Generally, the production of the four kings of stone carving will choose first-class high-quality stone materials, such as granite stones such as bluestone, white marble and sesame white, which are carefully carved. Because the four heavenly kings are gods and guardians, the technical requirements for sculptors are very high. Without a certain technical level, the master can't carve the momentum and charm of the four kings.
Generally, the stone carvings of the four kings will be placed outside the temple attractions for people to enjoy, so each stone carving will be larger. In the production process, it needs the cooperation of many skilled carving technicians. The whole statue is huge and magnificent, and its legs lunge across the flowing clouds, showing omnipotent heroism. Having said that, who are the stone carvings of the four kings, and what are their images and responsibilities?
First, the stone carving of the king in the east of the country.
Doroto, the king of the East, was dressed in white, wearing armor and holding a lute. Play the pipa, make it follow Buddhism, and use music to influence all living beings to protect their country and defend their country. "Holding the country" means being compassionate, and its duties are: protecting the land of the East, protecting all beings, and being responsible for guarding Dongsheng Shenzhou.
Second, the stone carving of the western wide-eyed king.
The king of wide eyes in the west, "wide eyes" means being able to observe the world at any time with clear eyes. Also known as Piliubo fork, dressed in red armor, hands wrapped in red dragons or snakes, indicating that things are changing rapidly. His duty is to observe and protect the people with clear eyes, shoulder the heavy responsibility of protecting the law and protect the people of Quyeni in the west.
Three, South Growth King Stone Carving
The growth king of the south, "growth" means that it can command all beings, grow good roots and protect Buddhism, so it is named the growth king. Also known as Pi Liuli, he is dressed in cyan, armor and holding a sword. The sword shows wisdom and sharpness, which can break troubles and protect Buddhism from infringement. His duty is: always observe the sentient beings in Jambu-di Pa, protect the south and protect the Jambu-di Pa people in the south.
Fourth, stone carvings are more famous in the north.
There are many heavenly kings in the north, and "hearing more" has a blessing, and Germany is famous in all directions. Vishnu, also known as Vishnu, dressed in green and armor, holds a treasure umbrella and a god mouse in his right hand, which means that he can subdue all demons and protect all beings from infringement. His duties are: to protect the northern part of Jambu-Di^pa and its three gates, to protect the people's wealth and to protect the people of North Yudan.
Why are the stone carvings of the four kings so popular in life?
The four heavenly kings of stone carving are also called "good weather". Buddhists in China believe that the south growth king holds a sword and acts as the wind; The East King holds the pipa and plays the tune; In the north, it is often heard that the heavenly king holds an umbrella and rains; The wide-eyed king in the west holds the dragon, and Si Shun. When combined, it becomes "fine weather". Out of people's belief and admiration for the Four Heavenly Kings, there are stone carvings of the Four Heavenly Kings all over the country to protect people's safety.
Although the shape of the stone carvings of the four heavenly kings is fierce, in ancient mythology, this kind of fierceness is only an expression of evil things, and it is also a kind of exorcism. Therefore, in the minds of ordinary people, the four heavenly kings are to maintain people's peaceful life.
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