In the 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, there are countless cultural relics left behind. But to be honest, many readers are not interested in the cultural relics that represent history and Chinese civilization. Why? Reason It's simple and not complicated, because everyone has their own preferences for radish and cabbage, and this is understandable.
But whether you like cultural relics or not, as descendants of China, you should understand the seven precious "cultural relics" left by your ancestors, because behind these seven cultural relics, there are very important meanings. , the "seven" things that represent the spiritual connotation of this nation.
1. "The Analects of Qi" which represents "benevolence"
Since the excavation of Haihunhou's tomb in 2011, more than 10,000 pieces (sets) of precious cultural relics have been unearthed. Among these cultural relics, there is a new discovery that makes the historical academic community excited, that is, the bamboo slips of "The Analects of Qi" were found. The contents of this bamboo slip can not only verify the fallacies spread in the modern version of "The Analects of Confucius", but also supplement the deficiencies in the modern version of "The Analects of Confucius". It can be called a grand event in the field of Chinese cultural archeology.
2. The Jieyi Cypress, which represents "righteousness"
In Luoyang Guanlin, there is a huge cypress tree. This cypress tree is a three-branched cypress tree, which is as tall as one person. , divided into three branches, these three branches are known as the "Three Sworn Brothers of Liu, Guan and Zhang Taoyuan", representing the inseparable relationship between Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei throughout their lives.
"Yi" has always been an admirable spirit. Therefore, the Jieyi cypress, which represents righteousness, is one of the three most amazing cypresses in China. It can even be said that you will not see it when visiting Guanlin. Jieyibai means that he has not arrived at Guanlin.
3. The Houmuwu bronze tripod representing "ritual"
What is the concept of etiquette is a bit vague, but the ancients very wisely implemented the idea of ??"hiding etiquette in utensils" , to give a random example: the emperor has nine tripods, the princes have seven tripods, the ministers have five tripods, the scholars have three tripods or one tripod, but the common people are not allowed to use tripods, which means that the use of tripods is included in the category of etiquette.
Looking at the majestic Houmuwu Bronze Cauldron, you can really appreciate the strictness of etiquette. What can be done and what cannot be done, there is only one answer: Don't do things that are more than etiquette, and things that are not over etiquette. Things can be done.
4. Manjushri Bodhisattva represents wisdom
In a general sense, the statue of Manjushri Bodhisattva can also be regarded as a cultural relic. For the convenience of description, the editor will leave it alone. Please forgive me if I am wrong. Bodhisattva, don’t blame me.
There are five buns on the head of Manjushri Bodhisattva, which represent five kinds of wisdom respectively: wisdom of the body of the Dharma Realm, wisdom of the great round mirror, wisdom of equality, wisdom of wonderful observation, and wisdom of achievement. If these five kinds of wisdom are Explanation requires a lot of pen and ink, as long as the reader can understand all the wisdom in the universe. The Buddha Sakyamuni was both a disciple of Manjushri Bodhisattva. Therefore, you must know about the Buddha statue of Manjushri Bodhisattva, which represents wisdom.
5. The stone sculpture of Xingqu nursing his father, which represents filial piety
Xingqu is a very filial person. When his father reached old age, his teeth fell out and he could not chew and eat, so he chewed them with his mouth. He picked up the meal and then fed it mouth to mouth to his father.
The portrait stone of "Xingqu Feeding His Father" is an important cultural relic in Wuliang Temple. On the simple carved portrait stone, we see Xingqu kneeling on the left side of his father, concentrating on feeding his father. Feed. Although the stone statue is cold, the filial piety represented by Xingqu's nursing father is "hot".
6. Zhengqi inkstone, which represents loyalty
In ancient times, there was such a couplet, a first-class person is a loyal minister and a filial son, and two things are rainy and sunny. Since ancient times, loyal ministers have been the objects of praise and admiration by people.
Yue Fei once had a Duan inkstone. There is this historical record: the inkstone is purple in color, square and long in body, with the eight characters "Keep firm, safe white, not phosphorus, not Zi" engraved on the back, without any inscription. Yue Fei was killed because of his resistance to gold, and the inkstone was acquired by Wen Tianxiang. Wen Tianxiang carved on the back of the stone inkstone: Although the inkstone is not iron, it is difficult to penetrate, and although the heart is not as strong as stone, if you guard it, you will not be dishonest.
Wen Tianxiang was determined to fight against the Yuan Dynasty and defend the Tao with blood. Like Yue Fei, he achieved a great reputation with one inkstone and two loyal ministers. Respectable and admirable!
7. The Integrity of Lu Ji, the Governor of Yulin
During the Eastern Han Dynasty, Lu Ji served as the Governor of Yulin. He adhered to the concept of serving as an official for one term and benefiting the whole country. He was an honest official and was not greedy or corrupt. After Ren Man returned to the east, the boatman could not carry him because there was no "dry goods" in his luggage (the boat was too light to bear the waves, and the boatman was afraid of danger). Lu Ji had to order someone to move a huge stone onto the boat, and then he returned to Suzhou safely. Later, People named this stone Lianshi.