"Bodhi has no tree, the mirror is not a platform, there is nothing originally, where to stir up dust" Buddhism is one of the three major religions in the world, it has a history of two thousand years on the mainland, and has a great influence and role on the culture of the mainland. Today, Xiaobian will introduce you to 6 kinds of Buddhist sacred flowers, they are all prescribed in the Buddhist scriptures that the monastery must plant, each one is an "auspicious flower", the family raises a pot, elegant and beautiful, nourishing the heart and nourishing the body!
1. Golden Lotus
The golden lotus, also known as the earth golden lotus and the thousand-petal lotus, is designated by the Buddhist monastery as one of the "five trees and six flowers", native to the mainland Yunnan, is a special flower of the mainland. Its flowers are fragrant, yellow and green, more beautiful, exquisite, when the flowers bloom like golden lotus flowers gushing out of the ground, very magnificent, the flowering period is as long as half a year.
2. Manjushri
Manjushri, also known as Manjulan, Eighteen Bachelors, etc., its name is derived from Manjushri Bodhisattva, is one of the representative flowers of Buddhism, meaning walking with the king, the love of husband and wife, is the embodiment of human wisdom. Manjushri is a common flowering plant, its stems and leaves grow relatively thick, the leaves are wide, the flowers are beautiful, the amount of flowers is relatively large, the flowers bloom continuously in summer and autumn, and you can smell the fragrance in the evening, with the pure white or pink flowers, people are addicted.
3. Lotus flowers
The lotus flower, also known as the lotus flower, is one of the ten famous flowers in the mainland, and is also the national flower of India, which is the representative of holiness, and is also a symbol and mascot often mentioned in Buddhist scriptures; It comes out of the mud without staining, mao qinglian without demon, a delicate flower stands tall, varied, the flower is large and beautiful, the white is cold like snow, the red yanran is like Xia... The green leaves and flowers are beautiful and highly ornamental. And the whole body of the lotus flower is a treasure, its flowers, leaves, etc. can be edible, there is a certain medicinal, edible value, in addition to the lotus flower in the mainland folk also means that there are more than one year, peaceful and auspicious, the family raises a pot, elegant and noble, nourishing people and nourishing the heart.
4. White orchid
The Burmese osmanthus flower in the sacred flower is the white orchid, which is white and fragrant, and the leaf color is thick green. During the blossom season, people often string it up and wear it on their chests to express their devout devotion to the Buddha. And the white orchid will emit a sweet aroma, which can instantly eliminate fatigue and relieve the mood, especially suitable for placement in the study.
5. Yellow ginger flowers
Turmeric flower is an herbaceous aromatic flower of the ginger family and one of the "five trees and six flowers" of Buddhism. Its plant is tall and beautiful, the spike-like dark yellow inflorescence resembles a beautiful butterfly, the flowers open from bottom to top, very beautiful, the flowers bloom fragrant, the smell is fragrant and pure, refreshing, very ornamental value.
The reason why the yellow ginger flower is called the Buddha flower on earth is that its behavior, taste, and color are all related to the Buddha. Picked and trimmed into a bouquet of flowers that do not wither throughout the day, it has become a must-have for devotees to visit temples and is also used as a religious ornament material. In addition, the traditional Buddhist dye for dyeing the robe is the juice extracted from the root of the turmeric flower. Therefore, the yellow ginger flower is very highly respected by Buddhist monks and has become a Buddhist sacred flower.
6. Frangipani
Plumeria, also known as Burmese gardenia, egg yolk flower, etc., is designated by Buddhist monasteries as one of the "five trees and six flowers". It is beautifully shaped, the trunk of the old tree is vigorous and upright, and the canopy is like a cover. The frangipani flowers are beautiful in shape, the branches are fragile, the green trees are full of flowers, the fragrance is pleasant, and it is quite elegant.
Plumeria is not only of high ornamental value, but also has a certain medicinal value, after drying and drying can be used as a kind of medicinal herbs, has the effect of clearing heat and relieving heat, moisturizing the lungs and throat, etc., can be used to treat summer heat stroke, abdominal pain and other diseases, but also can dissolve phlegm and clear the lungs. There are a few pots at home, fragrant and elegant, unique.