佛像是佛法的象征之一,具有表法的功用和神圣的属性
佛像是佛法的象征之一,具有表法的功用和神圣的属性,宗教的神圣性需要具体的象征物来体现,佛菩萨是人天导师,是众生出离生死苦海解脱苦难的依怙,佛菩萨作为我们恭敬、礼拜、学习的对象,是我们的目标、榜样和追求,我们看到佛菩萨的像,就能时刻记得要学习佛的慈悲;歆慕佛的庄严;开显佛的智慧。但是我们把佛像戴在身上,不论是为了好看,还是为了获得保佑,都是极大的不恭敬。试想,神圣的佛像怎么可以成为装饰物?
Buddha statue is one of the symbols of Buddhism, which has the function of expressing Buddhism and its sacred attribute. The sacredness of religion needs concrete symbols to embody. Buddha and Bodhisattva are the teacher of human nature and the relief of suffering from the sea of life and death. As the object of our respect, worship and study, Buddha and Bodhisattva is our goal, example and pursuit. Please, when we see the image of Buddha and Bodhisattva, we can always remember to learn the compassion of Buddha, the solemnity of Buddha, and the wisdom of Buddha. But we wear Buddha statues on our bodies, whether for the sake of good looks or for the sake of blessings, which is a great disrespect. Imagine, how can a sacred Buddha be an ornament?