Introduction to the Temple of the Four Heavenly Kings: The Four Heavenly Kings are the gods who protect Buddhism. They are the Heavenly King of the East, the Heavenly King of Growth in the South, the Heavenly King of Guangmu in the West, and the Heavenly King of Duowen in the North. The statues respectively hold in their hands symbols of wind, good rain, Cathay, and people's peace. The Temple of the Four Heavenly Kings is the main hall of Zhongtai Zen Temple. Maitreya Bodhisattva is enshrined in the center of the hall. Behind Maitreya Bodhisattva is Wei Tuo Bodhisattva wearing armor and holding a sword with his palms clasped. The statues of the four heavenly kings are placed around the hall. , the statues are all carved from Shanxi black granite; the statue of the Four Heavenly Kings is about 12 meters high and weighs more than 100 tons. The solemn eyes of the four King Kong are shocking.

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