Buddha Head
As the saying goes: "what’s seen is the tail but not the head of dragon." In some Buddhist themes, simply carving a Buddha's head without a body, seemingly incomplete, but is full of rich meanings and symbols.
Image of Buddha head
Usually, the head of the statue of Buddha is prominent, symbolizing the disconnect between body and mind. This state is also known as Bodhisattva. Similarly, the Buddha's head has a prominent protrusion at the top, called Ushnisha, with a three-dimensional oval at the top. Ushnisha represents the Buddha's understanding and his dependence on spiritual guidance, although the original function of ushnisha may be the crown of the Buddha's head.
The statue of the Buddha's head is usually depicted in curly hair and short hair to show that Prince Siddhartha cut his crown and cut off his prince's title and his privileges. Although historical records and evidence indicate that the Buddha's head is shaved, in fact the hair of these Buddha head statues is neither completely shaved nor long hair, representing the Buddha's middle road, the life between indulgence and pain.
The facial structure of the Buddha's head is usually semi-closed, showing a state of meditation. The faint smile on the statue also depicts the tranquil nature and aristocratic atmosphere of the Buddha after enlightenment. The point between the eyes is another special feature of the Buddha's head. This cluster of hair between the eyebrows symbolizes the Buddha's supernatural vision. Although the slender earlobe on the Buddha's head represents the Buddha's hearing, which is considered to have heard all the world's voices, the exact reason behind it may be that the slender earlobe is caused by extravagant and heavy jewelry and earrings when he is a prince.
The meaning of the Buddha head pendant
-Meaning 1 Open-minded optimism
Buddhism often appears in the image of a smile, and the Buddha's head pendant symbolizes the ability of the belly to be optimistic.
-Meaning 2 Exorcism
The Buddha is the strongest in the world. In the face of evil things, the Buddha shines light and displays the boundless Dharma. All evil spirits have nowhere to escape. People often bring a piece of jade Buddha around, which is to hope that the jade Buddha can bless himself without being contaminated by the enchanting.
-Meaning 3 Good luck
Among the traditional Chinese concepts, the temple dedicated to Buddha Bodhisattva is the most auspicious place. Here, the fairy is lingering, calm and peaceful, and there will be no enchanting. According to legend, the temples dedicated to the Buddha have a good fortune. Therefore, the Buddha's head symbolizes good luck.
