The price of stone windows or stone carvings is too low, and the color is also single. To make the renovated ancestral hall stand out, the best solution is to put patterns inlaid with colored stones on the walls, and use stone as the base.
The stone inlaid method is used instead of the wood inlaid stone commonly used by other art carving companies in Xianju, because only stone inlaid stone can withstand wind and rain, and the wood will rot and crack over time.
A wealthy family is not short of money, and the materials used for inlaying must be carefully calculated according to the budget. You can use more expensive jade. Donor Lu likes simple and easy-to-understand Zen, so let’s find some short stories rich in Zen principles.
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When one of the monk's precepts is lust and caution, the so-called color is emptiness, and emptiness is color. Using colored stone inlays to express such an artistic conception will surely interest visitors and please Donor Lu. But what story should be used to express it?
Jin Huabin thought of the story he read in the book: One day, Tanshan monk and a Taoist friend were walking on a muddy path. It was raining heavily. They met a beautiful girl at a corner.
Because he was wearing silk clothes and silk belts, he could not cross the dirt road. "Come on, girl," Tanshan said, and then he carried the girl across the dirt road, put her down and continued on his way.<
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Along the way, fellow Taoist monks kept silent. Finally, they couldn't hold it any longer and asked Tanshan: "We monks don't get close to women, especially young and beautiful women. That is very dangerous. Why do you do that?"
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"What? That woman?" Tanshan replied, "I put her down a long time ago, are you still holding her?"
There are not many characters in this story, and the dialogue is simple, humorous and rich in philosophy. One eminent monk has no color in his heart when he is doing good deeds. But another Taoist friend is obsessed with it, and color eventually becomes his inner demon. It is technically inlaid with colored stones.
It’s not difficult either.
Another concept of Buddhism is not to kill, and to be persistent in doing good, even if one's reputation is damaged. It is said that Master Minghui is good at calculation and can know the past and the future. A general refused to accept it and came to the Zen master's room with a fish in his hand.
. He said: "Let's make a bet. Can the Zen master calculate whether the fish in my hand is dead or alive?"
Zen Master Minghui knew that if he said it was dead, the warrior would definitely let go; if he said it was alive, the general would secretly squeeze the fish to death.
So, the Zen master said: "It is dead."
The general immediately let go of his hand and said with a smile: "Haha, Zen Master Minghui, you lost, you see this fish is alive. Your reputation for good calculation is in vain."
Zen Master Minghui smiled lightly and said, "Yes, I lost." After saying that, he took the fish and put it into the release pond. He watched it wagging its tail and diving into the water, showing a satisfied smile.
Jin Huabin showed the designed drawing to Donor Lu, and marked the stone materials and techniques used for inlaying on the side. She took it and looked at it happily and said: "I wish I had seen this picture earlier. At the banquet in the mall,
How many times have I been competitive, and I am still suffering from physical problems? Taking a step back will make the world wider." After saying that, he picked up a tea cup with his left hand and laid it flat, shaking it non-stop, pointing his right hand to his left hand and saying
: "You see, this is the sequelae of drinking alcohol in order to boost business."
I'm talking about saving lives, and she's talking about being kind to yourself. The content of the expression is different, but the core of not competing with others is the same. After Donor Lu finished speaking, she handed the drawing to her best friend and guests who came with her to watch, and her best friend nodded repeatedly.
. But one of the guests disagreed and raised his head proudly and said: "I think I am an eminent monk who is proficient in Buddhism by painting a few bat paintings. I want to defraud my sister of her money. Tell me what Zen is."
Seeing that his tea cup was empty, Jin Huabin took a teapot and poured tea into the guest's cup until it was full, and then continued to pour tea.
The guest watched helplessly as the tea continued to overflow out of the cup, until he could no longer remain silent, and finally said: "It's already overflowing, don't pour it anymore!"
"You are like this cup," Jin Huabin replied, "it is filled with your own opinions and ideas. How can I say Zen to you if you don't empty your own cup first?"
The guest left with a blushing face. Donor Lu watched the scene quietly and praised: "I didn't expect that this little brother is so secretive that he really has unique insights into Zen."
Jin Huabin hurriedly gave in and said: "This is from the Buddhist scriptures. I just transplanted it into my life."
"This story is interesting. Let's design it and mount it on the wall." Donor Lu said while writing out a check for one million and said: "I will give you the first installment of the advance payment, and I will give you the rest of the contract."
The secretary will contact you."
What kind of moves can become the signature moves of Lu's Ancestral Hall? The dragon-shaped inlay that can predict the weather, the plant with the drunken cat, and what other moves are different from these two that can leave a deep impression on the guests here? Jin Huabin
Holding the check, I fell into deep thought for a moment.
Two months later, the inlay of colored stones was completed. Donor Lu made an appointment with relatives and friends of the same clan to celebrate the completion of the work, and held a banquet in the ancestral hall. After the banquet was over, it was already past nine o'clock in the night, and the guests continued to leave.
The lights were also turned off. Suddenly, a guest with sharp eyes pointed at the colorful stone inlay on the wall and said: "Could it be that the Buddha appeared? Look, the eminent monk's head will shine."
The group of guests looked back, and sure enough, in the picture inlaid with colorful stones, there were vaguely the heads of several eminent monks that shimmered. After turning on the lamp, they carefully examined the inlaid stones, which were undoubtedly the same as those around them. Donor Lu was originally a lay Buddhist.
, many members of the family believed in Buddhism under her influence. They were puzzled and thought it was the Buddha appearing. He knelt down and clasped his hands together, asking for the Buddha's blessing. When the guests saw this, they also knelt down one after another, and the ancestral hall was filled with darkness.
Seeing this, the secretary handed over the burning incense without losing the opportunity. Suddenly, the ancestral hall was filled with smoke, and everyone chanted the Buddha's name and prayed for their wishes.
The newly carved Buddha statue at Jushi Lu's house is very spiritual and will glow at night. After lighting incense and candles and kneeling down to pray, you can pray for wealth and a son. This rumor spread as the guests returned home and spread throughout the surrounding areas.
, but the ancestral hall is not a temple. Ordinary pilgrims cannot enter at all. Only people with the surname Lu can enter and exit. Therefore, incense ashes are often seen in the corners outside the ancestral hall. People with other surnames burn incense outside the wall, hoping that the smoke will float inside. Please help.
Gain the attention and blessing of Buddha.
"What secret is hidden in your statue? Why does the head glow at night? I saw the material inlaid with colored stones. It is aventurine." Jushi Lu seemed to have guessed something.
Jin Huabin just smiled inexplicably and said: "Jushi Lu has a sharp eye. The materials we use can be recognized at a glance and cannot be hidden from your discernment."
It's aventurine, but aventurine doesn't shine. Master Lu really couldn't figure out the reason. He looked at Jin Huabin and looked surprised, so he stopped asking.