I was impressed by Kunming Youhetian Mutton Fat Jade Pisces Buddha Beads. On January 27, 2018 (the end of the Guichou month of the Year of the Rooster), I made a small poem stringing the Red Dust Buddha Beads, and a string of Buddha beads came out after twisting and turning. As for the origin, I follow my heart and do not want to involve the material things of the world. However, the world of mortals said that this bead also followed fate. I followed its natural development and received this gift from my soul.
String·Red Dust·Buddha Beads
Heartstring
Silent
Accompanied by the curl of incense
String broken? One
The world of mortals
Looking past the autumn water
Traveling alone in the desert
Taking refuge?
A string Bodhi Buddha Beads
Meditation
From the beginning of a string to the end of dust
Are the beads connected?
Dependent origination... Dependence cessation
Destiny gathers... Destiny disperses
Rosary beads turn around...
Impressed by the Kunming Youhetian Suet Fat Jade Pisces-Buddhist Beads
Taking a nap at noon , I was covered with a thick quilt, and I felt that I slept very, very deeply. I hadn’t slept so deeply in a long time, and I even had three dreams.
A dream is to walk directly from our house, walk through three traffic lights and go straight to the seaside. On the way to the seaside, you can also see the huge landmark white stone arch bridge and the glass curtain wall of the museum. , the child and I had an unobstructed journey, and drove to the seaside, the sun was shining...
Er Meng was very pleasantly surprised when he received the beads from Hongchen. He eagerly opened the envelope and took it out first. A letter, and then I looked at the beads at the bottom of the envelope. When I took it out and looked at it, it was actually different from the ones I had seen before. The Bodhi beads turned into long beads, and the small red beads next to the lapis lazuli were gone. The Emerald Buddha also turned into big beads like walnuts, and the two topaz beads disappeared. I held this string of beads in my hand and became stunned...
And I couldn't let me think for too long, and the three dreams came. When I arrived at my friends’ house, they wanted to keep me here to eat and talk, but I was in a hurry to leave because I had to pick up my children from school soon. Suddenly it became my sister’s house again, and my sisters brought me a lot of delicious food. , asked me to take it back, and said they were going to make more delicious food and there was no room for it in the refrigerator. I held the food in my arms and took a bite of the vegetable pancake while walking. It was soft and hot...
Before I could taste the taste, the alarm clock woke me up. I really didn’t want to get up, which was strange. Why did you sleep so deeply this time? I couldn't wake up for a long time, yawning again and again. While I was still dreaming, I grabbed hold of the words I had written down.
On April 12, 2018 (Jiaxu Day, Bingchen Month, Year of the Dog), I finally received the beads, and began to play with and handle them. First, I wiped them with a clean cotton cloth, and wiped them repeatedly. We had a two-hour meeting, and we kept wiping them. After wiping, I was free and alone again, so I started to count the beads. I counted them three or four times and found 86 money bodhi seeds, 5 blue lapis lazuli beads, and 2 red jasper beads. There are 2 topaz beads, 4 red, blue, green, yellow and white small beads, one base and one jadeite Maitreya Buddha. There are a total of 117 pieces of this string of beads. Because I have limited knowledge about beads, I can only count them. After playing with them like this, I still had a lot of fun, so I searched for relevant knowledge online to get more cultural connotations.
Lapis lazuli, in ancient China was called Zhulin, Jinjing, Jinyu, Qingdai, etc., and in Buddhism it was called Venuli or Biliuli. It is one of the witnesses of the cultural exchange between the East and the West in ancient times. Lapis Lazuli Introduced to China from Afghanistan through the "Silk Road", the colors are dark blue, purple blue, sky blue, green blue, etc.
Lapis Lazuli, lapis lazuli has unique blue, dark blue, light blue and light cyan, etc. "Shi Ya" says: "The color of lapis lazuli is like the sky, or the gold shavings are scattered, brilliant, if The stars are so beautiful in the sky." Therefore, in ancient China, lapis lazuli was often used as a symbol of the majesty and sublimity of God.
According to records, the emperor’s court beads were decorated with lapis lazuli, the altar of heaven was made of lapis lazuli, the altar of earth was made of amber, the altar of the sun was made of coral, and the altar of the moon was made of turquoise. Topaz is used, coral is used for the sun altar, and white jade is used for the moon altar. They all use the color of jade to symbolize heaven, earth, sun, and moon, with heaven as the top. Because lapis lazuli and jade have "a color like the sky", it is also called "emperor blue" , so whether it is a court bead or a court belt, it is particularly important.
There is a saying that "it is blue because of its green color, so it is used on the way to heaven", and it is often used to make it. The emperor's burial vessel.
