Four cardinal directions hi-res stock photography and images

A pottery tile of the Han Dynasty, depicting hunting and battle scenes containing emblematic figures of the 'five cardinal directions' (more precisely, the four cardinal directions plus the centre). The five sacred mountains of China are also associated with these 'five cardinal directions'. Stock Photo

RM2B02WDA–A pottery tile of the Han Dynasty, depicting hunting and battle scenes containing emblematic figures of the 'five cardinal directions' (more precisely, the four cardinal directions plus the centre). The five sacred mountains of China are also associated with these 'five cardinal directions'.

Four cardinal directions, or cardinal points. Compass rose with North, South, East and West indicated, Stock Vector illustration isolated on white Stock Vector

RF2A9517E–Four cardinal directions, or cardinal points. Compass rose with North, South, East and West indicated, Stock Vector illustration isolated on white

Cardinal Directions which are the four cardinal directions or cardinal points are north south east and west, vintage line drawing or engraving illustr Stock Vector

RFT5X9DM–Cardinal Directions which are the four cardinal directions or cardinal points are north south east and west, vintage line drawing or engraving illustr

Mirror with Deities, Chariot, and the White Tiger, 100-200. Depicted on the mirror back are two Daoist deities: the King Father of the East (Dongwanggong) and the Queen Mother of the West (Xiwangmu). Completing the design are the White Tiger of the west (one the Four Spirits representing the four cardinal directions, including the Green Dragon of the east, the Red Bird of the south, and the Dark Warrior of the north) and a chariot drawn by three horses. The reason for the redundancy of two symbolic images relating to the west is not known. Stock Photo

RM2A51JEG–Mirror with Deities, Chariot, and the White Tiger, 100-200. Depicted on the mirror back are two Daoist deities: the King Father of the East (Dongwanggong) and the Queen Mother of the West (Xiwangmu). Completing the design are the White Tiger of the west (one the Four Spirits representing the four cardinal directions, including the Green Dragon of the east, the Red Bird of the south, and the Dark Warrior of the north) and a chariot drawn by three horses. The reason for the redundancy of two symbolic images relating to the west is not known.

Bicycle map with the four cardinal directions, Warfare in the Middle Ages, wheel map with directions and months, west, east, north and south, Occidens, Oriens, Septentriones et Meridies, woodcut, S. 401, (Liber undecimus), 1483, Roberto Valturio: [De re militari]. Verona: [Boninus de Boninis], [1483 Stock Photo

RM2A2RE4X–Bicycle map with the four cardinal directions, Warfare in the Middle Ages, wheel map with directions and months, west, east, north and south, Occidens, Oriens, Septentriones et Meridies, woodcut, S. 401, (Liber undecimus), 1483, Roberto Valturio: [De re militari]. Verona: [Boninus de Boninis], [1483

Compass rose, showing the four cardinal directions North, East, South and West, the four intercardinal directions, and eight more divisions. Stock Photo

RF2P05HJ9–Compass rose, showing the four cardinal directions North, East, South and West, the four intercardinal directions, and eight more divisions.

Roof Tile End. Culture: China. Dimensions: Diam. 7 in. (17.8 cm). These two roof tiles (with 18.56.31) are decorated with animals that symbolize two of the four cardinal directions: the White Tiger of the West and the Red Bird of the South. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. Stock Photo

RMPAAHJD–Roof Tile End. Culture: China. Dimensions: Diam. 7 in. (17.8 cm). These two roof tiles (with 18.56.31) are decorated with animals that symbolize two of the four cardinal directions: the White Tiger of the West and the Red Bird of the South. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Archeological site ,The South Gate of Angkor Thom leads to Bayon Temple. The city of Angkor Thom, Cambodia was built in the late 12th/early 13th century by the Mahayana Buddhist King Jayavarman VII.It is full of these enigmatic faces, often facing in all four cardinal directions. Are these the face of the God-King or the Buddha? Stock Photo

RM2B669EG–Archeological site ,The South Gate of Angkor Thom leads to Bayon Temple. The city of Angkor Thom, Cambodia was built in the late 12th/early 13th century by the Mahayana Buddhist King Jayavarman VII.It is full of these enigmatic faces, often facing in all four cardinal directions. Are these the face of the God-King or the Buddha?

3d illustration of compass rose showing the four cardinal directions, the four intercardinal directions, and eight more divisions. Cut out. Stock Photo

RFBH1BAB–3d illustration of compass rose showing the four cardinal directions, the four intercardinal directions, and eight more divisions. Cut out.

Cardinal directions analogue to the classical four elements. The traditional positions of water, air, fire and earth, and the cardinal directions. Stock Photo

RF2P26AJT–Cardinal directions analogue to the classical four elements. The traditional positions of water, air, fire and earth, and the cardinal directions.

Sandstone Gopura, south gate of Angkor Thom, with four faces looking in the four cardinal directions, Angkor Thom, built by King Stock Photo

RMDGJA04–Sandstone Gopura, south gate of Angkor Thom, with four faces looking in the four cardinal directions, Angkor Thom, built by King

Rotorua. Ohinemutu Meeting House in Rear, Totems Denoting Four Cardinal Directions in Front. Stock Photo

RMCCA1XR–Rotorua. Ohinemutu Meeting House in Rear, Totems Denoting Four Cardinal Directions in Front.

