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* In Korean Buddhism, the Four Heavenly Kings at Hwaomsa (Gurye) have been studied, with attribution to the 17th-century sculptor monk In'gyun.

The standardized iconography (lute, sword, snake, parasol) crystallized in China under Tibetan Tantric influence.

Symbolic interpretation

The Four Heavenly Kings are commonly interpreted as symbolizing:
# Guardianship of the Dharma - protecting the world from negative influences.
# Cosmic order - maintaining harmony in the universe through

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