Lapis lazuli was very valuable in Babylon and Egypt. It was expressed in poetry. The moon god sin was described in such a sacred song: "Bull-like." Strong, with big horns, perfect shape, and long forehead hair, as prominent as lapis lazuli. "At that time, people believed that lapis lazuli was a good medicine for treating depression and malaria.
Lapis lazuli, turquoise and zircon are both the birthstones of December.
< p> Jade stone refers to chalcedony containing mineral impurities such as clay minerals and iron oxide. It is also called liver stone. It is usually opaque or slightly transparent, and its luster is slightly darker than that of ordinary chalcedony. The color of jade stone is very dark. There are many kinds of jasper, including red jasper, green jasper, white jasper, yellow jasper, etc., and variegated varieties are also common. When there are more than two colors in the jasper to form various striped or landscape-like patterns, they are collectively called "pictures." Jade stone" can be used as an ornamental stone.Jade and aquamarine are designated as March birthstones, symbolizing calmness, courage and intelligence.
Topaz is a fluorine-containing aluminosilicate mineral. It is generally columnar or irregular granular or massive. It comes in a variety of colors, usually yellow, blue, green, red, brown and other light colors. , with glass luster, some colorless and transparent.
Westerners say that golden topaz can bring beauty and wisdom to the person who wears it, can ward off evil spirits, eliminate sorrow, and enhance confidence, so parents always buy 1 or 2 pieces of topaz for their children. Ornaments express parents' "hope".
Topaz is the representative stone of yellow gemstones. Most of the topaz is colorless, but there are also yellow, light green, light blue, pink, etc. High-quality red topaz, very precious. Yellow represents prosperity, and "golden" is the arrival (inversion) of "gold", symbolizing wealth and wealth! Topaz, like rose quartz, has charming and beautiful colors, which can relieve unpleasant negative emotions and convert them into Optimistic positive attitude.
Topaz is the "birthstone of November" and a symbol of friendship, friendship and love, so topaz became the "stone of friendship".
Bodhi means "enlightenment". Bodhi is a pearl, hold it and recite sutras, seal the mantra, and gather your mind. This string of Buddha beads is the Bodhi of money. Rosary beads are a kind of Buddhist object. They are tools used for counting when reciting the name of the Buddha or mantras, so they are also called "Buddha beads" or "Counting beads". It is said that there are many troubles in the world. Reciting "Namo Amitabha" and dialing a bead can relieve the troubles. Because when reciting the Buddha's name, one must eliminate all distracting thoughts and keep the mind pure, so the rosary beads are also called "pure heart beads." It is said in Buddhism that "sincerely reciting 'Amitabha' can eliminate eight billion calamities of life and death."
Modern people play with jade or hide jade, or even as a fashion, even if they are not Buddhists, they can Buddha beads are ordinary jade objects that are hidden and played with. Playing with them frequently and repeatedly allows you to use your hands, brain, and heart at the same time, cultivate your character, and be beneficial to your health.
There are many things to pay attention to when wearing Wenwan Bodhi Seeds, including the meanings of various Wenwan Bodhi Seeds and how to wear different numbers of beads.
1080 beads: It is the largest number of beads currently available. 1080 beads coincides with the 1080 kinds of troubles among the 10 realms of "the first six and the last four", and each realm has 108 kinds of troubles. This kind of wearing method appears more often in ritual meetings or other important occasions. It is often worn by some highly respected eminent monks, great virtues, and masters. It is rare to see it on weekdays.
108 beads: This number of beads is relatively common, implying the elimination of 108 kinds of worries, seeking physical and mental stability, and transforming into a posture of having no desires and desires. It is the reason why many Buddhist practitioners wear Wenwan Bodhisattva. Number of choices. And 108 is also the total number of Tiangang and Earth Evils in Taoist culture, and wearing it also has the meaning of protection.
54 beads: The number of beads is derived from the 54 levels required for enlightenment in the practice of Bodhisattva, namely "Ten Faiths", "Ten Abidements", "Ten Lines", "Ten Grounds" and "Ten Chapters" Towards "and the four good roots".
42 beads: Similar to 54 beads, it also refers to the number of levels of enlightenment required in the practice of Bodhisattva, but it is replaced by two beads of "equal enlightenment" and "wonderful". The "Ten Faith" and "Four Good Roots" are combined into 42 beads together with the "Ten Abodes", "Ten Lines", "Ten Places" and "Ten Directions".
36 pieces: 36 pieces is a simplified version of 108 pieces. It is mainly for people to carry around. It also conveys the mysterious philosophy of seeing the big from the small and simplifying the complex.
27 beads: Each bead represents a Buddhist saint, and the total is 27 Buddhist saints, originating from the theory of "four directions and four fruits" in the Hinayana school.
21: Covering the 21 stages experienced by a Bodhisattva from Nirvana to Buddhahood, namely the "Ten Grounds", "Ten Paramitas" and "Buddha Fruit".