Art inspired by 西漢四神紋瓦當（白虎/朱雀）, Roof Tile End, Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 9), China, Earthenware, Diam. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Ceramics, These two roof tiles are decorated with animals that symbolize two of the four cardinal directions: the White Tiger of the West and the Red Bird, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT Stock Photo

RF2HTTPTB–Art inspired by 西漢四神紋瓦當（白虎/朱雀）, Roof Tile End, Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 9), China, Earthenware, Diam. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Ceramics, These two roof tiles are decorated with animals that symbolize two of the four cardinal directions: the White Tiger of the West and the Red Bird, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT

Cardinal directions analogue to the classical four elements Stock Vector

RF2PWA4CN–Cardinal directions analogue to the classical four elements

Art inspired by 西漢四神紋瓦當（白虎/朱雀）, Roof Tile End, Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 9), China, Earthenware, Diam. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm), Ceramics, These two roof tiles are decorated with animals that symbolize two of the four cardinal directions: the White Tiger of the West and the Red, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT Stock Photo

RF2HTTPWE–Art inspired by 西漢四神紋瓦當（白虎/朱雀）, Roof Tile End, Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 9), China, Earthenware, Diam. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm), Ceramics, These two roof tiles are decorated with animals that symbolize two of the four cardinal directions: the White Tiger of the West and the Red, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT

Compass rose symbol, black and white vector illustration of four cardinal directions Stock Vector

RF2WEA6X4–Compass rose symbol, black and white vector illustration of four cardinal directions

Bishamon. 1001–1100. Japan. Wood with traces of polychromy This is one of the Art Institute’s most prized works of Japanese Buddhist sculpture. Bishamon (also known as Tamonten or Vaisravana) is the chief of the four guardian devas (or shitenn?) who protect the four cardinal directions in a Buddhist sanctuary. Together, they defend the entire world against evil and promote the seeking of enlightenment. Originally an Indian folk deity who was later adopted by Buddhism, Bishamon wards off harmful influences to the north.Glaring at those who pose danger to the Buddhist law, Bishamon is clothed in Stock Photo

RM2AHRETM–Bishamon. 1001–1100. Japan. Wood with traces of polychromy This is one of the Art Institute’s most prized works of Japanese Buddhist sculpture. Bishamon (also known as Tamonten or Vaisravana) is the chief of the four guardian devas (or shitenn?) who protect the four cardinal directions in a Buddhist sanctuary. Together, they defend the entire world against evil and promote the seeking of enlightenment. Originally an Indian folk deity who was later adopted by Buddhism, Bishamon wards off harmful influences to the north.Glaring at those who pose danger to the Buddhist law, Bishamon is clothed in

Head of a Buddhist Guardian; 13th century, Japan, Kamakura Period, Cypress wood, brass, glass. This is the head of one of the Shitennō, a Buddhist guardian king of one of the four cardinal directions. During the Kamakura period (1185-1333) when this sculpture was made, buddhist sculpture reached its most expressive point in Japan. Sculptures like this would protect the temple from enemies of the religion. Stock Photo

RM2JNFR54–Head of a Buddhist Guardian; 13th century, Japan, Kamakura Period, Cypress wood, brass, glass. This is the head of one of the Shitennō, a Buddhist guardian king of one of the four cardinal directions. During the Kamakura period (1185-1333) when this sculpture was made, buddhist sculpture reached its most expressive point in Japan. Sculptures like this would protect the temple from enemies of the religion.

The flag of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) consists of a dark blue field charged with a white compass rose emblem, with four white lines radiating from the four cardinal directions. Stock Photo

RME64DTG–The flag of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) consists of a dark blue field charged with a white compass rose emblem, with four white lines radiating from the four cardinal directions.

A pottery tile of the Han Dynasty, depicting hunting and battle scenes containing emblematic figures of the 'five cardinal directions' (the four cardinal directions plus the centre). The Four Symbols (Chinese: 四象; pinyin: Sì Xiàng) are four mythological creatures in the Chinese constellations. They are the Azure Dragon, of the East, the Vermilion Bird of the South, the White Tiger of the West, and the Black Turtle of the North. Each one of them represents a direction and a season, and each has its own individual characteristics and origins. Symbolically and as part of spiritual and religious Stock Photo

RM2B02WDT–A pottery tile of the Han Dynasty, depicting hunting and battle scenes containing emblematic figures of the 'five cardinal directions' (the four cardinal directions plus the centre). The Four Symbols (Chinese: 四象; pinyin: Sì Xiàng) are four mythological creatures in the Chinese constellations. They are the Azure Dragon, of the East, the Vermilion Bird of the South, the White Tiger of the West, and the Black Turtle of the North. Each one of them represents a direction and a season, and each has its own individual characteristics and origins. Symbolically and as part of spiritual and religious

RF2A951J8–Four cardinal directions, or cardinal points. Compass rose with North, South, East and West indicated, Stock Vector illustration isolated on white

Buddha and four guardian kings of cardinal directions bas relief in Royal Bhutanese Monastery Bodhgaya Bihar India Stock Photo

RMA00HP6–Buddha and four guardian kings of cardinal directions bas relief in Royal Bhutanese Monastery Bodhgaya Bihar India

RM2A52Y0T–Wisdom King of Great Awe-inspiring Power (Daiitoku myoo), mid-1800s. In Esoteric Buddhism, there is one Buddha at the center of the universe, and four additional Buddhas, each of whom occupies one of the four cardinal directions. These Buddhas also manifest themselves in fierce forms called Kings of Brightness (myoo), or Wisdom Kings. Daiitoku is an avatar of the Buddha Amida and manages the west. This dynamic representation of the deity, with his bull lunging through rough waves and his arms in position to wield his weapons, differs from many earlier Japanese paintings of the deity, which ten

The four cardinal directions, Illustrations of a city, illustration of two compasses from the 16th century, Fig. 1, pp. 34v & 35r, 1536, Giovanni Battista Caporali: Archittetura, con il suo commento et figure. Vetruvio in volgar lingua raportato per Gianbatista Caporali. Libro Primo. Perugia: Bigazzini, [1536 Stock Photo

RM2A2T2XA–The four cardinal directions, Illustrations of a city, illustration of two compasses from the 16th century, Fig. 1, pp. 34v & 35r, 1536, Giovanni Battista Caporali: Archittetura, con il suo commento et figure. Vetruvio in volgar lingua raportato per Gianbatista Caporali. Libro Primo. Perugia: Bigazzini, [1536

Roof Tile End China These two roof tiles (with 18.56.30) are decorated with animals that symbolize two of the four cardinal directions: the White Tiger of the West and the Red Bird of the South.. Roof Tile End 49529 Stock Photo

RM2HHPBR4–Roof Tile End China These two roof tiles (with 18.56.30) are decorated with animals that symbolize two of the four cardinal directions: the White Tiger of the West and the Red Bird of the South.. Roof Tile End 49529

