Buddhism was introduced into China, due to various factors such as climate and national conditions, the original three clothes were not so applicable, and the three clothes were only worn outside the robe when worshipping the Buddha, chanting or assembly, and only one clothes were chosen to be draped according to the actual situation, and there was a traditional "robe" with the regulation of the Han-style "sea green".
Therefore, Haiqing is the clothes worn by the mainland Buddhist monks and laymen when they worship the Buddha, which belongs to the ancient costume of wide robe and large sleeves, and the waist, hem, and cuffs are very wide, and they are easy to wear.
The sea green expression method leads to sentient beings
In ancient times, the clothes of the Buddha were called sea green, which means that the sea is as vast as the sea and can accommodate all things. Green, taken from the blue and flourishing in the blue, spurs the cultivators to improve.
In Buddhism, Haiqing also has a certain meaning of expression.
The vast sleeve robe means to attract sentient beings; The sea of sea blue means vast, and when you wear a robe, the heart of the Buddha's disciples should be as vast as the sea, and it can encompass all things; Qing, which means that the heart is pure, and the laws are not stained, so it is called Haiqing.
Sea blue color, meaning is different
There are two main colors of sea blue today:
One is dark (black, gray, brown, and brown are more common now), which is generally worn by the two people when worshipping the Buddha, and those who have received the ordination can add a robe to the sea green, and those who have not received the ordination can only wear the sea green, and are not allowed to wear the robe;
One is yellow, which is worn by the abbot, the first seat, the mage, etc., and is not allowed to be worn by the general public.
Buddhist elements in sea green
The collar of Haiqing is sewn from three pieces of cloth, and such a collar is called a triple treasure collar.
There are also 53 lines of blue lines sewn on the front and middle of the collar, which is called the 53 ginseng of the good wealth boy.
Unlike the wide sleeves of Hanfu, the cuffs of Haiqing are sewn together.
Precautions for wearing sea green
(1) The method of going up and down the stairs to pick up clothes. (Go upstairs to pick up the front film, go downstairs to pick up the back film, so as not to mop the floor or be stepped on)
(2) When wearing sea green, the hands should not hang down, and the palms should be put or closed.
(3) How to take off your clothes when kneeling? (Hands on the front piece)
(4) How do you get up when you kneel? (Bend your left foot forward, press your hands on your left knee, stand up straight and retract your left foot)
(5) When meditating, place a cloth towel inside the sea green.
(6) After meditation, do not stretch your feet straight out as a sign of respect.
In the home shop, the sea blue is suitable for dark colors. For lay people, there are many benefits to wearing sea green when participating in activities in monasteries.
Wearing sea green, on the one hand, can cover the colorful or indecent clothes, and on the other hand, when wearing sea green, you should put your hands on your chest, or knot the Mita seal.
Don't lower your arms so that your sleeves fall to the ground in order to maintain respect.