The Chinese‑Buddhist Legend of Diyu (Naraka): Morality, Punishment, and the Architecture of Hell   The legend of Diyu, often equated with the Buddhist Naraka in the Chinese cultural sphere, offers a vivid and terrifying vision of the afterlife. Far from being a vague realm of shadows, Diyu is imagined as a meticulously organized underground maze where every sin has its designated place and punishment. Governed by the stern and impartial King Yama, this hell serves both as a cosmic cou