What are the stresses and taboos about hanging Thangka at home?
1. Choose Thangka: First, choose authentic Thangka, preferably drawn by experienced monks or artists. The content of Thangka is usually related to Buddhism, such as Buddha statue, bodhisattva, dharma protection and so on. When choosing Thangka, we should pay attention to the exquisiteness, color matching and line fluency of the picture.
2. Location of hanging Thangka: Thangka should be hung in a clean and bright place at home to avoid direct sunlight and humidity. Generally speaking, living room, Buddhist temple or bedroom are all good choices. At the same time, the height of Thangka should be moderate, neither too high nor too low.
3. Time to hang Thangka: On important festivals of Tibetan calendar, such as Tibetan New Year and Sutton Festival, Thangka can be hung to show respect and pray. In addition, after getting up every morning, you can offer incense to Thangka to show your devotion to Buddhism.
4. Cleaning and maintenance: Thangka is a precious work of art and needs regular cleaning and maintenance. When cleaning, you can gently wipe it with a soft cloth to avoid using chemical cleaners. At the same time, we should avoid giving Thangka severe vibration or collision.
5. Taboo: When hanging Thangka at home, avoid hanging it in unclean places such as kitchen and bathroom. In addition, don't mix Thangka with other religious or non-religious works of art to avoid feeling disrespectful.
In short, hanging Thangka at home is a kind of respect and inheritance of Buddhist culture. By following these rules and taboos, Thangka can play a better role at home and bring peace, auspiciousness and happiness to her family.