How to read the face of Guanyin Bodhisattva

Guanyin is a classic representative figure in Buddhism. Many people will buy Guanyin to wear for safety. So in physiognomy, how do you look at the face of Guanyin Bodhisattva? Below are some related articles compiled by the editor, let’s take a look!

How to read the face of Guanyin Bodhisattva

How to read the face of Guanyin Bodhisattva

Male and female appearance: Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva can have male and female appearances according to the needs of different species. However, the appearance of a great bodhisattva, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, is the appearance of a great man. For example, the "Avatamsaka Sutra" says: Avalokitesvara is a brave and mighty man. Before the Tang Dynasty, most Guanyins were depicted as men, but there were also some depictions of females. But later, especially since the legend of Princess Miaoshan became popular, the image of Guanyin in Han areas has become more and more feminine. For example, the thirty-three Guanyin statues mentioned above that are circulated among the people are basically all female. Some scholars simply call Guanyin the Eastern Goddess.

The compassion mentioned in Buddhism is analogous to a certain inner quality of women. The kindness, tolerance and gentleness of women are love expressed in their daily behavior. For example, a mother’s love for her children is deep and meticulous. However, Buddhism believes that worldly love is selfish compassion, which is a limited form of compassion; while compassion is the selfless expansion of love. Master Yinshun believes that this is an important reason why Guanyin Bodhisattva was portrayed as a female. Because the special virtue of Guanyin Bodhisattva is great compassion, Guanyin Bodhisattva saves all sentient beings like a loving mother loves her own children. Therefore, Guanyin should appear in female form, expand selfless love, and love all sentient beings to become the equal compassion of the Bodhisattva.

The phase of no phase

Under the idea of ​​dependent origination and emptiness emphasized by Mahayana Buddhism, the Buddha's body and even the Bodhisattva's body, in addition to the physical body that can be perceived by the naked eye, is actually the Dharma body. The Dharma body does not have any physical material meaning and is an abstract concept. The theory of Dharmakaya and dependent origination and emptiness believes that no matter how many thousands of incarnations Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva transforms into, they are all illusory and unattainable; even Avalokitesvara's original form as a great Bodhisattva is not the real Dharmakaya and is empty and unattainable. For such a property, Mahayana Buddhism usually summarizes it with symbols of negation such as "nothing" or "non-existence". The true appearance of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva is equal to no appearance or non-appearance. At the same time, being able to see such formlessness is seeing the true Buddha and Bodhisattva. The "Miao Xin Shu of the Shurangama Sutra" believes that it is wrong to say that Guanyin Bodhisattva is male or female. The various incarnations of Guanyin Bodhisattva are not real, and his true image is the state of nirvana. The Diamond Sutra even denies the authenticity of the thirty-two characteristics of the Tathagata: If one sees all characteristics as not being characteristics, then one sees the Tathagata. Similarly, if one can see all characteristics as not being characteristics, then one has seen Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. (Feng Shui www.azg168.cn)

How to read the face of Jade Guanyin Bodhisattva

In fact, the key to the quality of Jade Guanyin lies in its appearance. The appearance here, in layman's terms, refers to the overall shape of Jade Guanyin. When experts appreciate Jade Guanyin, they will definitely not ignore its appearance. So, many people may still not understand clearly what aspects should be considered when evaluating the quality of Jade Guanyin. Let’s take a closer look at it below.

As a typical Buddhist figure, first of all, there must be Buddha's light, that is, Guanyin should give people a radiant feeling, but if there are impurities or spots between the eyebrows, it will affect the aura bestowed by the entire Buddha's light; if there are cracks on the Buddha's light, you must purchase it with caution, because the cracks will cut off the Buddha's light, just like cutting off the good luck that Guanyin brings to you, which has a great impact on the value of Guanyin itself.

Eyes are usually the highlight of a character. Although the jade Guanyins on the market are different, some are closing their eyes to relax, some are looking in all directions, etc., no matter what expression they present, there must not be any impurities or cracks, or color spots caused by uneven color distribution of jade. Moreover, Guanyin’s eyes should be the same size and symmetrical on both sides.

Carving the face has always been a very important step in figure carving, so the requirements for the face of Jade Guanyin are also very detailed. Not only is it required to have a kind face and a benevolent look to show its consistent image of saving the suffering, but also, special attention should be paid to the fact that uneven color distribution, impurities, etc. should not form a "spoiled face", thus affecting the overall beauty of the Jade Guanyin. More importantly, there must be no cracks on Guanyin's face. If there are any, you should carefully consider purchasing.

Finally, there are the eyebrows. Generally, the appearance of Jade Guanyin is required to be dignified and majestic, so Guanyin’s eyebrows should be willow-leaf-shaped, thin and long, and curved above the eyes. In addition, it is required to be clearly visible, which is what we often call the clear eyebrows, and there cannot be any impurities or cracks in the eyebrows. If it is colored jade, the color of the eyebrows must be uniform.

How to read the face of Guanyin Bodhisattva

First of all, like other jade jewelry, it is very important to have a good eye for jade Guanyin when purchasing it. Many times, the first impression is the basis for proving whether you are destined to have a connection with the jade Guanyin. Therefore, whether it is used for wearing, display, collection, or handing down, we must feel comfortable when we see the smiling face of the jade Guanyin when we hold it in our hands.

The second is to look at the quality. The quality of any sculpture is a key factor in judging whether its carving is excellent. Jade Guanyin is no exception. Moreover, a jade Guanyin with good quality can not only better show the characteristics of Guanyin's compassion and gentle heart, making the wearer happy, but also can achieve the effect of exorcising evil spirits and maintaining health, and it has the value of being handed down from generation to generation and appreciating in value.

The second is the basic characteristics. Whether it is Guanyin or other gods and Buddhas, the characteristics of jade itself are very important. Good jade materials are usually very spiritual, which will make the fairy spirit of Guanyin better reflected. But how to choose the correct jade Guanyin? Not only the appearance, size, and eye appeal of the Guanyin mentioned above are required, but also the properties of the jade itself. If you choose the right one, it will naturally increase the blessings that Guanyin brings to you.

Then comes the size. The most important thing in figure sculpture is proportion and coordination, so whether it is a standing or sitting Guanyin, the proportions of each part must be coordinated. For example, for a seated Guanyin, the length of the body is about 3 times the length of the head, and the width of the body is about 1.5 times the width of the head. This is the most appropriate proportion. If it is too large or too small, it will appear uncoordinated and will naturally affect the immortal image of Guanyin.

In the end, you still have to make a choice based on your own conditions: if you are going to wear it, the bigger the jade Guanyin is, the better. It is mainly to buy the one that suits you. As long as we are pious and sincere, we will get the protection and blessing of Guanyin. For example, children can choose a smaller jade Guanyin; consumers with a fatter body can choose a larger one.

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