辽代佛教供养行为考论

An Approach of Buddhist Worship in Liao Dynasty

在辽代佛教信徒的信仰活动中,有一项重要的内容,就是供养行为。钩沉辽代考古实物资料和石刻文字资料发现,辽代佛教信徒所供养的对象为"佛"(诸佛造像、佛塔舍利)、"法"(各类佛经)、"僧"所谓之"三宝";施供之物品种类繁多,但以香花灯烛及衣食等为主;供养人的身份、地位各不相同,分布于辽代社会各个阶层;供养模式,多为夫妻与子女等"合家"供养,亦有邑社众人集体供养者;供养人为表示对佛的虔诚,往往还绘、刻自己的形象,置于被供养对象侧旁;供养行为的终极目的,或为赎罪灭苦,或为祈福消灾。

One of the important Buddhist practices in Liao Dynasty is worship. From the archaeological resources, it＇s discovered that the objects of worship in Liao Dynasty are the Three Precious Ones： the Buddha, the Law and the Order. The worship behavior is various and reflects different purposes and positions of worshippers. In addition, the practices in Liao have certain laws to obey.