The Four Heavenly Kings
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Posted by Lobsan Payat in History section |
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The Four Heavenly Kings are the remarkable beings that protect the four corners of the world. In Chinese Buddhism, they are popularly known as the Great Dharma Protectors, seen in the shrines of the Maitrieya Buddha. The Four Heavenly kings have the power to control the weather and climate on Earth. They each carry a distinctive magical weapon that represents the source of their supernatural powers.
2 of the Heavenly Kings have friendly faces and fair colored complexion. The other 2 shows a more ferocious and darker appearance. This represents that the GOODNESS in this world must be taught and implemented both through gentle and authoritative means.
Divine Protection from all Evil Forces
Introducing the Four Heavenly Kings
Heavenly King of the North is Mo Li Shou. He has a fierce and dark looking appearance. Resting around his shoulders and arms is a magic dragon with no claws. His has the ability to call upon swiftness of the wind and tides, control the climate and master the forces of the seasons. According to Lillian Too, the world-renowned expert in Feng Shui, in her book “Feng Shui Good Fortune Symbols” (page 115), Mo Li Shou should be placed in the North to overcome all bad influences from that direction.
Heavenly King of the South is Mo Li Hung. He is seen holding an umbrella, where at elevation darkness envelops the earth and the violent storm of thunder commences. When the magical umbrella is reversed, it can call upon earthquakes and tidal waves that can completely demolish all evil. His place is in the South.
Heavenly King of the East is Mo Li Chung.He governs the Eastern part of the Earth with his magical black sword that is described as having the power to cut through all evil and pierce through the bodies of evil demons instantly disintegrating their flesh.
Heavenly King of the West is Mo Li Hai. He carries with him a magical mandolin somewhat like a four string guitar called the *Pi-Pa*. This magical instrument is described as having the power to conjure a rain of fire and a wave of flames to destroy those who have done evil to others.
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