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Thailand: A Yaksha or temple guardian, mural on a wall at the front of a guest house in Bangkok

Thailand: A Yaksha or temple guardian, mural on a wall at the front of a guest house in Bangkok. In Buddhist mythology, the Yaksa (Yaksha or Yak) are the attendants of Vaiõrava·áa, the Guardian of the Northern Quarter, a beneficent god who protects the righteous. The term also refers to the Twelve Heavenly Generals who guard Bhai·£ajyaguru, the Medicine Buddha.
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Title: Thailand: A Yaksha or temple guardian, mural on a wall at the front of a guest house in Bangkok
Caption: Thailand: A Yaksha or temple guardian, mural on a wall at the front of a guest house in Bangkok. In Buddhist mythology, the Yaksa (Yaksha or Yak) are the attendants of Vaiõrava·áa, the Guardian of the Northern Quarter, a beneficent god who protects the righteous. The term also refers to the Twelve Heavenly Generals who guard Bhai·£ajyaguru, the Medicine Buddha.
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