Mirror with Game Board Design. Culture: China. Dimensions: Diam. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm). The diagrammatic decoration on the back of this mirror points to a new cosmology. The square world--aligned with the four cardinal directions and inscribed with the 'twelve earthly branches' used to compute the calendar--is surrounded by the circular heavens ringed in turn by the waves of the cosmic ocean. Sharing the heavenly realm with the animals of the four directions are T-, L-, and V-shaped markings that recall the same design on the liubo game board, suggesting that a game of chance also plays a part Stock Photo

RMPAX8JP–Mirror with Game Board Design. Culture: China. Dimensions: Diam. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm). The diagrammatic decoration on the back of this mirror points to a new cosmology. The square world--aligned with the four cardinal directions and inscribed with the 'twelve earthly branches' used to compute the calendar--is surrounded by the circular heavens ringed in turn by the waves of the cosmic ocean. Sharing the heavenly realm with the animals of the four directions are T-, L-, and V-shaped markings that recall the same design on the liubo game board, suggesting that a game of chance also plays a part

Head of one of the Four Heavenly King (Shitennō), 17th - 19th century, Unknown Japanese, 10 1/2 × 9 × 7 1/4 in. (26.67 × 22.86 × 18.42 cm) (without base), Bronze, gold, Japan, 17th-19th century, This head was once part of a monumental bronze sculpture of a group of four guardian figures known collectively as the Caturmahārāja, or Four Heavenly Kings. Known in Japanese as Shitennō, they guard the four cardinal directions. These protective deities are believed to safeguard the world and Buddhist teachings from evil, and are usually represented as muscular warriors wearing elaborate suits Stock Photo

RM2T90DD3–Head of one of the Four Heavenly King (Shitennō), 17th - 19th century, Unknown Japanese, 10 1/2 × 9 × 7 1/4 in. (26.67 × 22.86 × 18.42 cm) (without base), Bronze, gold, Japan, 17th-19th century, This head was once part of a monumental bronze sculpture of a group of four guardian figures known collectively as the Caturmahārāja, or Four Heavenly Kings. Known in Japanese as Shitennō, they guard the four cardinal directions. These protective deities are believed to safeguard the world and Buddhist teachings from evil, and are usually represented as muscular warriors wearing elaborate suits

RM2B6697G–Archeological site ,The South Gate of Angkor Thom leads to Bayon Temple. The city of Angkor Thom, Cambodia was built in the late 12th/early 13th century by the Mahayana Buddhist King Jayavarman VII.It is full of these enigmatic faces, often facing in all four cardinal directions. Are these the face of the God-King or the Buddha?

RFBH19D5–3d illustration of compass rose showing the four cardinal directions, the four intercardinal directions, and eight more divisions. Cut out.

A blue gold statue of Jatulokbal, a composite Thai iconography of the Lokapalas, defending the four cardinal directions, set against skyscrapers Stock Photo

RF2WMTF2A–A blue gold statue of Jatulokbal, a composite Thai iconography of the Lokapalas, defending the four cardinal directions, set against skyscrapers

Navel of the World, a large round stone surrounded by rock wall on Easter Island. Four surrounding stones represent the four cardinal directions. Stock Photo

RM2BDN5BB–Navel of the World, a large round stone surrounded by rock wall on Easter Island. Four surrounding stones represent the four cardinal directions.

Sculpture - four arms are pointing in all directions Stock Photo

RMACAKAT–Sculpture - four arms are pointing in all directions

The four points of the compass set in brickwork in a pedestrianised part of Delft town centre. South Holland, The Netherlands. Stock Photo

RMPW8FBC–The four points of the compass set in brickwork in a pedestrianised part of Delft town centre. South Holland, The Netherlands.

Art inspired by 漢青銅博局鏡, Mirror with Game Board Design, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Bronze, Diam. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm), Mirrors, The diagrammatic decoration on the back of this mirror points to a new cosmology. The square world—aligned with the four cardinal directions and, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT Stock Photo

RF2HTTWPY–Art inspired by 漢青銅博局鏡, Mirror with Game Board Design, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Bronze, Diam. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm), Mirrors, The diagrammatic decoration on the back of this mirror points to a new cosmology. The square world—aligned with the four cardinal directions and, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT

The four cardinal point on the top of a barn with blue sky. Stock Photo

RFT285E5–The four cardinal point on the top of a barn with blue sky.

One of the Buddhas of the Vatadage in Polunnawara, Sri Lanka Stock Photo

RMDY1MPA–One of the Buddhas of the Vatadage in Polunnawara, Sri Lanka

Image of a weather vane over a cloudy sky also marking the four cardinal points. Stock Photo

RF2RHF2KA–Image of a weather vane over a cloudy sky also marking the four cardinal points.

Ballroom, formerly the Salo of the four cardinal directions meditation room, Reunification Palace (museum) formerly South Vietnam's Presidential Pal Stock Photo

RM2FMBYN7–Ballroom, formerly the Salo of the four cardinal directions meditation room, Reunification Palace (museum) formerly South Vietnam's Presidential Pal

RM2B02WE3–A pottery tile of the Han Dynasty, depicting hunting and battle scenes containing emblematic figures of the 'five cardinal directions' (the four cardinal directions plus the centre). The Four Symbols (Chinese: 四象; pinyin: Sì Xiàng) are four mythological creatures in the Chinese constellations. They are the Azure Dragon, of the East, the Vermilion Bird of the South, the White Tiger of the West, and the Black Turtle of the North. Each one of them represents a direction and a season, and each has its own individual characteristics and origins. Symbolically and as part of spiritual and religious

Clock Dutch of Cardinal direction. Stock Photo

RMD6N9DF–Clock Dutch of Cardinal direction.

RMA00GNE–Buddha and four guardian kings of cardinal directions bas relief in Royal Bhutanese Monastery Bodhgaya Bihar India

Compass rose in a ring with circles. Four-pointed star with frame and with one circle on the left and one on the right side. Crop circle pattern. Stock Photo

RF2RFEHT0–Compass rose in a ring with circles. Four-pointed star with frame and with one circle on the left and one on the right side. Crop circle pattern.

A circle laid out according to the four points of the compass near the Dolmens in Antequera, Spain. Stock Photo

RMEF1YGY–A circle laid out according to the four points of the compass near the Dolmens in Antequera, Spain.

