About Dhṛtarāṣṭra

Dhṛtarāṣṭra is a major deity in Buddhism and one of the Four Heavenly Kings. His name means "Upholder of the Nation."
The Four Guardian Kings in Burmese depiction.

Lokapalas – The Heavenly Kings and protector spirits

22
Jul
2022
Deities, Lokapalas, Vajrayāna
Lokapāla means "guardian of the world" in Sanskrit and Pāli. The term has different uses depending on whether it is found in a Hindu or Buddhist context. In Hinduism, lokapāla refers to the Guardians of the Directions associated with the eight, nine and ten cardinal directions. In Buddhism, lokapāla refers to the , and to other protector spirits. Lokapāla is one of two broad categories of Dharmapāla (protectors of the Buddhist religion) -the other category .
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Spiritual Objectives of the 4 Heavenly Kings

17
Aug
2017
Mandala
The have been a staple in for centuries, with two distinct visual : a royal representation in and Southeast and a warrior-like depiction in Central and East Asia. In Korea, the interpretation of these figures has been limited to their title, "," which translates to 'guardians of the world.' , also known as The Historical , has invoked the aid of the Four Heavenly in .
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