The difference between Sumeru and Lotus, the explanation of Sumeru

Our country is a big Buddhist country, every town has large and small temples, many scenic spots also have temples, often in the temple we can see the Buddha statue on the altar or sitting or standing on the lotus seat, kind eyebrows and kind eyes, the overall harmony and exquisite carving. Seeing these stone carvings of different forms, we only know that the pattern is beautifully carved, and many people do not understand what the lotus seat and the Sumeru seat are, so what is the difference between the stone carving lotus seat, the Vajra seat, the Buddha platform, and the Sumeru seat?

Lotus. The stone carved lotus seat is also called the lotus platform and the Chinese seat. It is the most common and common one of the Buddha pedestals, and the stone is carved into the shape of a lotus, lifelike, the petal form is full, there are blooming pedestals with buds, most of the Buddha statues sit cross-legged in the lotus pedestal, or stand on the lotus pedestal, it is an indispensable form in Buddhism, and the lotus flower also has the meaning of holiness in Buddhism.

Sumeru. Sumeru seat is also known as Vajra seat, with carved patterns, multi-layer cornerstone installation composition, in the Buddhist meaning symbolizes the Buddhist holy mountain Sumeru Mountain, the name of Sumeru seat also comes from this, is the foundation stone of the pedestal of the Buddha statue and the Bodhisattva statue, generally placed on the lotus seat, and then the Buddha statue on the lotus seat.

What are the carving forms of stone carving lotus seat, Vajra seat, Buddha platform, Sumeru seat?

There are many forms of stone carving lotus seat and Vajra Sumeru seat, different pattern shapes, lotus seat can be divided into multiple layers, can also be three layers, the middle is the shape of the lotus pod, the outer ring is the shape of petals, according to different designs can be carved into full petals of different shapes, and the large lotus seat in the middle can also be designed and carved on the pattern.

Vajra Buddha platform Sumeru seat is very Chinese retro carving artistic sense, most of the middle is the form of the girdle, you can carve different shapes and patterns on the upper layer and the bottom base, the middle of the girdle part of the display form is more, it can be geometric shapes, mainly based on the combination of lines and points, relatively simple carving, it can also be a pattern modeling, combined with different carving arts, combined with relief and carving and other carvings on the figures, mythical beasts, flowers, moire and other shapes, the form is full and three-dimensional, more exquisite.

The carving of the two has changed in every era, and the modern carving technology is more mature, so that the finished product is more delicate and gorgeous, and exquisite, with more artistic components, and has a strong decorative effect.

The carved stone is also exquisite, most of the bluestone, granite, white marble and other stones are used to carve different stones and sizes, and the finished products carved out are not the same, according to the combination of many aspects, the most suitable pattern and shape can be set, which can give the Buddha statue a more beneficial auxiliary role, so that the whole is more solemn and elegant, suitable for the aesthetics and role of Buddhist culture.

Interpretation of Sumeru (1).A pedestal resembling Mount Meru, on which a Buddha statue can be placed. Tang Wang Bo "Zizhou Feiwu County White Crane Temple Tablet":

By the will of heaven, the altar of relics will be opened; Bow down to the hearts of the crowd and compete for the seat of Sumeru. ” 2).A kind of pedestal for traditional Chinese architecture.

It is generally made of orange bricks or stones, with concave and convex lines and ornamentation.

Word decomposition Explanation of the word �� ( 財 計 開 ) ū必得, shall: not need. Groundless.

Have to. Must. Must.

Wait, stay: must stay (late, stay). The man's face is hairy, and the beard:

Shaved eyebrows (a man's pronoun). Susheng (the name of a traditional drama character, i.e. "old student") is a troupe. A moment, a moment.

The structure of the Sumeru seat is: Sumeru (left and right structure) Mi (left and right structure) seat (semi-enclosed structure).

The structure of the Sumeru seat is: Sumeru (left and right structure) Mi (left and right structure) seat (semi-enclosed structure). Pinyin is: xū mí zuò. The phonetic pronunciation is: one

What is the specific explanation of Sumeru, we will introduce it to you through the following aspects:

1. Explanation of words and phrases [click here to view the details of the plan].

1.Refers to the base of the Buddha statue. 2.It refers to a kind of base for pagodas, Buddhist halls, etc. [Sumeru, the name of a mountain in ancient Indian mythology, Brahma sumeru].

2. Citations and Explanations.

A pedestal resembling Mount Meru, on which a Buddha statue can be placed. Quoting Tang Wang Bo's "White Crane Temple Tablet in Feiwu County, Zizhou": "According to the will of heaven, fight to open the altar of relics; Bow down to the hearts of the crowd and compete for the seat of Sumeru.

A kind of pedestal for traditional Chinese architecture. It is generally made of brick or stone, with concave and convex lines and ornamentation.

3. Chinese dictionary.

Buddhist terms. Refers to the Buddha's seat.

Fourth, the network explained.