18 beads: This number is more common now, and many beads are based on this. There is also a folk saying of "Eighteen beads". The number is auspicious and easy to carry, so it is quite common. From a Buddhist perspective, it refers to the Eighteen Arhats of Buddhism or the 18 changes of Buddha.
14 beads: Like 18 beads, this number is also very common, especially now that many young people are very fond of this kind of beads, borrowing the meaning of "Fourteen Ninjas". However, some researchers believe that it represents what Buddhism calls the "Fourteen Fearless" and embodies the concept of admonishing practice.
12: In Buddhism, there is often a saying of "twelve causes and conditions" or "twenty-six conditions". Most things in the world arise and go away due to causes and conditions, and these 12 stars The string of beads shows these "twelve dependent origins".
6: represent the "six roots and six emotions" of ears, nose, tongue, eyes, body, and mind, referring to the six senses and six perceptions of human beings.
3 stones: represents the three treasures of "Buddha", "Dharma" and "Sangha", which are mostly held by devout Buddhist believers.
1 piece: Generally speaking, a bead is often more expensive. Choosing beads with high material value expresses the wearer’s artistic and aesthetic taste. It can be carried personally or hung at home, which reflects the People pray for peace and happiness.
My string of beads has 117 large and small parts, and I finally found a historical record that the eminent monk Fotucheng passed away at the age of 117: Fotucheng, the world's number one "divine monk" who promoted Buddhism in the Jin Dynasty, passed away at the age of 117.
Fotucheng (231-348 AD) was a famous monk deeply respected by Buddhists throughout the ages and was known as the divine monk. Fotucheng was a native of the Western Regions. He became a monk in Wuchang Kingdom (today's Pakistan) when he was nine years old. He traveled east to preach the gospel. He traveled a long distance to Dunhuang, the "holy land" of Buddhism in Han China, and lived in a temple for many years. In the fourth year of Yongjia reign of Emperor Huai of Jin Dynasty (AD 310), 79-year-old Fotucheng came to Luoyang. After living in seclusion for 4 years, he began the most "glorious" period of his life at the age of 83, which lasted until his death at the age of 117.
During the 38 years of the Wuhu War in Han Dynasty, he was deeply trusted by Shi Le and Shi Hu, the two most brutal emperors in history, and served as the emperor's military advisor. It was through the emperor's "favor" to him that Buddhism was worshiped as a true faith by the supreme ruler for the first time in Chinese history and became a "state religion." Fotucheng built as many as 893 Buddhist temples and directly recruited thousands of disciples. Many of his famous disciples made "huge contributions" to the development of Buddhism in China, and their influence was unprecedented.
The meaning of numbers in Buddhism
"Seven" is not a number, but a symbol, representing perfection. "Seven" means east, south, west, north, top, bottom, and middle. This is perfection. There are many auspicious numbers "seven" in Buddhism.
1. The meaning of the number "seven"
1. Earth, water, fire, wind, space, view, and consciousness are called seven dharmas,
2 , Killing, stealing, sexual immorality, lying, idle talk, harsh words, two tongues are called: seven evil factors.
3. The six consciousnesses of ear, nose, tongue, body, and mind, plus the mind root, form the seven mind realms.
4. Seven Buddhas: Weiwei Buddha, Shikama Buddha, Sui abandoning Buddha, Detaining Qin Buddha, Kunagamuni Buddha, Kasyapa Buddha and Sakyamuni Buddha.
The Eight Bodhisattvas: Manjushri Bodhisattva, Kongzang Bodhisattva, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, Salvation Bodhisattva, Bhadra and Bodhisattva, Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, and Jianyong Bodhisattva
< p> 5. Seven sects: Law, Dharma, Three Treatises, Huayan, Tiantai, Mantra, and Zen.6. The three robes, the alms bowl, the incense stick, the whisk, the nun's sandalwood, the paper quilt, and the bath utensils are all carried regularly, and they are also called the seven things that are carried with you.
7. The Supreme Dharani, the Treasure Seal Dharani, the Great Compassion Dharani, the Bright Mantra Dharani, the Suiqiu Dharani, the Many Dharanis, and the Ten Nectars Dharani, For seven Dharani.
8. The first is the defilement of desire, the second is the defilement of seeing, the third is the defilement of doubt, the fourth is the defilement of slowness, the fifth is the defilement of confusion, the six is ??the defilement of sleep, and the seventh is the defilement of thrift, which are called the seven defilements.
9. Joy, anger, sadness, joy, love, evil, and desire are the seven emotions.
There are many similar ones, such as: seven conveniences, seven knowledges, seven holy wealth, seven inverses, seven good places, seven places and eight gatherings, seven gatherings, seven sounds, seven seas, etc.
