Naksan Temple, Gangwon Province
The Gate of the Four Heavenly Kings in the Naksansa temple complex is dedicated to the four heavenly kings in charge of protecting the Buddha-Dharma, guarding the temple and helping the fourfold assembly. In the west stands Virupaksa (He who sees all) holding a dragon and in the north Vaishravana (He who hears everything) holding a spear and a pagoda.
Photo by Ludo Kuipers, Mon May 12, 2014