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Vestibule
Sach'onwang (Four Heavenly Kings)
In the small vestibule before the main chamber, carvings of the Four Heavenly Kings that usually
appear as guardian figures at Korean temples can be found. The eastern king, Chiguk ("Protecting the
Country Heavenly King"), and the northern king, Tamun ("Many-hearing Heavenly King") can be found
on the north wall, while the southern king, Chungjang ("Ever-increasing Heavenly King"), and the
western king, Kwangmok ("Wide-seeing Heavenly King") can be found on the south wall. While Chiguk
carries a pagoda as usual, the other three kings all carry swords rather than the various icons with
which they are usually depicted at modern temples. All four are shown hear treading demons
underfoot.
   
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