Appreciation of Bon Mask
Bon is one of the oldest religions in the world, originating from the inland region of Central Asia adjacent to the Qinghai Tibet Plateau. Its history dates back over 18000 years. It covers aspects such as Tibetan medicine, astronomy, calendar, geography, divination, painting, enlightenment, philosophy, religion, etc. It has had an important impact on the ethnic culture of Tibet and…
Appreciation of Diamond Pestle
Vajra, or "Dorje" in Tibetan, was originally an ancient Indian weapon that could break through all kinds of materials because of its strong texture, hence the name Vajra. In Tantric Buddhism, the pestle symbolizes invincible wisdom and true Buddha nature, which can break all kinds of worries and destroy all kinds of demons that hinder the practice of Buddhism. All…
The Meaning of the Number of Buddha Beads
Buddha beads, also known as prayer beads, are tools used by Buddhists to count and bind their hearts when chanting Buddha; It is also an essential keepsake for Buddhist disciples when practicing. Today, many people who enjoy fashion or display individuality also wear a string of Buddhist beads, but they may not necessarily know the meaning of different lengths of…
What are the taboos for the worship and maintenance of black sandalwood pixiu
Black sandalwood pixiu is made of black sandalwood, which has a dense structure, uniform hardness, and a metallic luster. What the market truly recognizes is Indonesian ebony, which is a national treasure of Indonesia. As one of the world's famous trees, Indonesian ebony is the ultimate in both quality and grade among mahogany. Generally speaking, a cup of clean water…
Xuande Lu’s background has become a mystery
It is said that Emperor Xuande of the Ming Dynasty was fond of incense burners and ordered the import of a batch of wind ground copper from the Kingdom of Siam. He ordered the court craftsman Lv Zhen and the minister of labor Wu Bangzuo to cast incense burners based on the porcelain styles produced by Ru, Ge, Jun, and…
Look at Dazu Rock Carvings and Talk about Six Circulations
The Dazu Rock Carvings, a religious cliff carvings in the late Tang Dynasty and early Song Dynasty, is a famous ancient stone carving art in China, focusing on Buddhist themes, especially the Beishan cliff carvings and Mount Baoding Buddhist Sculptures. Beishan Cliff Statue is located in Beishan, 1.5 kilometers north of Dazu District, Chongqing. With a length of more than…
Tibetan Buddhism Dharmapala_ Baimahagala
In the Buddhist scriptures, it is said that White Mahagala can protect all sentient beings, eliminate various fears, escape poverty, and remove obstacles that are not smooth. This statue is adorned with a five skull crown and a flame shaped red hair adorned with a long snake. Eyebrows raised, three eyes glaring angrily, showing a fierce and angry expression. Her…
Collection History and Culture of Pear Furniture
In the collection industry, Hua Li Mu Collection is an abbreviation for Hua Li Mu antique furniture collection. The stolen pear wood belongs to the "new pear" category, which is different from the old material "yellow pear wood" referred to in the collection. Even if it is made into furniture, it cannot become a collection due to its lack of…
