Temple Guardian Collection

Temple Guardian, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Temple Guardian, 18th-19th century

Demon with Temple Guardian in Bath, Mid-19th century. Creator: Miwa School
Demon with Temple Guardian in Bath, Mid-19th century

Temple Guardian, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Temple Guardian, 18th century

Temple Guardian and Demon Wrestling (image 2 of 2), Mid-19th century. Creator: Miwa School
Temple Guardian and Demon Wrestling (image 2 of 2), Mid-19th century

Jesus Identifies Himself before the Arrest, 1548. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel
Jesus Identifies Himself before the Arrest, 1548

Asian furniture, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin Foley
Asian furniture, 1911-1912. Burmese carved and gilt doorway from Mandalay; Buddhist manuscript box and shrine of wood encrusted with coloured glass

Temple guardian guarding the South, named Virudhaka, Kopan monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Temple guardian guarding the South, named Virudhaka, Kopan monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Temple guardian guarding the East and spring, named Dhritarashtra, Kopan monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Myanmar. Mt Popa. Rhesus macaque resting next to a temple guardian

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Amidst the serene beauty of Kopan Monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal, stand the powerful temple guardians, protectors of the sacred grounds. Virudhaka, the guardian of the South, keeps a watchful eye, his stern gaze unwavering. A nod to the East, Dhritarashtra, the guardian of the spring, stands firm. The connection between the East and the guardians continues in Myanmar, where a Rhesus macaque rests peacefully next to a temple guardian, echoing the sacred role of these ancient sentinels. Augustin Hirschvogel's depiction of Jesus before His arrest and Edwin Foley's Asian furniture, serve as reminders of the rich cultural heritage that inspires the enduring presence of these temple guardians.