Roof Tile End China These two roof tiles (with 18.56.31) are decorated with animals that symbolize two of the four cardinal directions: the White Tiger of the West and the Red Bird of the South.. Roof Tile End. China. Earthenware. Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 9). Ceramics Stock Photo

RM2HHTHRT–Roof Tile End China These two roof tiles (with 18.56.31) are decorated with animals that symbolize two of the four cardinal directions: the White Tiger of the West and the Red Bird of the South.. Roof Tile End. China. Earthenware. Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 9). Ceramics

Yama, Lord of Death: Regent of the South. Culture: Sri Lanka. Dimensions: H. 9 in. (22.9 cm); W. 5 in. (12.7 cm); D. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm). Date: 9th century. The lokapalas stand in each of the four cardinal directions as protectors of both the Buddhist dharma (teachings) and the religious community. Texts speak of monasteries being constructed on grids symbolically marked with these deities, leaving the specific ritual function of these sculptures an open question. Yama, Lord of Death is Regent of the South. He holds the remains of a staff. His mount is the buffalo. Museum: Metropolitan Museum Stock Photo

RMPB1P4T–Yama, Lord of Death: Regent of the South. Culture: Sri Lanka. Dimensions: H. 9 in. (22.9 cm); W. 5 in. (12.7 cm); D. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm). Date: 9th century. The lokapalas stand in each of the four cardinal directions as protectors of both the Buddhist dharma (teachings) and the religious community. Texts speak of monasteries being constructed on grids symbolically marked with these deities, leaving the specific ritual function of these sculptures an open question. Yama, Lord of Death is Regent of the South. He holds the remains of a staff. His mount is the buffalo. Museum: Metropolitan Museum

Bishamonten, the Guardian of the North, 11th century, Unknown Japanese, 116 cm (including base), Wood with polychrome, Japan, 11th century, Vaishravana is one of the Twelve Devas, a group of Hindu gods adopted as Buddhist guardian deities charged with protecting the four cardinal directions and the four intermediate directions, as well as the sun, moon, heaven, and earth. As the most powerful of the 12, Vaishravana presides over the north, which was understood to be the most dangerous of all directions as it was also inhabited by evil demons and ogres. Stock Photo

RM2T90FW8–Bishamonten, the Guardian of the North, 11th century, Unknown Japanese, 116 cm (including base), Wood with polychrome, Japan, 11th century, Vaishravana is one of the Twelve Devas, a group of Hindu gods adopted as Buddhist guardian deities charged with protecting the four cardinal directions and the four intermediate directions, as well as the sun, moon, heaven, and earth. As the most powerful of the 12, Vaishravana presides over the north, which was understood to be the most dangerous of all directions as it was also inhabited by evil demons and ogres.

Indra, Lord of the Gods: Regent of the East 9th century Sri Lanka The lokapalas stand in each of the four cardinal directions as protectors of both the Buddhist dharma (teachings) and the religious community. Texts speak of monasteries being constructed on grids symbolically marked with these deities, leaving the specific ritual function of these sculptures an open question.Indra, Lord of the Gods is Regent of the East. He holds a thunderbolt. His vehicle is the elephant.. Indra, Lord of the Gods: Regent of the East. Sri Lanka. 9th century. Bronze. Anuradhapura period. Sculpture Stock Photo

RM2HJ4RG0–Indra, Lord of the Gods: Regent of the East 9th century Sri Lanka The lokapalas stand in each of the four cardinal directions as protectors of both the Buddhist dharma (teachings) and the religious community. Texts speak of monasteries being constructed on grids symbolically marked with these deities, leaving the specific ritual function of these sculptures an open question.Indra, Lord of the Gods is Regent of the East. He holds a thunderbolt. His vehicle is the elephant.. Indra, Lord of the Gods: Regent of the East. Sri Lanka. 9th century. Bronze. Anuradhapura period. Sculpture

N/A. English: The blue Medicine Buddha, Bhaisajyaguru, sits centre in the first of the medical thangkas. This placement illustrates his vital importance to the practice and study of Tibetan Medicine. This painting consists of a walled 'City of Irresistible Beauty' where a host of deities reside alongside the Medicine Buddha. The city itself is square with four gates opening up in each of the cardinal directions. Outside the palace's walls lie four mountains where medicinal plants grow and animals roam. Growing in the Snow Mountain to the north of the city are white and red sandalwood, camphor, Stock Photo

RMP5NY5E–N/A. English: The blue Medicine Buddha, Bhaisajyaguru, sits centre in the first of the medical thangkas. This placement illustrates his vital importance to the practice and study of Tibetan Medicine. This painting consists of a walled 'City of Irresistible Beauty' where a host of deities reside alongside the Medicine Buddha. The city itself is square with four gates opening up in each of the cardinal directions. Outside the palace's walls lie four mountains where medicinal plants grow and animals roam. Growing in the Snow Mountain to the north of the city are white and red sandalwood, camphor,

The Lokapala Kubera, Regent of the North 9th century Sri Lanka The lokapalas stand in each of the four cardinal directions as protectors of both the Buddhist dharma (teachings) and the religious community. Texts speak of monasteries being constructed on grids symbolically marked with these deities, leaving the specific ritual function of these sculptures an open question.Kubera, Lord of Wealth, is Regent of the North. He holds a mace in his right hand. His vehicle is the lion.. The Lokapala Kubera, Regent of the North. Sri Lanka. 9th century. Bronze. Anuradhapura period. Sculpture Stock Photo

RM2HGY1EJ–The Lokapala Kubera, Regent of the North 9th century Sri Lanka The lokapalas stand in each of the four cardinal directions as protectors of both the Buddhist dharma (teachings) and the religious community. Texts speak of monasteries being constructed on grids symbolically marked with these deities, leaving the specific ritual function of these sculptures an open question.Kubera, Lord of Wealth, is Regent of the North. He holds a mace in his right hand. His vehicle is the lion.. The Lokapala Kubera, Regent of the North. Sri Lanka. 9th century. Bronze. Anuradhapura period. Sculpture

Aerial top view of Rose of Wind sign in park. Emblem star compass directions wind rose with four tips made on soft rubber coating inside swings in ring form at summer green park. Drone view, vertical Stock Photo

RF2JP1F55–Aerial top view of Rose of Wind sign in park. Emblem star compass directions wind rose with four tips made on soft rubber coating inside swings in ring form at summer green park. Drone view, vertical

Mixed black and blue decorative sand with applied wooden letters of the four cardinal directions N E S W isolated on white. Stock Photo

RMT6D7C3–Mixed black and blue decorative sand with applied wooden letters of the four cardinal directions N E S W isolated on white.