2. Why are there seven or 108 lamps offered in front of the Buddha?
It is said that when Sakyamuni Buddha was born, he walked 7 steps as soon as he was born. , the first six steps represent our six paths, and the seventh step represents enlightenment. Therefore, seven is used to express the law, which means transcending the six paths and reaching the liberation of enlightenment, which means perfection!
In Buddhism, "7" or "108" means perfection. The use of seven lamps means perfection. Therefore, many people offer lamps, 7 lamps a day, or 108 lamps a month, which means perfection!
3. Regarding the numerical meaning of 108
There is a folk saying: : Why are there 108 generals in "Water Margin"? Shi Naian evolved based on the saying that 108 stars, each star, is a Buddha. There are 108 heroes in "Water Margin". The number 108 is often used in Buddhist instruments, rituals, and buildings. There are 108 rosary beads, 108 lamps, and 108 bells. The rhythm of the collisions in different places has different combinations: there are 36 slow collisions in the front and rear, 36 sharp collisions in the middle; there are 18 tight and slow 18, 6 times and 108 times.
108 is also used in ancient Chinese buildings and temple buildings. The Jokhang Temple in Lhasa has 108 pillars. Between the first eaves and the double eaves of the outline hall, there are 108 exquisitely carved lion heads. The sutra hall of the main hall of Kumbum Monastery has 108 columns with a diameter of more than 1 meter. There are 108 towers around Samye Temple. The reason why Buddhism advocates 108 is that people have 108 kinds of troubles, and Buddhism can eliminate them.
Each year has 12 months, 24 solar terms, and 72 periods (five days are one period), which add up to exactly 108. Ringing the bell 108 times means the end of the year, which means getting rid of the old and welcoming the new.
Second, according to Buddhist legend, mortals have 108 kinds of troubles in a year. If the bell rings 108 times, all people's troubles can be eliminated. Every New Year's Eve, Chinese and foreign tourists gather at Hanshan Temple to listen to the 108 bells from the bell tower. In the melodious sound of the bells, they bid farewell to the old year, welcome the new year, and pray for peace.
? It is said that there are many troubles in the world. If you recite "Namo Amitabha" and dial a bead, you can relieve the troubles. Because when reciting the Buddha's name, you must eliminate all distracting thoughts and keep your mind pure. Therefore, rosary beads are also called: pure heart beads. Reciting one sentence of Amitabha sincerely can eliminate the serious sins of life and death for eight billion kalpas.
?Why is the number 108 written in the sun in the mural? There is actually a reason. 108 is a very mysterious number in India. India is a big Buddhist country. There are 108 rosary beads in the hand of Buddha. There are 54 letter sounds in Indian Sanskrit, and 54 is exactly half of 108.
In ancient Indian astronomy works, the number 108 is heavily involved: the distance between the sun and the earth is equal to 108 times the diameter of the sun; the distance between the earth and the moon is equal to the moon 108 times the diameter; the diameter of the sun is 108 times the diameter of the earth. In the mural, the number 108 is written inside the sun, which actually has an astronomical meaning. Namo Amitabha!
This interpretation of this string of beads seems to have more connotation and depth. When talking about the arrival of this string of beads, the most suitable word is "the gift of the soul." This is a gift that came to me purely due to the interaction of spirit and soul. I have not spent a single penny of the worldly money, and I have never expressed my gratitude. I just feel very happy. For the person who strings beads, I miss him. It is a state where money is disregarded. This string of beads is a gift from the soul. No matter how to negotiate the price, it can only be priceless friendship.
I will also remember the words of the mortal world: Buddha nature exists in the body, and the Buddha is in the heart.
I suddenly couldn't sleep the next morning, and suddenly I seemed to understand the meaning of the solitary journey in the world of mortals. The world of mortals often walks in the embrace of beautiful, free and broad nature, in the sea of ??luxuriant flowers, The endless grassland, the jungle that is covered by the blue sky, the quiet and vast wetland, the small bridge, the flowing water, the green trees, the flowers, the strange rocks and the omnipresent wind are all the best friends in the world of mortals. Without the company of others, you can have no distractions and enjoy solitude. The taste of...
Hongchen has a lot of experiences, a lot, and a lot of collections. When I met him in the cultural circle, every word he said was so tolerant and peaceful, as if he had insight into the world. He is a sage who makes friends and talks purely by having similar interests. He speaks as he pleases and has Buddha nature...
In the past, I only thought that his life had some regrets, but now I think that maybe he is calm and accepts being alone in the world of mortals. In the state of travel, loneliness is not terrible, loneliness is not terrible, nothing is terrible, loneliness has its own charm, like him walking freely in nature every day, the whole world disappears, only oneself, in the sea of ??flowers, in the grassland, In the jungle, by the lake, on the road, walking...