Is Amitabha Buddha the Guardian Buddha of the Pig?
The guardian Buddha for those born in the Year of the Dog and the Year of the Pig is Amitabha Buddha. Amitabha Buddha, commonly known as "Amituo," is also called the Buddha of Infinite Life, the Buddha of Infinite Light, the Buddha of the King of Self-Contemplation, and the Buddha of the Nectar King. His secret name is "Purity." He is the principal Buddha of the Western Pure Land, and together with Guanyin Bodhisattva and Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, they form the "Three Holy Beings of the West."
"The name of Amitabha Buddha" has now become a common greeting among Chinese Buddhists, because the Buddha Shakyamuni told us that when Amitabha Buddha attained enlightenment, he made forty-eight great vows, one of which was: if anyone wishes to be reborn in my Pure Land, as long as they sincerely recite my name, they will definitely be reborn in the Pure Land of Amitabha.
"The name of Amitabha Buddha" has now become a common greeting among Chinese Buddhists, because the Buddha Shakyamuni told us that when Amitabha Buddha attained enlightenment, he made forty-eight great vows, one of which was: if anyone wishes to be reborn in my Pure Land, as long as they sincerely recite my name, they will definitely be reborn in the Pure Land of Amitabha.
What Are the Taboos of Wearing Amitabha Buddha?
1. The twelve guardian Buddhas must be consecrated through an opening ceremony. Any auspicious item needs to be consecrated; otherwise, it will not have any effect and will just be a decorative accessory. It is best to have a senior monk at a temple perform the consecration, or have a master at a specialized feng shui shop do it.
2. Once you obtain the twelve zodiac guardian Buddhas, you should wear them close to your body, generally not taking them off. However, when bathing, you should remove the guardian Buddha jewelry and not wear it while bathing. Place it in a clean and stable place, and avoid getting it dirty or broken.
3. The twelve zodiac guardian Buddhas should not come into contact with impurities. Therefore, during marital intimacy, you should also remove the guardian Buddha and not place it under the pillow or on the nightstand; it's better to put it far away.
4. The twelve zodiac guardian Buddhas can be worn with red ropes or necklaces, but you need to pay attention, because after long-term wearing, the rope may wear out seriously, and the necklace may break. You should check whether the rope and necklace are intact. If there are any problems, replace them as soon as possible to avoid losing the guardian Buddha jewelry due to the rope breaking.
5. The twelve zodiac guardian Buddhas should not come into contact with oil stains or other dirt. Keep them clean and wipe them regularly with a clean cloth. Do not let others touch your zodiac guardian Buddha. If the guardian Buddha accidentally gets stained, wash it with clean water, and do not use chemical cleaning agents.
6. While wearing the twelve zodiac guardian Buddhas, you can also wear other feng shui auspicious items, such as the Pi Xiu, talismans, etc. Unlike other feng shui auspicious items, the twelve zodiac guardian Buddhas can be given as gifts. Giving them to others is a good deed, which is considered a merit of promoting Buddhism.
7. If the twelve zodiac guardian Buddha is damaged or lost without your fault, don't panic. This indicates that the guardian Buddha has protected you from disasters and played a protective role. Keep the damaged guardian Buddha properly and you can return it to the temple.
2. Once you obtain the twelve zodiac guardian Buddhas, you should wear them close to your body, generally not taking them off. However, when bathing, you should remove the guardian Buddha jewelry and not wear it while bathing. Place it in a clean and stable place, and avoid getting it dirty or broken.
3. The twelve zodiac guardian Buddhas should not come into contact with impurities. Therefore, during marital intimacy, you should also remove the guardian Buddha and not place it under the pillow or on the nightstand; it's better to put it far away.
4. The twelve zodiac guardian Buddhas can be worn with red ropes or necklaces, but you need to pay attention, because after long-term wearing, the rope may wear out seriously, and the necklace may break. You should check whether the rope and necklace are intact. If there are any problems, replace them as soon as possible to avoid losing the guardian Buddha jewelry due to the rope breaking.
5. The twelve zodiac guardian Buddhas should not come into contact with oil stains or other dirt. Keep them clean and wipe them regularly with a clean cloth. Do not let others touch your zodiac guardian Buddha. If the guardian Buddha accidentally gets stained, wash it with clean water, and do not use chemical cleaning agents.
6. While wearing the twelve zodiac guardian Buddhas, you can also wear other feng shui auspicious items, such as the Pi Xiu, talismans, etc. Unlike other feng shui auspicious items, the twelve zodiac guardian Buddhas can be given as gifts. Giving them to others is a good deed, which is considered a merit of promoting Buddhism.
7. If the twelve zodiac guardian Buddha is damaged or lost without your fault, don't panic. This indicates that the guardian Buddha has protected you from disasters and played a protective role. Keep the damaged guardian Buddha properly and you can return it to the temple.
