Bishamon was the Fortune of Strength, one of the Seven Fortunes, [1] and protector of those who fight and those who serve. [2] He appeared in archaic armor, carrying a massive halberd in one hand and a Shinseist temple packed with sutras in the other. Bishamon was known for his honest and assiduous study of the doctrine of Shinseism. He also had been said to appear as a wandering Shinseist priest toting a backpack full of heavy scrolls and tomes. Bishamon was always depicted with a broad smile, representing the joy and satisfaction that come from a balance of physical fitness and contemplative wisdom. [3]
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