| For centuries ...this vicious pack of warriorshave | | | | that a major factor in his decision to accept the faith |
| greeted bothfriends and foes alike. | | | | was his relationship with his wife, Jayarajedevi, and |
| They are the demonsof the South Gate ...at Angkor | | | | Indradevi the woman that he married after her death. |
| Thom. | | | | Jayarajedevi, and Indradevi her sister, were inspirational |
| Loyal friends of King Jayavarman VII. | | | | figures who had a significant impact upon the king's |
| True friends of Siddhartha Sakayamuni. | | | | spiritual views. |
| They will destroyany foolish doltwho may unwittingly | | | | In political matters, Jayavarman's ascent to the throne |
| choose ...to crosstheir tumultuous path. | | | | was purportedly spurred by his role in leading the |
| From a historical perspective, King Jayavarman VII is | | | | Khmai in a military conquest of the Cham, the ancient |
| one of the most important figures in the culture of the | | | | ancestors of the modern day Vietnamese. The |
| Khmai. Jayavarman was born in 1125 and died in 1215. | | | | conquest occurred after the Cham led a surprise |
| He went on to lead the Khmai as their reigning king | | | | attack upon the Khmai capital at Angkor. It is said that |
| from 1181 to 1215. | | | | Jayavarman was able to re-establish power in the |
| As a notable figure, it is arguable that his most | | | | face of defeat by fostering a united front by |
| distinctive attribute was his decision to embrace | | | | overcoming sectarian strife. |
| Buddhism as his religion. The historical archives indicate | | | | |