The New Year check-in is off to a good start
Today we will go to the museum to admire a beautiful statue of the Treasure Heavenly King.
This is a 15th-century artifact, the artifact is 27 centimeters high: on the lotus throne, the throne of the treasure heavenly throne rides a green lion, sitting elegantly, gilded throughout, inlaid with dozens of turquoise stones and two huge rubies, graceful and luxurious, exquisite!
Compared to other statues of the Treasure King I've seen, this one is the most beautiful and luxurious!
Since the King of Treasure is mentioned, let's briefly introduce the God of Wealth and see the difference between the two.
The God of Wealth and the King of Treasure are both important deities in legend and are regarded as symbols of wealth and good luck.
The God of Wealth is the god of wealth in Taoism, while the god of wealth in Buddhism is the Heavenly King of Wealth.
1. God of Wealth. In Chinese Taoism, the God of Wealth is the deity in charge of the world's financial resources. According to traditional customs, there are five gods of wealth in China, namely the god of literary wealth, the god of martial wealth, the god of righteous wealth, the god of jun wealth and the god of partial wealth. For a more detailed introduction, please refer to it on your own and will not repeat it.
The god of wealth in the Lunar New Year festival is usually depicted as either one or five chubby deities holding gold ingots, symbolizing wealth and affluence.
2. The King of Treasures.
The Treasure King is the patron deity of wealth and fortune in Buddhism, and is often prayed for by people for wealth and good fortune. The Treasure King is often depicted as a solemn deity, usually holding a ritual weapon, symbolizing his authority and power.
3. The date of celebration of the gods of wealth.
Most often, the date of celebration of the God of Wealth is usually associated with the Lunar New Year and other folk festivals, while the date of celebration of the Treasure King is usually in the traditional Buddhist festival.
Fourth, the audience of the gods of wealth.
The God of Wealth is a Chinese Taoist god who originated in China and is more common and popular among folk beliefs because of his kind eyes and smiling face. It is believed that the God of Wealth can bring wealth, good luck and prosperity.
The Treasure King is a Buddhist god who is of exotic origin, but Buddhism is widespread in China, so there are many followers in China as well. These people also believe that the King of Treasure can bring wealth, good luck, and prosperity.
Special note: The God of Wealth and the Treasure King in the short article** are all from the Internet public version**, and the cultural relics of the Treasure King ** are taken by the author himself in the **Cultural Museum.
Beijing, February 18, 2024.