Four Guardian Kings

GPTKB entity

Statements (100)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:deity
gptkbp:are Buddhist protectors
gptkbp:are_known_for bring peace
bestow blessings
inspire devotion
defend against calamities
gptkbp:are_often_depicted_alongside gptkb:deity
gptkbp:are_part_of gptkb:cosmology
Buddhist rituals
the cultural heritage
the Mahayana tradition
the spiritual hierarchy
the Buddhist tradition
the Buddhist cosmology
the Buddhist pantheon
the temple architecture
gptkbp:are_sometimes_invoked_for success in endeavors
gptkbp:are_sometimes_invoked_in prayers.
gptkbp:are_sometimes_represented_as giant figures
gptkbp:child gptkb:Buddhism
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:Christian_art
gptkb:temples
Buddhist iconography
paintings
facial expressions
Japanese shrines
temple murals
scroll paintings
warrior figures
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Four Guardian Kings
gptkbp:include gptkb:Dhrtarastra
gptkb:Kumāra
gptkb:Vaiśravaṇa
gptkb:Virūḍhaka
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:temples
protection
guardian spirits
protection against evil
the elements
the protection of the faithful
the protection of the realm
the protection of the Dharma
gptkbp:is_believed_to bring good fortune
guard against evil spirits
protect the faithful
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:festivals
gptkb:literature
gptkbp:is_considered protectors of the Dharma
gptkbp:is_essential_for gptkb:East_Asian_Buddhism
gptkbp:is_featured_in gptkb:Buddhism
various texts
gptkbp:is_linked_to protection of the realm
gptkbp:is_mentioned_in the Lotus Sutra
sutras
gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by gptkb:mythical_creatures
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with the afterlife
the elements
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as gptkb:historical_texts
gptkb:statues
gptkb:warriors
gptkb:animals
gptkb:rituals
a shield
a staff
historical contexts
temple murals
ceremonial processions
dynamic poses
gptkbp:is_often_described_as the Four Heavenly Kings
the Four Kings of Heaven
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in gptkb:offerings
gptkb:sacred_texts
gptkb:armor
gptkb:weapons
a sword
magical powers
a dragon
a lotus
a bell
a pagoda
dynamic action.
gptkbp:is_often_used_in gptkb:rituals
gptkb:prayers
protection
safety and security
gptkbp:is_protected_by gptkb:Buddha
the four cardinal directions
gptkbp:is_represented_in art and sculpture
gptkbp:is_significant_for gptkb:East_Asian_Buddhism
gptkbp:is_worshipped_by gptkb:Japanese_Buddhism
gptkb:temples
gptkbp:known_as gptkb:Dhritarashtra
gptkb:Virupaksha
gptkb:Vaishravana
gptkb:Kshitigarbha
the Four Heavenly Kings
Shitennō
gptkbp:renowned_for gptkb:various_cultures