Fu Dogs flanking entrance to Imperial PalaceWe are already in the middle of November and there are many publications already out about the astrological fortune for 2009. I have already bought a couple such magazines to read. Besides me, my mum also loves reading them. Well, she asked me what a Fu dog is today after reading that she needs to place a pair in our house to ward off some calamities for 2009. I duly googled the information and informed my mum about it. Here I am sharing the info with you as well.
Fu Dogs
Fu (Foo) dogs are actually Chinese guardian lions., or sometimes stone lions (石獅).The name Fu Dogs are actually derived chinese "foh" (recited in chinese as Buddha) because these beings are found as stone mounting guardians at Buddhist temples. They are considered sacred in Buddhism, where most deities are depicted sitting on it. It is the emblem of wisdom, power and protection, which could be the reason why they are being embroidered on ancient chinese official robes. These powerful guardians are fun to own like a lovely pair of real dogs at our homes and are easy to tame. This powerful symbol provides potent protection and demon scaring for ancient palaces, banks, mansions, shops, malls, businesses, hotels and jewellery shops. Their faces may look like lions, but take note that they are different from the actual lions. The male is usually depicted holding a globe to signify important global network for business people outside and external protection, while the female holding a child signifies protection of members of the household or premise. The male is placed on the left (from inside looking out of your premise) and the female holding a child is placed on the right (from inside looking out of your premise).
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