Obviously, China is not the birthplace of lions, but why do people regard lions as "auspicious beasts" and put them at the door?

In the eyes of China people, lions are sacred and noble. It is also the embodiment of wisdom, and it is a spirit beast. The shape and shape of the lion are very similar to the Kirin in ancient legend, so many people are understood as animals in ancient mythology.

Tigers are still very common in ancient times, so people think that tigers are not as mysterious as lions, and naturally they will worship lions more. Lions are sacred animals of Buddhism, which are much more powerful than other animals. During the prosperous Tang Dynasty, Buddhism was introduced into China along the Silk Road, and people in the Tang Dynasty had a deeper understanding of Buddhism. Most people believe in Buddhism, and lions are respected and loved by all people, far exceeding other animals.

Lions have the function of exorcising evil spirits among the people in China and are used as gatekeepers. The lion is the king of all animals in the forest. It is used to show dignity and nobility. However, in front of the banks in our country, it is not a lion, but magic, which can ward off evil spirits and make money into treasure. It is said that the magic weapon is the ninth son of the dragon, so it is popular in China to put magic weapons in front of stock exchanges, banks, horse racing, futures and other industrial institutions.

When Sakyamuni was born, he pointed to the sky and the ground and roared like a lion, saying: Heaven and earth are the only ones. Later, Buddhism changed the words spoken by saints into the roar of lions, which added to the solemn feeling of lions in China. Only in the palaces of ancient emperors can there be stone lions, which can increase the majesty of kings and play a deterrent role. In modern times, even if there are not so many people who are no longer superstitious, the legend that lions can stay in the town has already become an important part of China culture. Although the number of lions in China is small, they are loved by the people of China and become mascots to ward off evil spirits.