In China, because it has been highly valued and respected by the royal family since ancient times, the layout of temples and places of worship are also very particular. Different temples worship different gods, so today we will use Zen, one of the eight schools of Han Buddhism, to talk about all kinds of Buddha statues enshrined in Buddhist temples.

First, there are three kinds of Buddha statues in Zen Buddhism: Buddha, Bodhisattva and Lohan, which are also called the three fruit positions of Buddhist practice.

Second, the common buddhas are Sakyamuni Buddha, Amitabha Buddha, and Pharmacist Buddha, collectively referred to as Heng III Buddha.

Three, the common bodhisattvas are Manjusri, Pu Xian, Dizang and Guanyin, which are collectively called the four great buddhas in China. There is also the Bodhisattva (generally standing on the right side of Amitabha).

Four, arhats are all disciples of Sakyamuni. There are generally eighteen arhats, and some are dedicated to 500 arhats.

How are the Buddha statues arranged in the temple?

About Buddha

Sakyamuni Buddha, Amitabha Buddha, and Pharmacist Buddha are generally enshrined in the Hall of the Great Hero, which looks tall and gorgeous in the center of the hall, in order to escape the demons and the world. 1. The Buddha statue on the left is Amitabha, which is characterized by holding the lotus in the right hand and the meditation seal in the left hand, and is in charge of the western paradise.

2. In the middle is Buddha Sakyamuni, who is in charge of the world of central women.

3, the position of the pharmacist Buddha is generally on the far right, and the sitting posture is also very solemn. Right hand printing, left hand holding the tower, in charge of the oriental clean glass world.

About bodhisattva

The common bodhisattvas are Manjusri Bodhisattva, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and Guanyin Bodhisattva, which are collectively called the four great buddhas in China.

1, Manjusri Bodhisattva: With the green lion as the mount, Manjusri Bodhisattva is a master of wisdom, so sometimes he holds a sword in his left hand, and he is suspicious and enlightened; Hold the Diamond Sutra in your right hand to help the Buddha spread his respect.

2. Pu Xian: Pu Xian is riding a six-toothed white elephant. It must be six teeth. It can't be wrong.

3. Guanyin Bodhisattva: Whether riding a dragon, riding a carp, riding a turtle, carrying a basket or holding a child, they are all suffering, compassionate and compassionate bodhisattvas who ask for help.

4. Tibetan Bodhisattva: Holding Zhang Xi in one hand and treasure in the other, dressed most like Tang Priest, usually Tibetan Bodhisattva. The bodhisattva sometimes wears a hat and sometimes she doesn't.

5, the general trend to the Bodhisattva: This Bodhisattva is generally separated from Guanyin Bodhisattva on both sides of Amitabha, Guanyin Bodhisattva crowns the little Buddha, and the general trend to the Bodhisattva crowns the vase. It is these three who are used to talking about the Three Saints of the West.

About Lohan

This shaved monk is the regular version: all dressed in monk's clothes, simple and clean, with informal gestures and free and easy, which embodies the noble monk's virtue of practicing Sanskrit, wisdom and tranquility in reality.