试论僧伽造像及僧伽崇拜

A Discussion on Sangha Statues and Sangha Worship

僧伽崇拜从唐代开始,直到近代都在佛教信仰和民间崇拜中存在和演变,是佛教中国本土化的一种具体表现。多类型的僧伽造像是这种信仰的载体。对塔出造像的讨论,有助于对佛塔性质及周边环境和人文历史的论证和研究。

Sangha worship initiated in the Tang Dynasty and remains in existence and transformation to modern times. It is a concrete reflection of the Sinization of Buddhism. The variety of Sangha statues is the material representation of this belief. To study the statues from Buddhist pagodas may help to identify these pagodas and study their surroundings as well as the local histories and cultures.