddhism, culture, and art. The Imperial Master Hall usually refers to the main hall in temples closely related to Master Kong Hai, which often preserves cultural relics and relics related to the master. Not only is it a place of religious belief, but also a platform for showcasing traditional Japanese architecture and art. These halls are often exemplars of wooden architecture, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship and aesthetic value of ancient Japanese architecture. Enable people to have a deeper understanding of Japan's history, religion, and culture
Japan's Zen'in Yamamon

Japan's Zen'in Yamamon

The Zen'in Yamaguchi is a landmark building of the Zen'in Temple located in Kyoto, Japan, and is also the largest temple gate in Japan. Built in 1621, with a height of 24 meters and a width of 50 meters, its magnificent scale and unique architectural style have made it an important symbol of Japanese Buddhist architecture. The design adopts a double eaved gable roof covered with traditional black tiles, reflecting the delicacy and solemnity of Japanese architecture. The Three Gates symbolize the three Buddhist doctrines of emptiness, formlessness, and unwillingness, also known as the "Three Liberation Gates", meaning that spiritual liberation can be achieved through these gates.
Shanru Dragon King Stone Statue

Shanru Dragon King Stone Statue

Shanru Dragon King, also known as Shannu Dragon King, is one of the eight Dragon Kings in Japanese mythology - Rain God Dragon. According to legend, the monk Konghai brought about the appearance of the benevolent Dragon King during a famous rain seeking competition in 824 AD. This statue is located at Longquan Temple on Mount Daifeng in Japan.
The statue of King Vishnu

The statue of King Vishnu

This model depicts Visravana, also known as the Heavenly King, in Japan. In Buddhism, the Bodhisattva Samantabhadra is one of the Four Heavenly Kings and is often depicted as a deity protecting Buddhism and the Buddhist world. This sculpture is currently located at the Guimet Museum in France.