Miniature Buddha Statue of Shoki [Shoki, the Holy Lord of the Household] (Wooden: Boxwood) - Wood Carving, Buddhist Statue, Sculpture, Deity,

Since ancient times, statues of Zhong Kui have been commonly hung among the Chinese people as talismans, and the legend of Zhong Kui capturing demons has been passed down since ancient times. He is one of the famous Taoist immortals. In traditional Chinese culture, he is the "Holy Lord of the Tang Dynasty, Cifu." [Character Introduction] Zhong Kui is a Chinese Taoist deity. Ancient texts record that he was born in Chang'an (Southern Mountains) in the early Tang Dynasty. He has a Buddha-like face and a unique appearance. However, he is a man of abundant talent and wisdom, educated and wealthy, and has earned eight bowls of talent. He is normally upright, upright, and honest with others. [Zhong Kui's Main Roles] During the Chinese New Year, Zhong Kui serves as the door god, and during the Dragon Boat Festival, he serves as the heavenly master who slays the five poisons and the underworld deity of the Yincao Difu. Among the traditional Chinese Taoist deities, Shoki is the only god of all-encompassing needs, and is essential for attaining good fortune and wealth. It is said that a great man appeared in the dream of Emperor Xuanzong, who was bedridden with an epidemic, and introduced himself as Shoki to drive away evil spirits. In China, May is considered an evil month, and the Dragon Boat Festival was originally a day to ward off evil spirits, so Shoki was also used as a decoration to ward off epidemics. In everyday life, we can use the character [鬼] to describe people with bad habits, tastes, or desires, such as a drinking demon who craves fine wine or a sex demon who drools for beautiful women. When they commit evil deeds here and there, will a messenger of justice appear and protect everyone? But it is |Shoki!