Virūpākṣa
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Virūpākṣa is one of the Four Heavenly Kings
representing the cardinal direction of the west in Buddhist cosmology
. His followers are the Nāga
. His name means 'He who sees all'.
Four Heavenly Kings
In the Buddhist faith, the Four Heavenly Kings are four gods, each of whom watches over one cardinal direction of the world.The Kings are collectively named as follows:...
representing the cardinal direction of the west in Buddhist cosmology
Buddhist cosmology
Buddhist cosmology is the description of the shape and evolution of the Universe according to the canonical Buddhist scriptures and commentaries.-Introduction:...
. His followers are the Nāga
Naga
Naga or NAGA may refer to:* Nāga, a group of serpent deities in Hindu and Buddhist mythology.-People:* Nayan / Nayar/Nair people of Kerala Society* Naga people, a diverse ethnic identity in Northeast India...
. His name means 'He who sees all'.