Lotus Sutra (Miao fa lian hua jing) - Sixi Tripitaka Edition

...kings referring to the Asura Kings listed on the previous page, each accompanied by several hundred thousand followers in their respective retinues.

There were also the Four Garuda Kings Garuda: Mythical bird-like beings of immense size and power. In Buddhist cosmology, they are the traditional enemies of the Nagas (dragons) but appear here as protectors of the Dharma.: the Garuda King of Great Power and Virtue original: Daweide jia-lou-luo wang; representing his immense spiritual influence., the Garuda King of Great Body original: Dashen; whose wingspan is said to be vast enough to obscure the sun., the Garuda King of Great Fullness original: Damian; representing the perfection and abundance of his celestial attributes., and the Garuda King of Sovereign Will original: Ruyi; literally "As-You-Wish," referring to his ability to act according to his own will without hindrance.. Each of these kings was accompanied by several hundred thousand followers in their respective retinues.

Furthermore, King Ajatashatru original: Azheshì; the historical ruler of the Magadha kingdom. Buddhist tradition describes him as a complex figure who usurped the throne but later became a profound patron of the Buddha's teachings., the son of Queen Vaidehi, was present with several hundred thousand followers in his retinue.

All of these various beings each paid homage by bowing at the feet of the Buddha, then withdrew to take their seats on one side.