法苑珠林 30.37

30.37

As stated in the Upāsakaśīla-sūtra: At that time, in the assembly there was the son of an elder named Sujāta, who said to the Buddha, "World-Honoured One, the six non-Buddhist teachers constantly preach the doctrine and instruct sentient beings, saying: 'If in the early morning you respectfully pay homage to the six directions, then you will obtain an increase in life and wealth. Why? The land of the eastern direction belongs to Śakra, and if there is anyone who makes offerings to it, he will protect and assist them. The land of the southern direction belongs to King Yama, and if there is anyone who makes offerings to it, he will protect and assist them. The land of the western direction belongs to Varuṇa-deva, and if there is anyone who makes offerings to it, he will protect and assist them. The land of the northern direction belongs to Kubera-deva, and if there is anyone who makes offerings to it, he will protect and assist them. The land of the nadir belongs to Agni-deva, and if there is anyone who makes offerings to it, he will protect and assist them. The land of the zenith belongs to Vāyu-deva, and if there is anyone who makes offerings to it, he will protect and assist them.' Are there such six directions within the Buddha-Dharma?"