Four Heavenly Kings in Buddhism
In the Buddhism, or Buddhist faith faith , there is a mountain named called Semeru ,namely “(须弥山) in Chinese, which is located in the center of the mortal world and we live , which is surrounded by salty the ocean. . In the ocean, There are four big islets or continents sized islands and eight smaller ones. islets. The four big islets are known as respectly Purvavideha(东胜神州) in the east, Jambudvipa_(南瞻部洲) in the south, Aparogodaniya_(西牛贺州) in the west and Uttarakuru_(北俱卢洲) in the north. Each islet place is protected by one a heavenly king.
The east , Purvavideha, is protected by Dhrita-ratra, whose name is (持国天王) in China.__He lives in the eastern part of Mt. Semeru Mountain , where the land is made of gold. With a white armature, , he has carries a pipa (Chinese guitar or lute) which is an instrument and use it to teach people symbolizing the true meaning of Buddhism.
The south, Jambudvipa, is protected by Vidradhaka, known as “(增长天王) in China. He lives in the southern part of Mt. Semeru Mountain ,where the land is made of glass. With a cyan armature, ,he has carries a sword and use it to protect the dhama, which unlike seems like the Tao of in Taoism, means ing the truth or principle.
The west , Aparogodaniya, is protected by Virapaksa or “(广目天王). He lives in the west part of Mt. Semeru Mountain , where the land is of silver. . With a red armature, , he has a snake-like creature and use it to catching those who violate the dhama.
The north, Uttarakaru, is protected by Varsravana ,namely “(多闻天王). He lives in the northern part of Mt. Semeru Mountain ,where the land is made from crystal. . Wearing a green armature and with a mouse in his left hand, , he has carries an umbrella as a symbol to protect the purity people’s heart and mind free from the pollutin of evil.