in our duties and our standard of living. From this we can see that Buddhism is progressive,(进步的)always leading the times. The Southern Dharma Protector of Growth holds the sword (剑)of wisdom that cuts away all troubles and worries. The Western Dharma Protector(西方广目天王)The Western Dharma Protector(西方广目天王)The Western Dharma Protector prehensive(全面的) vision and knowledge gained through exposure to the world. He represents the need to open our eyes to observe nature and humanity, to distinguish good from ill, and to refine what we see and learn. The Western Dharma Protector holds a dragon or snake that is twining around him. The dragon or snake symbolizes change. Today, everything is constantly changing, only when we can see the truth will we be able to reply with ease and serenity. (从容应对)