Buddhist Dharma instruments丨The important Dharma instrument in temples "Zhong"”

“The bell is an important magic tool in the temple. In many famous ancient temples, the tall bell towers add to the majesty of the temple. The round, bright, deep and clear bells were also injected into “Awaken the world's fame and fortune, and call back the lost people in the sea of ​​suffering”The special meaning of The temple clocks are divided into two types according to their uses: Buddhist bells and call bells. They are hung on the bell tower to summon the public or to repay the times day and night.

“The Fan Bell” is also known as the Big Bell, Hong Bell, Whale Bell, etc. Because when it hits, it can Pure Brahma Temple，Make peopleEliminate distracting thoughts and inner peace，Therefore, it is called the Brahma Bell. It is also called "Hong Bell" because of its loud and far-reaching sound.

As for it, also known as the whale bell, it is because it is recorded in Buddhist scriptures: "There is an animal called Pulao by the sea. When it meets whales, it often makes a bell-like cry. Therefore, people cast the shape of Pulao on the bell and make the hammer into a fish shape. Since Pulao called out when he met a whale, he used the whale to name the bell. ”This is a warning to the public: “Be impermanent and quick, be diligent and diligent, be cautious and not be careless. ”

“Calling the Bell" is also known as half clock and small clock. Hanged in a corner of the Buddhist temple. Its purpose is to announce the beginning of the act, such as the Dharma Assembly, so it is also called "Operation Bell".

The clock is an order in a Buddhist temple. In "Baizhang Qing Rules·Dharma Tools":“The Great Bell Jungle commands the first order. The night is broken, and the warning of sleep ； When you hit the night, you will feel dim and ignorant. ” Whether it is calling monks to the hall, chanting scriptures and doing homework, or getting up, sleeping, eating, etc., they all call the clock. The morning bell is to be quick and then slow, to remind everyone that the long night has passed, so don’t sleep in a slutty way. Get up early and hurry up to practice. ； The bells at night are slow first and then urgent, reminding practitioners to feel confused and ignorant. The day of the temple starts with the bell and ends with the bell.

The bell knocks on the verse:“Hearing the bell, his worries are light； Wisdom grows, Bodhi is born ； Leave hell, get out of the fire pit ； I wish to become a Buddha and save sentient beings. ” These are all aimed at eliminating people's troubles and achieving extraordinary and auspicious meanings.