Statements (98)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:temple
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| gptkbp:appears_in |
sutras
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| gptkbp:are |
guardians of the four cardinal directions
protectors of Buddhism |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:temple
gptkb:church prosperity protection ritual practices spiritual enlightenment divine justice guardian deities spiritual warfare heavenly realms moral order protection of the Dharma temple guardians |
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:artwork
temple art in temples the Mandala |
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:Korean_culture Chinese culture |
| gptkbp:has_role |
gptkb:temple
gptkb:spacecraft Buddhist mythology |
| gptkbp:has_variants |
different cultures
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Four Heavenly Kings
|
| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:Kumāra
gptkb:Vaiśravaṇa gptkb:Virūḍhaka gptkb:Dhrtarāstra |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
protection against evil
the elements the protection of the faithful the protection of the realm |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:festival
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| gptkbp:is_considered |
protectors of the Dharma
|
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
gptkb:temple
Buddhist iconography |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
gptkb:East_Asian_Buddhism
protect the faithful Shitenno in Japan guard the Buddha's teachings |
| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
gptkb:Bodhisattvas
gptkb:mythological_figure the zodiac the Four Guardian Kings |
| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
gptkb:temple
gptkb:weapon gptkb:sports_team gptkb:literary_work gptkb:artwork cultural festivals Buddhist iconography paintings in Buddhist art Buddhist rituals protectors with animals in pairs symbols of power with offerings with weapons as warriors in battle stances in thangkas with crowns with fierce expressions with their respective symbols with their retinues |
| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
meditation practices
protection Buddhist rituals |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
the spiritual hierarchy
the Buddhist cosmology the Buddhist pantheon |
| gptkbp:is_protected_by |
gptkb:temple
|
| gptkbp:is_represented_in |
in various forms
|
| gptkbp:is_worshipped_by |
gptkb:deity
East Asia ceremonies various Buddhist traditions protection against evil |
| gptkbp:name |
gptkb:Dhritarashtra
gptkb:Virudhaka gptkb:Virupaksha Kshiti Garbha |
| gptkbp:religion |
bring peace
bring good fortune control the weather protect the Buddha |
| gptkbp:represents |
four cardinal directions
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| gptkbp:symbolizes |
spiritual guardianship
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Shitennoji_Temple
gptkb:Shitenno-ji_Temple |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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