Sumeru Sumeru, also known as "Vajra Seat" and "Sumeru Altar", originated from India, is a pedestal for placing Buddha and Bodhisattva statues. Later, it referred to the base of architectural decoration, such as the base of the shadow wall.

Verses about the Sumeru seat.

The Sumeru seat is on the Gali Sumeru seat, and the golden hair is on the Sumeru seat.

Idioms about Sumeru.

Thick Zheng Huiren wide seat is full of big lies, full of guests and friends, full of sable cicadas, chattering with the last seat of Sumeru mustard seeds, Yang Zhi Mi high mustard seeds Sumeru.

Words about the seat of Sumeru.

The guests on the seat are seated, the guests are full of friends, the last seat is accompanied, the old and the mustard is Na Meru, the sky is full of lies, the sable cicada is full, and the wine scolding seat is accompanied by the last seat.

Sentence formation about Sumeru.

1. The most eye-catching thing is the bronze monster squatting on the stone Sumeru seat, the dragon head, the lion, the antlers, the hooves, and the scales all over the body, which is the legendary unicorn that symbolizes wealth and auspiciousness.

2. There are various offerings on the offering table below the Sumeru seat.

3. The Sumeru seat is surrounded by a white marble stone fence, and the front platform is headed, and there is a Yonglu leading directly to Wuying Gate.

4. The periphery of each layer of pedestal is carved with the Sumeru seat, and on the Sumeru seat, there is a large rectangular stone bar horizontally, which is called the ground jacket.

5. The heart gate is divided into three parts: Sumeru seat, door buttress and upper top.

Sumeru is the base of traditional Chinese architecture and sculpture, palaces, temples, towers, Huabiao, stone tablets, stone lions, and gate piers all have the shape of Sumeru.

The plane of the Sumeru seat is usually square, wide at the top and bottom, and narrow in the middle, which is the so-called girdle. The surround of the Sumeru seat is usually decorated with a lotus or a lotus. Sumeru is derived from Indian Buddhism, symbolizing Mount Meru, the center of the Buddhist world, and has the meaning of independence and stability, so the Sumeru seat is often carved with Buddha statues and Buddhist stories.

Historical development: China's earliest Sumeru seat is seen in the Yungang Northern Wei Dynasty Grottoes, which is a form of astringency up and down and waist in the middle. To the Tang Dynasty, Song Dynasty, up and down astringency more, and there are lotus petals and the like for decoration, the waist part is significantly heightened, and there is a girdle pillar (Shu pillar) to divide it into a number of paragraphs, this kind of shape in the Song Dynasty is called "the partition version of the pillar building".

However, some in the south of the Song Dynasty did not use girdle pillars, but used drums to protrude curves. On the Tang Pagoda, there are two layers of Buddha statues, towers, altars, shrines, furniture, antiques and rockeries that use the Sumeru seat as a support for the traveling grandchildren.

The seat of Sumeru Town has developed from a sacred and honorable thing to a decorative form of a state chain of building pedestals composed of soil lining, guijiao, lower fang, lower fang, girdle, upper owl and upper fang, etc., which is usually used for the pedestal of noble buildings.

Later furniture, such as screens, often took this form as well. The detailed practice of the Sumeru seat is stipulated in the Song Dynasty's "Construction of the French Style", and the convex part of the upper and lower layers is called the stacked astringent, and the concave part in the middle is called the girdle, and the interval is lotus petals.

Interpretation of Sumeru.

1).A pedestal resembling Mount Meru, on which a Buddha statue can be placed. Tang Wang Bo "Zizhou Feiwu County White Crane Temple Monument Empty Staring":

By the will of heaven, the altar of relics will be opened; Bow down to the hearts of the crowd and compete for the seat of Sumeru. ” 2).A kind of pedestal for traditional Chinese architecture.

It is generally made of brick or stone, with concave and convex lines and ornamentation.

Word decomposition Interpretation of the word "shall" or (shall) ū must get, should: not need. Groundless.

Have to. Must. Must.

Wait, stay: must stay (late, stay). The man's face is hairy, and the beard:

Whisker eyebrows (the name of the old man who is old). Susheng (the name of a traditional theatrical character, i.e. "Lao Sheng"). A moment, a moment.

Also known as "King Kong Seat" and "Sumeru Altar", derived from the pedestal of placing Buddha and Bodhisattva statues, the form and decoration are more complex, and are made of multi-layer brick and stone components superimposed, generally used in palaces, the main hall of the altar temple, and the pedestal of the tower and building.

Also known as "Vajra Seat", "Sumeru Altar", originated from India, it is a pedestal for placing Buddha and Bodhisattva statues. The earliest Sumeru seat in our country is seen in the Northern Wei Dynasty Grottoes in Yungang, to the Tang and Song dynasties, has developed from the sacred and noble things, to the decorative form of a building pedestal composed of soil lining, Guijiao, lower fang, lower fang, girdle, upper fang and upper fang, etc., which is usually used for the noble building base.

Sumeru, also known as "Vajra Seat" and "Sumeru Altar", originated from India and is a pedestal for placing Buddha and Bodhisattva statues.