The King Virūpakkha, one of the Four Heavenly Kings

Date:2016-11-01 Browsing times:

painting  size:130cm widthX180cm height  

Pigments:Pigments and plants , Gold, Stone

Mount:Mounted

paint time:153 Days

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The Four Heavenly Kings are said to currently live 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. They are the protectors of the world and fighters of evil, each able to command a legion of supernatural creatures to protect the Dharma.

King Virūpaksha, the protector of west and one who sees all. His symbolic weapon is a snake or red cord that is representative of a dragon. As the eye in the sky, he sees people who do not believe in Buddhism and converts them. His ancient name means he who has broad objectives.
Associated with the color red.

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