Why do you have to burn incense three sticks? What does each one mean? Traditional culture deserves an in-depth understanding
The heart is fortunate to be well-deserved, and the moon in the courtyard is white and the night is smoky.
Why do people usually use three sticks of incense when they smoke? What is the significance of each incense?
The reason for this can be traced back to ancient times, when people were unable to explain and imagine some strange natural phenomena, so they resorted to mythology. This is not only the best means of interpretation, but also the constant evolution of myths, so that myths also have countless rules.
These rules can be broadly divided into two categories: popular and sacred. Red faces alternate with white faces, humanity and coldness, and religious rituals are realized with the help of the power of mythology.
With fertile soil, it only makes sense for the heavenly tree to be nourished. Gradually, a bridge of communication was built between God and man - smoking and worshipping Buddha was not the fault of religion.
Taoism. In the traditional system of the Three Purities, numbers are very important, one is born in two, two is born in three, and three is born in all. Each number is like a special symbol, independent of heaven and earth, and when incense is made, these three numbers become rules that every generation must carefully follow.
Incense insertion is also a matter of concern to people, people never worry about the details, as long as the three incense sticks are inserted together and inserted steadily. The heart is the same, and there are many rules.
However, Taoism** must have the same height and distance when offering incense. This is not a mandatory requirement of modern mathematics, but a symbol of the equality of all beings, selflessness and selflessness.
As for the meaning of each incense, it usually refers to the Taishang Laojun in the middle, the Yuan Shi Tianzun on the left and the Lingbao Daojun on the right. Their presence was produced"Three"Therefore, it is naturally revered by Taoist believers.
Buddhist. Taoists say that Buddhism is certainly not far behind. Although the beliefs of the sects are different, in the form you have me, and I have you. However, Taoism proclaims that there is no self and no other, and that all beings are equal, while Buddhism emphasizes the trinity of heaven, earth, and man.
The flower is the world, the leaf is Bodhi, it can be said that how big the heart is, how big the stage is.
In incense, there are no strict rules like Taoism. It is trinitarian, so one should not expect a wide range. It is not enough for outsiders to say which is better or worse. The most important thing is to feel the different cultural connotations and cultural charms of Taoism and Buddhism.
Of course, the symbolism of the Buddhist three-pillar incense is not as strong as that of Taoism. Behind each pillar of incense there are three images, which are Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. The Buddha is a seeker, whether a monk or a layman, and this pillar of incense is the pursuit of the Taoist spirit.
People who are able to reach or understand different levels are certainly happy to donate. Buddhism is about rules. Monks must abide by the rules when practicing in the temple, and people must also abide by the law when they practice in the red dust. When people seek the blessing of the Buddha with their own wishes, they are accepting the Buddha's ideas.
The monks, on the other hand, are not divided into inside and outside the temple. Whether they practice during the day or not, whether they live in a temple or not, they have a Buddha in their hearts, and the Buddha can feel it. When you smoke incense, you are washing your soul, that is, you are using this pillar of incense to express to the gods the desires and thoughts that arise from burning incense. At this moment, no matter you and me, no matter what order, everyone is a monk.
Civil society. Unlike religion, the public does not agree even if people who have already practiced the religion make the rules. This is not a clash of cultures, but a clash of commons.
The theory of gods and Buddhas is the charm of traditional ideology and culture, where people worship gods and Buddhas, but still insist on their independence.
Compared with the Taoist regulations on setting up smokehouses, the burden on the public is not too great. The interpretation of the three pillars of incense is not as profound as Taoism, nor is it as subtle as Buddhism. People describe the three-pillar incense as the incense of reason, determination and wisdom, and the meaning is simple and clear.
To abstain from the bad parts of the body is to abstain from bad parts. It doesn't matter if you make a mistake on a daily basis, but you must be sincere when you smoke and worship the Buddha. Otherwise, the gods will be displeased, the bamboo basket will be empty, and it will be in vain to burn incense and worship the Buddha.
To cultivate incense, the heart must be sincere, and the heart must be stable. No matter what era it is, impetuousness is an inevitable law. In the world, everyone has troubles, and it is precisely because of these troubles that they think of using the blessings of the gods to get rid of their troubles.
But whether it succeeds in the end or not, it's important to take the time to calm down and give your opinion. Only then will God have the energy to listen and understand.
If the first two sticks are to show the gods what they want to do, then the last one is to show the gods what they want to do.
Wisdom means the meaning of wisdom and the meaning of desire. When he is ready for all this, the responsibility of man is completed, and the hope of the next soul is in the hands of the gods.
Taoism, Buddhism, and the lower classes of people had different ways of communicating with the gods and their relationships, but their ultimate goal was to make their voices heard by the gods.
China's 5,000-year-old history and culture has created a unique existence that brings order to an otherwise bleak life. Because of this, although most people do not believe it, it has always enjoyed a high place in people's hearts.