Amitabha: the Buddha of Boundless Light
Yao Shih Fwo, Bhaisajyaguru: the Medicine Buddha
Kuan Shih Yin P'usa - Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva
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Lung-Nu: Jade Maiden |
Hoan-Shen-Tai: Golden Youth |
| Acolytes of Kuan Shih Yin P'usa - Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva | |
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The Protectors
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Si-Ta-Tien-Wang or the Four Great Kings of the Devas
Four Guardian Kings of the four directions represent the protection of the Buddhas and the Patriarchs
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Mo-Li Ching - Guardian of the East (holding a magical mandolin or p'i-pa).
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Mo-Li Hai - Guardian of the West (has with him the magic dragon or mysical snake). |
Mo-Li Shou - Guardian of the North (who holds an umbrella, protection against thunderous storms). |
Mo-Li Hung - Guardian of the South (with ferocious expression, and has in his hand a precious sword). |
• The Lohans' Place in Buddhism
• The 18 LOHANS or Arhats (Arahants)
The Eighteen Lohans
Lohans are well-known for their great wisdom, courage and supernatural power. Due to their abilities to ward off the evil, Lohans have became guardian angels of the Chinese Buddhist temple and there in the main hall standing guard are the ever-present, indomitable-looking 18 Lohan figures, sometimes accompanied by 500 or more lesser Lohans.
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Source: buddhanet.net
