This post continues and concludes the presentation of scenes and buildings inside the Shuzheng Tibetan Village. I repeat the introduction to the village provided in the previous post:

SHUZHENG TIBETAN VILLAGE - This is the largest and busiest of all nine villages here in Jiuzhaigou Valley, about 400 of the total 1000 inhabitants of the valley area live here. Tibetan style log houses line the main street and a few side streets, colorful prayer flags wave in the breeze. Since agriculture is no longer permitted inside the National Park, many of the local population operate small stores here and sell various Tibetan souvenirs as well as yak butter tea and snacks.

BUDDHIST SYMBOLS - Several of the building images in this as well as yesterday's set repeatedly display Buddhist symbols in wood carvings and metal ornaments. The following briefly explains the major Buddhist symbols and their meanings (excerpt from "The MYSTICA"):

The Eight Auspicious Symbols or Ashtamangala
These eight Buddhist symbols were offered by the gods to Buddha after he reached Enlightenment. They can be found on Buddhist temples and buildings as well as on clothing worn by Buddhist people. The symbols have been used for centuries and have been popular in Asia, especially in China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam. They were first introduced by the Indian monk Buddhaghosa who lived between 400-600 CE. The symbols were created with the intention of emphasizing Buddhism’s beliefs in rebirth and karma.

For each sign there is an image, a meaning and symbolism related:
Eternal knot: Harmony and love
Conch shell: Buddha thoughts
The parasol: Crown and protection
The lotus flower: Purity and enlightenment
Two golden fish: Happiness and freedom
Treasure vase: Treasure and wealth
Dharma Wheel: Knowledge
Victory banner: Victory in battle

More complete information on the Buddhist symbols including visuals can be found under this link: https://www.themystica.com/buddhist-symbols-and-meanings/

With this post we bid farewell to the Jiuzhaigou National Park with its extraordinary scenery and return to visit more places in the Min River Valley.


Notes
TRIP INFO: Set # 1 provides a brief introduction to THIS SERIES on SOUTH & EAST ASIA. See it at
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-724330-1.html

COUNTRY INFO: Set # 2 provides more information on SICHUAN/CHINA, here is the link to review it:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-724445-1.html

JIUZHAIGOU INFO: Set 11 provides information on THIS PARK, see it at
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-725445-1.html

EARLIER POSTS of this series: Access my topic list at UHH, the new posts are listed in reverse chronological order:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user-topic-list?usernum=45105

Thanks for visiting, I recommend viewing the downloads and look forward to your comments and questions.

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This post continues and concludes the presentation of scenes and buildings inside the Shuzheng Tibetan Village. I repeat the introduction to the village provided in the previous post:

SHUZHENG TIBETAN VILLAGE - This is the largest and busiest of all nine villages here in Jiuzhaigou Valley, about 400 of the total 1000 inhabitants of the valley area live here. Tibetan style log houses line the main street and a few side streets, colorful prayer flags wave in the breeze. Since agriculture is no longer permitted inside the National Park, many of the local population operate small stores here and sell various Tibetan souvenirs as well as yak butter tea and snacks.

BUDDHIST SYMBOLS - Several of the building images in this as well as yesterday's set repeatedly display Buddhist symbols in wood carvings and metal ornaments. The following briefly explains the major Buddhist symbols and their meanings (excerpt from "The MYSTICA"):

The Eight Auspicious Symbols or Ashtamangala
These eight Buddhist symbols were offered by the gods to Buddha after he reached Enlightenment. They can be found on Buddhist temples and buildings as well as on clothing worn by Buddhist people. The symbols have been used for centuries and have been popular in Asia, especially in China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam. They were first introduced by the Indian monk Buddhaghosa who lived between 400-600 CE. The symbols were created with the intention of emphasizing Buddhism’s beliefs in rebirth and karma.

For each sign there is an image, a meaning and symbolism related:
Eternal knot: Harmony and love
Conch shell: Buddha thoughts
The parasol: Crown and protection
The lotus flower: Purity and enlightenment
Two golden fish: Happiness and freedom
Treasure vase: Treasure and wealth
Dharma Wheel: Knowledge
Victory banner: Victory in battle

More complete information on the Buddhist symbols including visuals can be found under this link: https://www.themystica.com/buddhist-symbols-and-meanings/

With this post we bid farewell to the Jiuzhaigou National Park with its extraordinary scenery and return to visit more places in the Min River Valley.


Notes
TRIP INFO: Set # 1 provides a brief introduction to THIS SERIES on SOUTH & EAST ASIA. See it at
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-724330-1.html

COUNTRY INFO: Set # 2 provides more information on SICHUAN/CHINA, here is the link to review it:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-724445-1.html

JIUZHAIGOU INFO: Set 11 provides information on THIS PARK, see it at
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-725445-1.html

EARLIER POSTS of this series: Access my topic list at UHH, the new posts are listed in reverse chronological order:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user-topic-list?usernum=45105

Thanks for visiting, I recommend viewing the downloads and look forward to your comments and questions.

.

This post continues and concludes the presentation of scenes and buildings inside the Shuzheng Tibetan Village. I repeat the introduction to the village provided in the previous post:

SHUZHENG TIBETAN VILLAGE - This is the largest and busiest of all nine villages here in Jiuzhaigou Valley, about 400 of the total 1000 inhabitants of the valley area live here. Tibetan style log houses line the main street and a few side streets, colorful prayer flags wave in the breeze. Since agriculture is no longer permitted inside the National Park, many of the local population operate small stores here and sell various Tibetan souvenirs as well as yak butter tea and snacks.

BUDDHIST SYMBOLS - Several of the building images in this as well as yesterday's set repeatedly display Buddhist symbols in wood carvings and metal ornaments. The following briefly explains the major Buddhist symbols and their meanings (excerpt from "The MYSTICA"):

The Eight Auspicious Symbols or Ashtamangala
These eight Buddhist symbols were offered by the gods to Buddha after he reached Enlightenment. They can be found on Buddhist temples and buildings as well as on clothing worn by Buddhist people. The symbols have been used for centuries and have been popular in Asia, especially in China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam. They were first introduced by the Indian monk Buddhaghosa who lived between 400-600 CE. The symbols were created with the intention of emphasizing Buddhism’s beliefs in rebirth and karma.

For each sign there is an image, a meaning and symbolism related:
Eternal knot: Harmony and love
Conch shell: Buddha thoughts
The parasol: Crown and protection
The lotus flower: Purity and enlightenment
Two golden fish: Happiness and freedom
Treasure vase: Treasure and wealth
Dharma Wheel: Knowledge
Victory banner: Victory in battle

More complete information on the Buddhist symbols including visuals can be found under this link: https://www.themystica.com/buddhist-symbols-and-meanings/

With this post we bid farewell to the Jiuzhaigou National Park with its extraordinary scenery and return to visit more places in the Min River Valley.


Notes
TRIP INFO: Set # 1 provides a brief introduction to THIS SERIES on SOUTH & EAST ASIA. See it at
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-724330-1.html

COUNTRY INFO: Set # 2 provides more information on SICHUAN/CHINA, here is the link to review it:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-724445-1.html

JIUZHAIGOU INFO: Set 11 provides information on THIS PARK, see it at
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-725445-1.html

EARLIER POSTS of this series: Access my topic list at UHH, the new posts are listed in reverse chronological order:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user-topic-list?usernum=45105

Thanks for visiting, I recommend viewing the downloads and look forward to your comments and questions.

.