Lions of Buddha
[fu fogs, foo dogs, or shishi aka “the lion of buddha”]
[…drives away evil spirits and brings health and wealth.]
[…undamentally protective, strong, and courageous.]
[It is even said that when they are cubs, their mothers will throw them from cliffs, so that only the strongest survive.]
usually found in pairs of male + female guarding either side of a doorway/entrance.