Alphabet blocks forming the four directions of a compass isolated on white background Stock Photo

RFC4049G–Alphabet blocks forming the four directions of a compass isolated on white background

Street name signs - four blank, glossy green, metal panels showing in four different directions. Stock Photo

RFG16XR3–Street name signs - four blank, glossy green, metal panels showing in four different directions.

RFT285E7–The four cardinal point on the top of a barn with blue sky.

One of the Buddhas of the Vatadage in Polunnawara, Sri Lanka 10 Stock Photo

RMDY1MWD–One of the Buddhas of the Vatadage in Polunnawara, Sri Lanka 10

Street signs - four blank, glossy blue metal panels showing in four different directions. Illustration on white background. Stock Photo

RFF68P26–Street signs - four blank, glossy blue metal panels showing in four different directions. Illustration on white background.

Umarokya, who protects the north sky. One of the four guardian deities in the Yashamon gate of Taiyuin temple, Nikko, Japan Stock Photo

RFM0FJYF–Umarokya, who protects the north sky. One of the four guardian deities in the Yashamon gate of Taiyuin temple, Nikko, Japan

RM2B02WDX–A pottery tile of the Han Dynasty, depicting hunting and battle scenes containing emblematic figures of the 'five cardinal directions' (the four cardinal directions plus the centre). The Four Symbols (Chinese: 四象; pinyin: Sì Xiàng) are four mythological creatures in the Chinese constellations. They are the Azure Dragon, of the East, the Vermilion Bird of the South, the White Tiger of the West, and the Black Turtle of the North. Each one of them represents a direction and a season, and each has its own individual characteristics and origins. Symbolically and as part of spiritual and religious

Aztec solar disk, sun symbol and diadem, representing Aztec sun deity Tonatiuh. Main arrows or sun rays pointing in the cardinal directions. Stock Photo

RF2WD8935–Aztec solar disk, sun symbol and diadem, representing Aztec sun deity Tonatiuh. Main arrows or sun rays pointing in the cardinal directions.

The Azure Dragon is one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese constellations. It represents the east and the spring season. It is known as Qing Long in Chinese, Seiryu in Japanese, Cheongnyong in Korean, and Thanh Long in Vietnamese. It is also called the Azure Dragon of the East. The azure dragon featured on the flag of Qing China, 1890-1912. Stock Photo

RM2B02WEH–The Azure Dragon is one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese constellations. It represents the east and the spring season. It is known as Qing Long in Chinese, Seiryu in Japanese, Cheongnyong in Korean, and Thanh Long in Vietnamese. It is also called the Azure Dragon of the East. The azure dragon featured on the flag of Qing China, 1890-1912.

Aztec solar disk, sun symbol and diadem, representing the Aztec sun deity Tonatiuh. 4 large arrows or rays pointing in the cardinal directions. Stock Photo

RF2R1YAG3–Aztec solar disk, sun symbol and diadem, representing the Aztec sun deity Tonatiuh. 4 large arrows or rays pointing in the cardinal directions.

RM2B02WE1–A pottery tile of the Han Dynasty, depicting hunting and battle scenes containing emblematic figures of the 'five cardinal directions' (the four cardinal directions plus the centre). The Four Symbols (Chinese: 四象; pinyin: Sì Xiàng) are four mythological creatures in the Chinese constellations. They are the Azure Dragon, of the East, the Vermilion Bird of the South, the White Tiger of the West, and the Black Turtle of the North. Each one of them represents a direction and a season, and each has its own individual characteristics and origins. Symbolically and as part of spiritual and religious

A tile with directions to the four most famous landmarks of Capri: Faraglioni, Via Krupp, Gardens of Augustus and Charterhouse. Capri, Italy, June 20 Stock Photo

RF2A74X32–A tile with directions to the four most famous landmarks of Capri: Faraglioni, Via Krupp, Gardens of Augustus and Charterhouse. Capri, Italy, June 20

Indra, Lord of the Gods: Regent of the East. Culture: Sri Lanka. Dimensions: H. 9 in. (22.9 cm); W. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); D. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm). Date: 9th century. The lokapalas stand in each of the four cardinal directions as protectors of both the Buddhist dharma (teachings) and the religious community. Texts speak of monasteries being constructed on grids symbolically marked with these deities, leaving the specific ritual function of these sculptures an open question. Indra, Lord of the Gods is Regent of the East. He holds a thunderbolt. His vehicle is the elephant. Museum: Metropolitan Mu Stock Photo

RMPB58N4–Indra, Lord of the Gods: Regent of the East. Culture: Sri Lanka. Dimensions: H. 9 in. (22.9 cm); W. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); D. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm). Date: 9th century. The lokapalas stand in each of the four cardinal directions as protectors of both the Buddhist dharma (teachings) and the religious community. Texts speak of monasteries being constructed on grids symbolically marked with these deities, leaving the specific ritual function of these sculptures an open question. Indra, Lord of the Gods is Regent of the East. He holds a thunderbolt. His vehicle is the elephant. Museum: Metropolitan Mu

Amoghasiddhi Buddha, 1403-1424, 7 11/16 x 5 11/16 x 3 3/4 in. (19.5 x 14.4 x 9.5 cm), Lacquer and gold on sandalwood core, China, 15th century, Amoghasiddhi is one the Five Cosmic Buddhas of the Mahayana tradition. It is believed that after the historic Buddha attained enlightenment and ascended to the heavens, he preached to the gods, some of whom became enlightened beings, or buddhas, themselves. These five preside over the four cardinal directions (north, south, east, and west) and also the center. A devotee’s goal is to be reborn into one of their realms Stock Photo

