Wei Tuo Pu Sa {Hok Kian = Wi To Pho Sat} was a commander of 31 (thirty one) of General of Heavens under Shi Da Tian Wang (Fours Kings of Heavens). First of all he was described with complete war dresses and his hand brings Hang Mo Pian (Ruyung (hardwood portion of a palm trunk) for conquering devils).
Wei Tuo had the title of Hu Fa Pu Sa, namely: Bodhisatva the Protector of Buddhist teachings, Protector of Buddhist holy book, and protector of Buddhist monasteries. As the guard of Dharma, usually Kim Sin (statue), he was positioned in the first room of a temple, back to back with Mi Le Gu Fo (Buddha Maitreya).
According to Buddhist Book, Wei Tuo is a son of Tian Wang (King of Heavens) whom because of his goodness, Buddha Sakyamuni appointed Wei Tuo as protector of Buddha Dharma when climb the nirvana. Therefore, he had duty to protect Dharma of the Buddha, to protect members of Sangha from Mara disturbance, and reconciled if there was inter-sect dispute. If a Sangha (Mahayana) violated Vinaya (Regulations of Buddhistship, then he was faced to Wei Tuo Pu Sa for Remorse.
Wei Tuo Pu Sa , sometimes was performed as Men Shen (Angle of Door) who look after the temples together with Ka Lan Pho Sat (Bodhisatva the Protector of Holy Buildings).
