There are two meanings of magic tools.One refers to people.Anyone who can practice Buddhism is called a magic tool.The second refers to objects. In a broad sense, any objects in the temple that are related to solemn Buddhist altars, used for various Buddhist activities such as prayer, practice, offerings, and Dharma Assembly, or tools such as rosary and tin staff carried by Buddhists, are collectively called Dharma instruments.Also known as Buddhist instruments and Buddhist tools.There are many types of magic instruments, their uses, sizes and shapes are different. That is, as for magic instruments of the same name, they also appear completely different in form due to the production materials, techniques, or differences in sects and eras.
There are many types of Tibetan Buddhist instruments, and the uses, types and sizes of various instruments are also different.Most of the magical instruments of Tibetan Buddhism are used to offer sacrifices to all Buddhas, adorn the temple, practice Buddhism, etc.Dharma bells, vajras, Dharma drums, Dharma snails, rosary beads, Gawu box, prayer drums, and butter lamps are the eight most common Dharma instruments in Tibetan Buddhism.It is an indispensable instrument in many Buddhist rituals and major rituals.The picture shows the vajra and the vajra bell, which were originally a weapon from ancient India. The Buddhist Tantric Buddhism used it to represent wisdom and power, to cut off worries, and to subdue demons.
Dharma Drum:It is one of the praise instruments in Tibetan Buddhism, with many types, such as big drums, bronze drums, waist drums, crank drums, Jie drums, Gabala drums, etc.It is mainly used in major festive rituals such as Buddhist celebrations, religious festivals, living Buddha sitting on the bed, and consecration ceremony.Fraction screw:Also called the right-hand conch, it is called "Dongga Yeqi" in Tibetan. It is a magical instrument played by Tibetan Buddhist monks when they engage in Buddhist activities and preach, and it is also a musical instrument.As a magic tool, the conch is mostly white. According to the Buddhist scriptures, the sound of the Buddha Shakyamuni was loud and bright when he preached the scriptures and preached, resounding throughout all directions, so the magic snail is used to represent the Dharma sound.Rosary:It is a Buddhist ritual instrument. Tibetan Buddhist rosary generally has 108 rosary pieces in a string.When practicing the great worship and offering to Manza in the Five Preparations, in order to facilitate counting, 25 rosary beads are also used.A magic tool used to count and bind the mind when chanting the Buddha's name.
Wing drum:It is a kind of prayer instrument in Tibetan Buddhism, also known as the "Mani" sutra cylinder and the Mani wheel.It is divided into two types: hand-cranked and fixed.Fixed prayer drum refers to the prayer drum installed in Tibetan Buddhist temples. It is generally made of copper and wooden. The body of the prayer drum is engraved with the six-character mantra "Om, Ma, Ni, Ba, Mi, and Hum", and contains scriptures.According to the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism, turning the sutra barrel once is equivalent to reciting the hidden scriptures.Turning the scriptures is the best way for Tibetan Buddhist believers to repent of past events, eliminate disasters and avoid asylums, and accumulate merits.
Ghee lamp:In Tibetan Buddhism, it is one of the indispensable magic tools when worshiping gods.The butter lamp plays a very important role in the hearts of Tibetan Buddhist believers and is the spiritual lamp of believers.In addition to being in temples, in Tibetan homes, you can also see the everlasting butter lamp.Whether it is holding chanting rituals at home or performing sacrificial activities for the deceased, a few or hundreds of butter lamps must be lit.
The Dharma instrument of Chinese BuddhismBowl:Also known as Bodoro, Bo and Orchid, etc.It is one of the props (the six things of monks and nuns) that are often held by monks and nuns, and is generally used as food utensils.Because the monk holds a bowl to receive the food of others, the bowl is also called the urging vessel.When holding a bowl and begging, it is called "begging".Monks are not allowed to store multiple bowls. The protective bowl should be protected as if it were your own eyes. They should be washed with bath beans frequently to remove dirt.