RM2T919A4–Amoghasiddhi Buddha, 1403-1424, 7 11/16 x 5 11/16 x 3 3/4 in. (19.5 x 14.4 x 9.5 cm), Lacquer and gold on sandalwood core, China, 15th century, Amoghasiddhi is one the Five Cosmic Buddhas of the Mahayana tradition. It is believed that after the historic Buddha attained enlightenment and ascended to the heavens, he preached to the gods, some of whom became enlightened beings, or buddhas, themselves. These five preside over the four cardinal directions (north, south, east, and west) and also the center. A devotee’s goal is to be reborn into one of their realms

The ancient Vatadage at Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka Stock Photo

RMMW0APJ–The ancient Vatadage at Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

. English: Chinese K'o-ssu depicting w:Mount Meru. Yuan dynasty (1271–1368). Silk tapestry (kesi), 33 x 33 in. (83.8 x 83.8cm). This elaborate tapestry-woven mandala, or cosmic diagram, illustrates Indian imagery introduced into China in conjunction with the advent of Esoteric Buddhism. At the center is the mythological Mount Meru, represented as an inverted pyramid topped by a lotus, a Buddhist symbol of purity. Traditional Chinese symbols for the sun (three-legged bird) and moon (rabbit) appear at the mountain’s base. The landscape vignettes at the cardinal directions represent the four cont Stock Photo

RMMMWPX7–. English: Chinese K'o-ssu depicting w:Mount Meru. Yuan dynasty (1271–1368). Silk tapestry (kesi), 33 x 33 in. (83.8 x 83.8cm). This elaborate tapestry-woven mandala, or cosmic diagram, illustrates Indian imagery introduced into China in conjunction with the advent of Esoteric Buddhism. At the center is the mythological Mount Meru, represented as an inverted pyramid topped by a lotus, a Buddhist symbol of purity. Traditional Chinese symbols for the sun (three-legged bird) and moon (rabbit) appear at the mountain’s base. The landscape vignettes at the cardinal directions represent the four cont

Yama, Lord of Death: Regent of the South 9th century Sri Lanka The lokapalas stand in each of the four cardinal directions as protectors of both the Buddhist dharma (teachings) and the religious community. Texts speak of monasteries being constructed on grids symbolically marked with these deities, leaving the specific ritual function of these sculptures an open question.Yama, Lord of Death is Regent of the South. He holds the remains of a staff. His mount is the buffalo.. Yama, Lord of Death: Regent of the South. Sri Lanka. 9th century. Bronze. Anuradhapura period. Sculpture Stock Photo

RM2HGY1NX–Yama, Lord of Death: Regent of the South 9th century Sri Lanka The lokapalas stand in each of the four cardinal directions as protectors of both the Buddhist dharma (teachings) and the religious community. Texts speak of monasteries being constructed on grids symbolically marked with these deities, leaving the specific ritual function of these sculptures an open question.Yama, Lord of Death is Regent of the South. He holds the remains of a staff. His mount is the buffalo.. Yama, Lord of Death: Regent of the South. Sri Lanka. 9th century. Bronze. Anuradhapura period. Sculpture

Mount Taylor is a stratovolcano in northwest New Mexico, northeast of the town of Grants. It is the high point of the San Mateo Mountains and the highest point in the Cibola National Forest. It was named in 1849 for then president Zachary Taylor. To the Navajo people, Mount Taylor is Tsoodzil, the turquoise mountain, one of the four sacred mountains marking the cardinal directions and the boundaries of the Dinetah, the traditional Navajo homeland. Stock Photo

RMER3KT6–Mount Taylor is a stratovolcano in northwest New Mexico, northeast of the town of Grants. It is the high point of the San Mateo Mountains and the highest point in the Cibola National Forest. It was named in 1849 for then president Zachary Taylor. To the Navajo people, Mount Taylor is Tsoodzil, the turquoise mountain, one of the four sacred mountains marking the cardinal directions and the boundaries of the Dinetah, the traditional Navajo homeland.

Mirror with symbols of the four cardinal directions China 7th century The four mythological creatures depicted on the back of this mirror refer to symbols of the cardinal directions, the blue dragon of the east, white tiger of the west, red bird of the south, and the dark entwined snake and tortoise of the north, which emerged in Chinese cosmology around the third century B.C and became firmly established in the following centuries. The long inscription encircling the animals, elegantly calligraphed in relief, illustrates a critical phase in the development of Chinese writing, when the regular Stock Photo

RM2T2F2R8–Mirror with symbols of the four cardinal directions China 7th century The four mythological creatures depicted on the back of this mirror refer to symbols of the cardinal directions, the blue dragon of the east, white tiger of the west, red bird of the south, and the dark entwined snake and tortoise of the north, which emerged in Chinese cosmology around the third century B.C and became firmly established in the following centuries. The long inscription encircling the animals, elegantly calligraphed in relief, illustrates a critical phase in the development of Chinese writing, when the regular

Street view in one of the district of Great Vancouver Stock Photo

RF2CG7EGX–Street view in one of the district of Great Vancouver

Varuna, Lord of Knowledge; Regent of the West 9th century Sri Lanka The lokapalas stand in each of the four cardinal directions as protectors of both the Buddhist dharma (teachings) and the religious community. Texts speak of monasteries being constructed on grids symbolically marked with these deities, leaving the specific ritual function of these sculptures an open question.Varuna, Lord of Knowledge, is Regent of the West. His broken left hand would have held a noose. His vehicle is a horse.. Varuna, Lord of Knowledge; Regent of the West. Sri Lanka. 9th century. Bronze. Anuradhapura period. Stock Photo

RM2HGY1TT–Varuna, Lord of Knowledge; Regent of the West 9th century Sri Lanka The lokapalas stand in each of the four cardinal directions as protectors of both the Buddhist dharma (teachings) and the religious community. Texts speak of monasteries being constructed on grids symbolically marked with these deities, leaving the specific ritual function of these sculptures an open question.Varuna, Lord of Knowledge, is Regent of the West. His broken left hand would have held a noose. His vehicle is a horse.. Varuna, Lord of Knowledge; Regent of the West. Sri Lanka. 9th century. Bronze. Anuradhapura period.

