What does the number 13 mean?

The number 13 is an auspicious and noble number in China: 13 in Buddhism is an auspicious number, and 13 in Buddhism was introduced to China, representing the perfection of merit, such as the Potala Palace 13 floor and the Tianning Tower 13 floor. Judging from the history and culture of China, 13 is also a popular number: there are 13 classics, 13 sisters, 13 aunts, 13 Pacific, 13 incense, 13 incense.

The first World Buddhist Forum opened in Hangzhou on 13; Margaret Thatcher's Lucky 13 and the recently released Lohan 13 also show that foreign friends prefer the number 13. 13 is the emperor's ship, which is dedicated to the emperor. Emperor Jade Belt XIII, 13 is the digital emperor of China, symbolizing a kind of right and imperial power.

The most taboo number for foreigners is "13"

"13" is replaced by "12 A" in almost all places abroad, such as house number, floor, seat and flight. Legend has it that Jesus was betrayed and died at a dinner party by Judas, a disciple sitting in the thirteenth position. Coincidentally, the date of that day was also "13". Since then, "13" has been interpreted by westerners, especially Christians, as betrayal and betrayal.

However, in China, "13" stands for supremacy and peak. There is a saying in Buddhism: "Saving a life is better than building a seven-level pagoda". The "pagoda" here refers to the stupa, which is specially built by Buddhism to store Buddhist relics and utensils for meditation practitioners. Pagodas are generally divided into three towers, five towers, seven floors, nine floors, eleven floors and thirteen floors.

It is the lofty position of "13" in Buddhism in China that makes many people, from dignitaries to ordinary people, have a special liking for "13". Yu Pei 13 The chess pieces on the belts of ancient emperors represent power. For example, the price of 13 floor of a building will be more expensive than other floors, and the mobile phone number should start with 13, which means unblocked. The first World Buddhist Forum opened on 13, and Jinling 13 represented national integrity and so on.