Legend has it that when Sakyamuni Buddha was born, he walked on the ground and took seven steps. The first six steps represent our six ways, and the seventh step represents enlightenment. Therefore, using seven to express the method means transcending the six ways and achieving the liberation and perfection of enlightenment!
"7" or "108" in Buddhism means perfection. Using seven lamps means perfection. So many people offer seven lamps a day or 108 lamps in January, which means perfection!
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The meaning of the number "seven"
1, soil, water, fire, wind, gas, sight and knowledge are called the seven laws.
2, killing, stealing, fornication, rumors, slang, rotten mouth, two tongues are collectively called: seven evil branches.
3, ears, nose, tongue, body, heart, six senses, rooted in meaning: the world of seven hearts.
4. seven buddha: Wei Wei Buddha, Shi Buddha, Abandon Buddha, Detain Qin Buddha, Detain Nahanmouni Buddha, Kaye Buddha and Sakyamuni Buddha.
5. Seven cases of Fa, Fa, San Lun, Hua Yan, Tiantai, Yan Zhen and Zen.
6. Three pieces of clothes, bowls, incense, strokes, Nishi tan, paper quilt and bathrobe are all standing personal belongings, also called seven personal belongings.
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