Compass rose, also known as wind rose, showing the cardinal directions Stock Vector

RF2PW9YFK–Compass rose, also known as wind rose, showing the cardinal directions

One of the Buddhas of the Vatadage in Polunnawara, Sri Lanka 4 Stock Photo

RMDY1N1X–One of the Buddhas of the Vatadage in Polunnawara, Sri Lanka 4

RFHP9A87–Cardinal Directions,

All four Buddhist Guardians cardinal directions Vajra Vidhaya Institute monastery Tibetan Buddhism Sarnath Varanasi Bihar India Stock Photo

RMA00DW2–All four Buddhist Guardians cardinal directions Vajra Vidhaya Institute monastery Tibetan Buddhism Sarnath Varanasi Bihar India

Peasants prepare for parading four victory banners, one withe the color of each cardinal directions, during the Tsurphu monastery festival, Tibet Stock Photo

RF2C184CN–Peasants prepare for parading four victory banners, one withe the color of each cardinal directions, during the Tsurphu monastery festival, Tibet

A roundel containing four Jinas seated in a circle in the cardinal directions. The Trailokyadipika. (A North Indian Jain manuscript.) [Mackenzie collection]. 18th century. The Trailokyadipika is a key text on the features of Digambara Jain cosmology, so it contains cosmological diagrams. Source: I.O.San 2583 f.47a. Language: Sanskrit. Stock Photo

RMR50PP8–A roundel containing four Jinas seated in a circle in the cardinal directions. The Trailokyadipika. (A North Indian Jain manuscript.) [Mackenzie collection]. 18th century. The Trailokyadipika is a key text on the features of Digambara Jain cosmology, so it contains cosmological diagrams. Source: I.O.San 2583 f.47a. Language: Sanskrit.

Signpost with the four cardinal points are orientation Stock Photo

RMG0H4MP–Signpost with the four cardinal points are orientation

Buddhist Sutra Container, 1100s-1200s. This container was designed to hold sutras, or Buddhist sacred texts. The Four Heavenly Kings, one for each of the cardinal directions, are incised on the exterior of the container. Images of the Four Heavenly Kings can often be found on Korean containers for sacred relics and sutras, and are symbolic of the wish to preserve the Buddha’s teachings. Stock Photo

RM2A50D2C–Buddhist Sutra Container, 1100s-1200s. This container was designed to hold sutras, or Buddhist sacred texts. The Four Heavenly Kings, one for each of the cardinal directions, are incised on the exterior of the container. Images of the Four Heavenly Kings can often be found on Korean containers for sacred relics and sutras, and are symbolic of the wish to preserve the Buddha’s teachings.

RM2B02WDY–A pottery tile of the Han Dynasty, depicting hunting and battle scenes containing emblematic figures of the 'five cardinal directions' (the four cardinal directions plus the centre). The Four Symbols (Chinese: 四象; pinyin: Sì Xiàng) are four mythological creatures in the Chinese constellations. They are the Azure Dragon, of the East, the Vermilion Bird of the South, the White Tiger of the West, and the Black Turtle of the North. Each one of them represents a direction and a season, and each has its own individual characteristics and origins. Symbolically and as part of spiritual and religious

Wind Rose Symbol on White Background 3D Illustration Stock Photo

RFRDW153–Wind Rose Symbol on White Background 3D Illustration

Yi Chae was a scholar who lived in late Joseon. This shows him at the age of 59. He is donning a black hat known as dongpagwan and a simui, a white scholar’s jacket. The white jacket has a collar in a contrasting black band. A large sash woven with threads in five colors, representing the four cardinal directions and the center, drapes down from the mid-chest level. Stock Photo

RM2B02DM9–Yi Chae was a scholar who lived in late Joseon. This shows him at the age of 59. He is donning a black hat known as dongpagwan and a simui, a white scholar’s jacket. The white jacket has a collar in a contrasting black band. A large sash woven with threads in five colors, representing the four cardinal directions and the center, drapes down from the mid-chest level.

Varuna, Lord of Knowledge; Regent of the West. Culture: Sri Lanka. Dimensions: H. 9 in. (22.9 cm); W. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); D. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm). Date: 9th century. The lokapalas stand in each of the four cardinal directions as protectors of both the Buddhist dharma (teachings) and the religious community. Texts speak of monasteries being constructed on grids symbolically marked with these deities, leaving the specific ritual function of these sculptures an open question. Varuna, Lord of Knowledge, is Regent of the West. His broken left hand would have held a noose. His vehicle is a horse. M Stock Photo

RMPB51WA–Varuna, Lord of Knowledge; Regent of the West. Culture: Sri Lanka. Dimensions: H. 9 in. (22.9 cm); W. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); D. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm). Date: 9th century. The lokapalas stand in each of the four cardinal directions as protectors of both the Buddhist dharma (teachings) and the religious community. Texts speak of monasteries being constructed on grids symbolically marked with these deities, leaving the specific ritual function of these sculptures an open question. Varuna, Lord of Knowledge, is Regent of the West. His broken left hand would have held a noose. His vehicle is a horse. M

RM2B02DM7–Yi Chae was a scholar who lived in late Joseon. This shows him at the age of 59. He is donning a black hat known as dongpagwan and a simui, a white scholar’s jacket. The white jacket has a collar in a contrasting black band. A large sash woven with threads in five colors, representing the four cardinal directions and the center, drapes down from the mid-chest level. The eyes staring straight ahead are meticulously depicted with great detail. As the eyes were increasingly regarded as the windows to the moral universe of the subject, they were a focal point of portraits from the late Joseon. T

Woman's blouse (Huipil), 20th century, 25 1/2 x 33 3/4 in. (64.8 x 85.7 cm), Cotton; discontinuous supplementary weft patterning, embroidery, Guatemala, 20th century, The bird and tree motif has roots in both Maya and European iconography. In Maya cosmology the 'World Tree' stands at the center of the universe surrounded by four trees, one at each of the cardinal directions, with birds perched on the tops. Weavers from many villages create repeating patterns of this motif and use it to embellish ceremonial textiles Stock Photo

RM2T91C4F–Woman's blouse (Huipil), 20th century, 25 1/2 x 33 3/4 in. (64.8 x 85.7 cm), Cotton; discontinuous supplementary weft patterning, embroidery, Guatemala, 20th century, The bird and tree motif has roots in both Maya and European iconography. In Maya cosmology the 'World Tree' stands at the center of the universe surrounded by four trees, one at each of the cardinal directions, with birds perched on the tops. Weavers from many villages create repeating patterns of this motif and use it to embellish ceremonial textiles

