What is the composition of the medicinal clay Buddha statue?

Pharmaceutical mud: as the name implies, with Tibetan medicine ground into powder and clay in accordance with a certain proportion of mixing and become, so it is called medicine mud. Mainly because of the Tibetan medicine preparation ratio has strict requirements, the traditional inheritance and there is the idea of transmission of men not outside; are passed on by word of mouth, so far there is no complete record of information on the specific production methods and the proportion of drugs preparation. Mr. Si Long Degze is the fifth generation of the existing inheritors, so his technique of making medicine mud has been recognized as an intangible cultural and natural heritage. Tibetan masks, inherited in the unique cultural space of the Tibetan nation, are an ancient traditional handmade craft with a religious focus and a fusion of ancient Tibetan and Indian artistic styles; they are made from molded medicinal clay according to the proportions and sizes, using the forms of the protector deities of the various sects of Tibetan Buddhism as a reference. Among them, the medicine clay Tibetan masks of Ganzi Prefecture are the most unique and exquisite.

The origin of Tibetan-style masks

Songtsen Gampo's "General Knowledge" scripture records that: medicinal clay masks, Buddha statues originated more than 1300 years ago, Songtsen Gampo, Princess Wencheng era. Because of its mysterious ritual role and medicinal efficacy and devout worship, each piece of work is a Buddhist protector deity statue, has a strong cultural characteristics of Kham and maintains the ancient Indian and Tibetan Tibetan art style; colorful, exaggerated, exquisite shape, contains the profound Tibetan Buddhist culture.

The efficacy of the mud Tibetan masks according to the "Dharma Protector Scriptures" recorded: mud Dharma Protector masks, regardless of denomination hanging in the home living room, bedroom, study, corridor,

Or placed in the office, small pieces can be carried: can "bless the whole family, to avoid evil spirits, good luck and good fortune, achievement, blessed hope, Wei got, knowledge to get, eliminating sins, longevity, driving away the devil! The efficacy of "blessing the whole family". Because of the special material to add Tibetan medicine, can be long-lasting emit a unique Tibetan medicine flavor; sterilization, mosquito repellent, clean air efficacy.

Production process

The production of clay must be used at an altitude of more than 4,600 meters above the sacred mountain soil and water. But also to participate in the living Buddha has been blessed by the nectar pill, Buddha finger relics and other religious relics more than 80 kinds; secret precious Tibetan medicine, Chinese herbs, more than 60 kinds; agate, gemstones, fruits and other fragrant medicines twenty-five kinds. Coloring raw materials are natural minerals unique to the Tibetan plateau; does not contain chemical synthetic substances. By the traditional mask-making techniques plus drug formulations, fully embodies the religious culture, the traditional craft culture of the Tibetan people and Tibetan medicine culture.

Essential craft production process is as follows:

One, choose the day to take the altitude of 4600 meters above the soil and water. (Must not be contaminated)

Second, choose the day to mix the soil and water and according to a certain proportion of Tibetan medicine powder and Buddhist sacred objects (please Dada monks, lamas blessed soil)

Third, will be blessed with a good soil buried in the ground.

Four, at least 7 days after the day to take out, and according to Tibetan rituals to worship the mountain gods. If the mud is successfully made then the Tibetan medicine smells good.

Fifth, placed on a wooden board to start carving and molding.

Sixth, natural drying.

Seven, sand the rough part, and then start coloring. (Using natural mineral pigments)

eight, to be color drying to join in the back of the loaded into the scriptures (also known as loaded Tibetan) please at least dozens of Dharma high monk lama, living Buddha to hold the ceremony of enlightenment.

Nine, into the exquisite wooden box for storage.

Unique Tibetan art, Buddhist characteristics

Medicine mud formula with non-transmittable technology, skills, but also has "three not a convenient", that is, does not rot, does not contaminate, does not decolorize, easy to carry. The mask is equipped with internal Taoist, internal teaching, scriptures, and by the living Buddha enlightenment. Collection value, precious gifts (unique production, religious worship objects as a whole. Traditional techniques, after a thousand years of wind and rain, is one of the few Tibetan Buddhist art treasures from the monastery religious supplies to the folk.

Art quality quality certification

Patent certificates: "Lotus Vajra Mask", "riding a lion to protect the Dharma God Mask", "black cloak to avoid evil Dharma God Mask ", "King Gesar Mask" four kinds of masks won the national intellectual property rights patent certificate. National intangible cultural heritage products, domestic and foreign attention to products, the government designated gifts, key technological innovation projects in Sichuan Province products.