As the saying goes, "Men wear Guanyin and women wear Buddha", what's the point?

As the saying goes, "Men wear Guanyin and women wear Buddha", what's the point?

In the ancient traditional culture, praying for disaster relief is a common phenomenon among the people, and then the amulet, a special auspicious ornament, is derived. Even in today's advanced science and technology, we can still see many men and women wearing red ropes on their hands or feet, most of which are related to seeking good fortune and avoiding evil. Although most people understand that it is an illusion, it is a custom handed down by ordinary people for thousands of years to show good luck and comfort their hearts.

In addition, many people will also be affected by this when buying necklace ornaments. In addition to traditional gold and silver jewelry, the choice of jade and its shape are also quite particular. There is a related folk saying that "men wear Guanyin and women wear Buddha", which is very memorable.

Not only are jade necklaces mostly in the shape of Guanyin or Buddha, but almost all jade-related antiques are mainly Buddha and Guanyin. The key to this is that the ancients were deeply influenced by the Book of Changes and Taoist thought, and linked everything with the balance of Yin and Yang since ancient times. The idea that men are yang and women are yin is deeply rooted in people's hearts, and Guanyin and Buddha just correspond to it.

This kind of differential wearing aims to pursue the balance between the wearer and accessories. Only by achieving the balance between yin and yang can the wearer achieve the harmony of body and mind, and then achieve the ideal state of cultivation. Not only that, but also pay attention to the material of jade. In ancient times, men mostly used shadow stones and red bamboo stones, while women mostly used sea of clouds stones and orange stones.

Secondly, it has something to do with men's habits. Throughout the ages, most men have worked hard for their careers, and the external environment has a very common influence on their emotions. Guanyin's kind and gentle attitude and dignified manners are well known, which can just calm men's emotions, stabilize them and make them more satisfied in their careers. In addition, in the homophonic concept of the ancients, Guanyin is similar to the "official seal". The "official seal" is not a simple official seal in the hearts of the people, but contains the idea of "promoting to a higher position and making a fortune", expressing the beautiful vision that people hope their careers will flourish throughout the ages, which is closely related to a person's personality.

The "Buddha" in "Woman Wearing Buddha" refers to Maitreya Buddha instead of Tathagata Buddha. The reason for this choice is also due to the prejudice of the ancients against women. Most of the ancient women in the eyes of the ancients were born narrow-minded, and Maitreya's big belly and smiling face just correspond to people's expectations for measurement and joy. This expression of hope that women are calm and open-minded not only reflects women's love as mothers, but also hopes that women, like Maitreya, can focus on harmony when facing the trivial matters of their husbands and godchildren. At the same time, there are similarities between "Buddha" and "Fu" in homonym, and women with good fortune symbolize "happiness for generations" and have no worries about food and clothing.

But then again, the proverb in the title is just a form of prayer in folk culture, and its original intention is excellent. However, Buddhism says that "the law has no fixed phase", and the form of men and women is only a foreign minister of the Buddha and Bodhisattva, and the Buddha and Bodhisattva themselves have no gender distinction. Therefore, whether Guanyin or Buddha is the patron saint of people's eternal peace. When choosing accessories, there is no need to deliberately entangle the saying that "men wear Guanyin and women wear Buddha". At present, there are not a few accessories for men and women that do the opposite. Guanyin and Buddha both talk about the secularity of people who are equal and cannot be treated differently.