Mr. Altig’s Overview of the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Sutra

In Hindu and Buddhist mythology, Garudas are a class of powerful and majestic birds that are said to possess the ability to fly, and are often depicted as large birds with a human-like form. They are considered as a protector and enemy of the nagas (snakes), and are said to be engaged in a constant struggle against them for supremacy. Garudas are often associated with the sun and are considered as a symbol of freedom and divinity.

The Four Garuda Kings mentioned in the first chapter of the Lotus Sutra are powerful and majestic birds, who are said to possess the ability to fly and are considered as a protector and enemy of the nagas (snakes) they are said to be engaged in a constant struggle against the nagas for supremacy. They are not commonly known figures in Buddhism and their role is not well defined in the text.

Garuda King Great Prestige: He is not a well-known figure in Buddhism, and his role is not well defined in the text.

Garuda King Great Torso: He is not a well-known figure in Buddhism, and his role is not well defined in the text.

Garuda King Great Abundance: He is not a well-known figure in Buddhism, and his role is not well defined in the text.

Garuda King Wishes Fulfilled: He is not a well-known figure in Buddhism, and his role is not well defined in the text.

In summary, Garudas are powerful and majestic birds in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, that are said to possess the ability to fly and they are considered as a protector and enemy of the nagas (snakes) and are said to be engaged in a constant struggle against them for supremacy. The Four Garuda Kings mentioned in the first chapter of the Lotus Sutra are not commonly known figures in Buddhism and their role is not well defined in the text. They are believed to be powerful and majestic birds but their specific role and influence in the Lotus Sutra is not clear.