Fan Bell:Also known as big clock, ringing clock, flood clock, etc.Most of them are made of bronze, and a few are made of iron, generally about 150 cm high and about 60 cm in diameter. The form is a fisherman carved into a dragon head at the top, and two opposite lotus-shaped squats at the bottom, called Eight Leaves. The squat is called Grass, and the lower edge is called horse claws;The above are divided into two parts: the pool and the breast, and there are small protrusions surrounding the breasts, and they are connected to the collision seats. The bands crossed at right angles are called the robes, also known as the Six Paths.In addition, there is a cylindrical insertion inside beside the fisherman.The Buddhist bells are mostly hung in the bell tower for gathering the public or reporting in the morning and evening.
Woodfish:There are two types of wooden fish used in Buddhist temples, one is log and the other is long wooden fish.The log fish is beaten when chanting scriptures. When the public recites scriptures, the sound is uniform according to the rhythm.In addition, chanting scriptures and knocking on wooden fish is based on the special habit of fish, that is, whether you are wandering leisurely or still in the water, your eyes are open and restless. Buddhism takes its diligent characteristics and encourages practitioners to work hard and not slacken.Long Wood Fish:Carved into a fish shape or a dragon head fish body, it is often hung in a dining hall or warehouse corridor for gathering monks.Because it is very similar to the shape and pronunciation of the folk instrument "Bangzi", it is called "Yubang".Also, because it is often tapped during vegetarian meals, it is also called "Ran Bang".In Buddhist temples, most of the long wooden fish are hung with their heads towards the mountain gate.
drum:There are Jie drums, fish drums, cloud drums, rock drums, gold drums, stone drums, hanging drums, etc.According to its purpose, it can be divided into: vegetarian drum (used when eating), bath drum (used when bathing), and drums used for chanting scriptures and Buddhist chanting.Today's temples are often built on the left and right sides of the main hall, where bells and drums are placed respectively, called "left bells and right drums".The temple always beats bells and drums in the morning and evening. To warn those who walk through the journey, they should be diligent and diligent, and be cautious and not be careless. This is called "morning bells and drums in the evening".Cloud board:Equipment to report the time or during gatherings.According to its shape, it is called cloud board, fish board, etc.Bell:Commonly known as small hand chime.A button is inserted into the center of the bottom, and a wooden handle is attached. Hit it with a small iron bar. Hit it when chanting scriptures and worshiping Buddhas at the beginning and end of the Buddha to attract public attention.Big chime:The large chime is a chime with a diameter of more than 30 to 60 centimeters, and is dominated by Vina. Any abbot, honoring the abbot, officials, and other officials worshiping the Buddha will be ringed three times.Dangzi:When singing praises at the Dharma Assembly, it is used to beat the plate eye with the plate eye to provide solemn rhythm and one of the offerings for the plate music.Cymbals:The cymbals and cymbals were originally musical instruments for entertainment, but were later used for musical offerings in Buddhism and became pagoda offerings and Buddhist offerings.Incense board:The wooden board (shaped like a sword) used in the Zen forest to warn practitioners has many names depending on the purpose of use: those used to warn and practice hard are called "warning" incense board;Used to punish violators, it is called "clear rules" incense board;Used to alert those who sit in meditation and are dull, it is called "Sweeping Xiang" incense board;The user of the Zen Qi Middle School is called the "Jian Xiang" incense board.It is generally used by the abbot, the head of the head, the west hall, the back hall, the hall master, the vinaya, the guest, the picket and other duties.
incense burner:It is also used as a stove and a furnace.A utensil that burns incense for worship or worship of Buddha or Bodhisattva.The shapes of the incense burner are diverse, roughly divided into square and round shapes, with three feet, four feet or no feet.Some incense burners are also engraved with patterns, scriptures, etc.It can be roughly divided into four categories, namely: an incense burner placed on the table;The incense burner held in the hand;The incense fishing stove used when sitting in meditation;During the initiation, the recipient crosses the incense burner that cleanses his body.Manjushri's bravery and wisdom, Samantabhadra's wisdom will be the same
I will now dedicate my good roots to all the good roots and practice them according to all the constant practices.
The most supreme vows that all Buddhas in the three ages praised
I am dedicating my good roots to achieve the extraordinary practice of Samantabhadra.
May all sentient beings be free from suffering and enjoy happiness
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