Why does Buddhism often use the number 108?

Buddhism comes down to 108 kinds of life troubles. In order to get rid of troubles, it is stipulated to wear beads 108 times, recite Buddha 108 times and ring bells 108 times.

According to Buddhist legend, a person has 108 troubles in his life. If you dial 108 when ringing the bell in the New Year, you can eliminate one fault at a time, and all the faults of 108 will be eliminated. Usually, 108 Buddha beads are used to recite Buddha, as well as 108 lamp and 108 tower, which is the reason.

108 "is closely related to China culture. Although ancient legends, related documents and experts and scholars have different opinions on "108", they all reach the understanding that "108" stands for "extremely high", "auspicious" and "expelling all the troubles in life".

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There is a folk saying: Why are there 108 generals in Water Margin? Shi Naian evolved from the theory that there are 108 stars, and each star is a Buddha. There are 108 heroes in Water Margin. Buddhist instruments, rituals and buildings all like to use 65,438+008, with 65,438+008 prayer beads, 65,438+008 lamps and 65,438+008 bells. The rhythm of collision in different places has different combinations.

36 slow bumps before and after, 36 sharp bumps in the middle; Tight 18 slow 18, 6 times *** 108. Ancient buildings and temple buildings in China are also popular 108. The Jokhang Temple in Lhasa has 108 columns, and there are 108 carved lion heads between the first eaves and the double eaves of the verandah. There are 108 pillars with a diameter of 1 m in the main hall of Ta 'er Temple. Pagoda around Sanye Temple *** 108.

Every year, there are 12 months, 24 solar terms and 72 waiting days (five days is a waiting day), which adds up to exactly 108. Ring the bell l08 to indicate the end of the year, which means to say goodbye to the old and welcome the new. Second, according to Buddhist legends, mortals have 108 kinds of troubles a year. When the bell rings 108 times, all people's troubles can be eliminated.

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