Each of the nine sons of the dragon has its own name, and in Chinese culture, "nine" is a very important number, meaning "extremely much". From the Ming Dynasty onwards, it was believed that the dragon had nine sons, namely
1.The eldest son of the prisoner cow: hi**, squatting on the headstock, often carved on the instrument;
2.The second son, 睚眦 (yá zì): brave and good at fighting, narrow-minded, often carved on the hilt of a sword or other ** handle;
3.The three sons mock the wind: they like adventure and lookout, and the statue is often placed in the corner of the house;
4.The fourth son of Pu Prison: good at roaring, acting as a beast button for Hong Zhong to lift the beam, helping it to sound far and wide;
5.五子狻猊 (suān ní): resembling a lion, he likes to be quiet and does not like to move, and likes fireworks, which is commonly found on the feet of the Buddha seat and incense burner;
6.六子赑屃 (bì xì): has sharp teeth, resembles a turtle, is strong and likes to carry weight. Statues are often found in courtyards and temples;
7.七子狴犴 (bì àn): Like a tiger, symbolizing justice, there are images on both sides of the prison door or the main hall of the official office;
8.八子失屃 (fù xì): Yahao Siwen, coiled on top of a stone stele;
9.Jiuzi 螭kiss (chī wěn): The body of a fish, with a moist mouth and a rough throat, is easy to swallow, and then becomes a spine swallowing beast at both ends of the temple ridge, and uses it to extinguish fires and eliminate disasters.
The phrase "dragons give birth to nine different sons" comes from traditional Chinese culture, which is a metaphor for children who are from the same origin, but also have different personalities, hobbies and destinies. This idiom is often used to describe differences in qualities and hobbies between siblings. In Chinese mythology and legend, the dragon is a symbol of power and mystery, and the "Nine Sons of the Dragon" emphasizes that even the descendants of the dragon have different characteristics and specialties. This idiom not only embodies the differences between individuals, but also conveys a value of respecting and appreciating individuality.
The nine sons of the dragon are different", implying that each person is unique, irreplaceable, and has its own value and meaning of existence. I think this is actually a kind of neutralizing thought at a deep level - that is, even if we have a bad life, we should not be presumptuous and see ourselves clearly; No matter how good we are, we can't be arrogant and empty-minded. It is necessary to fully respect the independence and uniqueness of different people, be broad and profound, and be inclusive.
All beings are equal, all things are animist, and all things are one. There must be my teacher in the three-person line, all sentient beings are good knowledge, they are all future Buddhas of the three worlds, and there is no difference between the three Buddhas of the heart and all sentient beings, and they share one Dharma body. Respect and respect, treat everyone equally, and make offerings extensively. From a community with a shared future for mankind to a community with a shared future for all sentient beings, this is a dimensional sublimation that transcends the current life experience and cognition, and is a sublimation from human nature to divinity and Buddha nature. I have come to this world to fulfill my mission in this life, to grow and sublimate myself.