He thinks. Because of its introduction around the time of the Three Kingdoms and Jin Dynasty, Buddhism remains only so much as a religion. It cannot compare to the older Confucianism which has become part-and-parcel of Chinese lifestyle.
It is said, 'the Western King of Far Sight holds a dragon in his hand, blessing human beings. The Northern King of Virtue holds an umbrella, protecting human wealth. The Southern King of Developing Merit holds a sword, protecting the Buddhist Law. The Eastern King of Protection for Buddhist Territory in Heaven and Earth holds a pipa, protecting all living creatures.'
It is said, 'the Western King of Far Sight holds a dragon in his hand, blessing human beings. The Northern King of Virtue holds an umbrella, protecting human wealth. The Southern King of Developing Merit holds a sword, protecting the Buddhist Law. The Eastern King of Protection for Buddhist Territory in Heaven and Earth holds a pipa, protecting all living creatures.'
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