Why do the stone statues of the four great kings enshrined in the temple step on villains?

It is rare for the four heavenly kings enshrined in the temple to step on villains, because the four heavenly kings are the protectors of Buddhism, and their duty is to protect Buddhism and all beings. It is a traditional custom in Buddhism to step on the villain, which means punishment and warning to the villain.

The Four Heavenly Kings are the four dharma protectors in Buddhism, also known as the "Four donkey kong", which is an important part of the traditional culture of China. They are the kings of the East, the South, the West and the North. The four heavenly kings play an important role in Buddhism. They guard Buddhism and sentient beings and are also regarded as a symbol of punishing villains.

In Buddhism, villains are regarded as evil and destructive beings. They often do all kinds of bad things to destroy the Buddha and all beings. Therefore, the four heavenly kings are regarded as symbols of punishing villains, and the villains they step on represent people who do all kinds of bad things. This custom has a long history in Buddhism and is regarded as a traditional custom. At the same time, it is endowed with profound religious and cultural connotations.

It should be noted that although it is rare to step on a villain at the foot of the stone statues of the four great kings enshrined in temples, it does not mean that all temples will do so. The culture and tradition in different regions may be different, and the specific situation needs to be judged according to the actual situation.