中天竺舍衛國祇洹寺圖經 1.16

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the compound, they only then go forward for an audience. According to the Sigao: 'That this gate is magnificent represents the place where one first enters the path with faith. On its gates and layered pavilions, plain paintings inside and out depict the images of Mahābrahmā, Śakra Devānām Indra, the Four Great Heavenly Kings, human kings, great ghost kings, spirits, and nāgarājas. The reason their forms and likenesses are depicted is to represent their sharing the echo to universally protect the maintenance of the Three Jewels.' The appearance of the western gate of the great compound has not been heard of; since its function lies in impermanence, its forms and dimensions are not manifest.