The Four Heavenly Kings are four Buddhist gods or devas, each of whom is believed to watch over one cardinal direction of the world. The Hall of Four Heavenly Kings is a standard component of Chinese Buddhist temples .

In the Buddhist faith, the Four Heavenly Kings, also known as the Four Devas are four guardian gods, each of whom watches over one cardinal direction of the world. They reside in the Cāturmahārājika heaven on the lower slopes of Mount Sumeru, which is the lowest of the six worlds of the devas of the Kāmadhātu.

2024年9月24日 · The Four Deva Kings in Buddhism are protective heavenly deities who guard the Dharma and honored the Buddha by offering bowls during His fasting period, symbolizing their support and reverence for His teachings.

The Four Heavenly Kings are said to currently live in the Cāturmahārājika heaven (Pāli Cātummahārājika, "Of the Four Great Kings") on the lower slopes of Mount Sumeru, which is the lowest of the six worlds of the devas of the Kāmadhātu.

They originated in India as deva generals protecting Lord Indra, but were later adopted into the Buddhist pantheon in China and Japan. Each dwells in and protects one of the four continents surrounding Mt. Shumisen 須弥山 (Skt. = Mt. Sumeru), the mythical home of the Historical Buddha and other Buddhist deities.

Four great kings (Skt. Caturmahārāja; T. rgyal po chen po bzhi) are four devas of the sensuous realm that reside with their retinues in the "realm of the four great kings" (cāturmahārājakāyika), which is the lowest of the six deva realms of the kāmadhātu.

Buddhism speaks of Four Celestial Rulers or guardian devas, each of whom watches over one cardinal direction of the world. They are named in association with their directional domains. NORTH: Vessavaṇa (Kuvera), SOUTH: Virūḷhaka, EAST: Dhataraṭṭha, and WEST: Virūpakkha.

2024年2月23日 · In Japanese Buddhism, the Shitenno (四天王) are four fierce-looking Buddhist deva deities who serve as protectors of Buddha's teachings and temples. Often found flanking the Buddha statues or guarding the temple gates, they are part of the celestial beings known as tenbu (deva) in the Buddhist hierarchy.

2023年12月20日 · Learn about the Four Heavenly Kings, their attributes, iconography, symbols, and importance in Buddhist culture. In Buddhist mythology, the Four Heavenly Kings, also known as the Shitennou in Japan, stand as towering figures of protection.

The Four Heavenly Kings, known as the “Caturmahārāja” in Sanskrit, and “Sì Dàtiānwáng” in Chinese, are four prominent figures in Buddhist mythology. They are believed to be gods or devas who watch over the cardinal directions of the world.