Vaisravana, sometimes spelt as Vaishravana or Visravana, is a Buddhist god and 'chief' of the Four Heavenly Kings, four deities who each protect one of the world's cardinal directions. Vaisravana is guardian of the north, and is derived from the Hindu deity Kubera. He makes his home on the lower half of the sacred Mount Meru, where he lords over all of yaksha (guardian spirits) who dwell there. Vaisravana is the ruler of rain, and thus is symbolically armed with an umbrella or a pagoda, while wearing heavy armour. The colours most associated with him are yellow or green, which is why he is of Stock Photo

RM2B036GM–Vaisravana, sometimes spelt as Vaishravana or Visravana, is a Buddhist god and 'chief' of the Four Heavenly Kings, four deities who each protect one of the world's cardinal directions. Vaisravana is guardian of the north, and is derived from the Hindu deity Kubera. He makes his home on the lower half of the sacred Mount Meru, where he lords over all of yaksha (guardian spirits) who dwell there. Vaisravana is the ruler of rain, and thus is symbolically armed with an umbrella or a pagoda, while wearing heavy armour. The colours most associated with him are yellow or green, which is why he is of

RMMW0APF–The ancient Vatadage at Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

The elaborate tapestry-woven mandala illustrates Indo-Himalayan imagery introduced to China along with the advent of Buddhism. At the centre is the mythological Mount Meru, represented by an inverted pyramid topped by a lotus, a Buddhist symbol of purity. Traditional Chinese images for the sun (a three-legged bird) and moon (a rabbit) appear at the mountain’s base. The landscape vignettes at the cardinal directions represent the four continents of Indian mythology but follow the artistic conventions of Chinese-style landscapes. The floral border, with the four vases in the four corners, para Stock Photo

RM2B035RC–The elaborate tapestry-woven mandala illustrates Indo-Himalayan imagery introduced to China along with the advent of Buddhism. At the centre is the mythological Mount Meru, represented by an inverted pyramid topped by a lotus, a Buddhist symbol of purity. Traditional Chinese images for the sun (a three-legged bird) and moon (a rabbit) appear at the mountain’s base. The landscape vignettes at the cardinal directions represent the four continents of Indian mythology but follow the artistic conventions of Chinese-style landscapes. The floral border, with the four vases in the four corners, para

Signpost showing directions to the north, south east and west. Stock Photo

RMEDY93E–Signpost showing directions to the north, south east and west.

Brahma Standing on a Turtle Surrounded by the Four Lokapalas, Guardians of the Cardinal Directions 9th century Sri Lanka The lokapalas stand in each of the four cardinal directions as protectors of both the Buddhist dharma (teachings) and the religious community. Texts speak of monasteries being constructed on grids symbolically marked with these deities, leaving the specific ritual function of these sculptures an open question.The deity Brahma is Lord of the Center.. Brahma Standing on a Turtle Surrounded by the Four Lokapalas, Guardians of the Cardinal Directions. Sri Lanka. 9th century. Bro Stock Photo

RM2HGY1CP–Brahma Standing on a Turtle Surrounded by the Four Lokapalas, Guardians of the Cardinal Directions 9th century Sri Lanka The lokapalas stand in each of the four cardinal directions as protectors of both the Buddhist dharma (teachings) and the religious community. Texts speak of monasteries being constructed on grids symbolically marked with these deities, leaving the specific ritual function of these sculptures an open question.The deity Brahma is Lord of the Center.. Brahma Standing on a Turtle Surrounded by the Four Lokapalas, Guardians of the Cardinal Directions. Sri Lanka. 9th century. Bro

Nepal. Buddhist Guardians of 4 cardinal directions painted at temple entrance. Stock Photo

RF2D7EB6E–Nepal. Buddhist Guardians of 4 cardinal directions painted at temple entrance.

One of the Buddhas of the Vatadage in Polunnawara, Sri Lanka 2 Stock Photo

RMDY1MTA–One of the Buddhas of the Vatadage in Polunnawara, Sri Lanka 2

A shrine dedicated to Jatulokbal, a composite Thai iconography of the 4 Lokapalas or guardians of the cardinal directions, seen here at a Bangkok mall Stock Photo

RF2WMTF13–A shrine dedicated to Jatulokbal, a composite Thai iconography of the 4 Lokapalas or guardians of the cardinal directions, seen here at a Bangkok mall

Abatsumara, who protects the east sky. One of the four guardian deities in the Yashamon gate of Taiyuin temple, Nikko, Japan. Stock Photo

RFKBX1K1–Abatsumara, who protects the east sky. One of the four guardian deities in the Yashamon gate of Taiyuin temple, Nikko, Japan.

Huge gold standing Buddha,one of four huge statues facing cardinal directions,Ananda Buddhist temple Pagan,Bagan,Burma,Myanmar Stock Photo

RMEG8WW1–Huge gold standing Buddha,one of four huge statues facing cardinal directions,Ananda Buddhist temple Pagan,Bagan,Burma,Myanmar

Virupaksha Guardian of West statue in Royal Bhutanese Monastery Bodhgaya Bihar India Bhutan Stock Photo

RMA00HKF–Virupaksha Guardian of West statue in Royal Bhutanese Monastery Bodhgaya Bihar India Bhutan

RMCXCY1M–Bangkok, reliquary

Guardian King of the North (Bishamonten), Kamakura Period (1185-1333). In Buddhism, Bishamonten is one of four kings who protect the cardinal directions. He stands with a stupa symbolizing the Buddhist teachings and relics of the Buddha in the palm of his left hand, and a spear to foil the enemies of Buddhism in his right. He crushes a demon beneath his feet. Stock Photo

RM2A511TA–Guardian King of the North (Bishamonten), Kamakura Period (1185-1333). In Buddhism, Bishamonten is one of four kings who protect the cardinal directions. He stands with a stupa symbolizing the Buddhist teachings and relics of the Buddha in the palm of his left hand, and a spear to foil the enemies of Buddhism in his right. He crushes a demon beneath his feet.

RF2AF7YJ6–cardinal points icon on white background. Simple element illustration from Tools and utensils concept. cardinal points icon symbol design.

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