Buddhist tradition has resulted in some gorgeous art. And, oddly enough, some gorgeous monsters.

Say hi to Yama, one of the Dharmapalas or “defenders of the law”. He reigns over the hells, judges the dead, and helps people reach spiritual epiphanies. A wrathful Buddha who helps you learn compassion.

It’s so fun to know that despite his appearance, he’s on your side. The scariest force of good there ever was.