SINCE Buddhism was brought to China from India in A.D. 67, it has exerted a great influence on China’s traditional culture. Early in the Three Kingdoms period (A.D.220-265), Jianye (now Nanjing), was the capital of t...SINCE Buddhism was brought to China from India in A.D. 67, it has exerted a great influence on China’s traditional culture. Early in the Three Kingdoms period (A.D.220-265), Jianye (now Nanjing), was the capital of the Wu kingdom. It was located in the south of the lower reaches of the Changjiang River, and became the center for Buddhist activities in the south. Up to the Northern and Southern Dynasties (A.D.420-589), rulers of the Southern Dynasties mainly believed in Buddhism.展开更多
Haritaki(诃子,Terminalia chebula Retz.)is also called“Big golden fruit,”“Wind‑floating fruit,”and“Arura.”The alias“Big golden fruit”shows its appearance characteristics,the name of“Wind‑floating fruit”implie...Haritaki(诃子,Terminalia chebula Retz.)is also called“Big golden fruit,”“Wind‑floating fruit,”and“Arura.”The alias“Big golden fruit”shows its appearance characteristics,the name of“Wind‑floating fruit”implies its harsh living environment and tenacious vitality,and another name of“Arura,”which comes from Tibetan,emphasizes the medicinal value of Haritaki as valuable as rhinoceros horn.The Chinese name of“He Zi(诃子)”expresses the main purpose of Buddhism to universalize all living beings and save the spirit.The Haritaki tree is regarded as the holy tree of Buddhism in the folk.It is also respected as a holy medicine of Buddhism.Since it was introduced into China from India,it has been widely used as a health-preserving medicine.Haritaki,which is from Indian Buddhist culture,not only unravels the mysterious Buddhist culture but also excavates the connection and development of Indian Buddhist culture and traditional Chinese medicine.展开更多
文摘SINCE Buddhism was brought to China from India in A.D. 67, it has exerted a great influence on China’s traditional culture. Early in the Three Kingdoms period (A.D.220-265), Jianye (now Nanjing), was the capital of the Wu kingdom. It was located in the south of the lower reaches of the Changjiang River, and became the center for Buddhist activities in the south. Up to the Northern and Southern Dynasties (A.D.420-589), rulers of the Southern Dynasties mainly believed in Buddhism.
文摘Haritaki(诃子,Terminalia chebula Retz.)is also called“Big golden fruit,”“Wind‑floating fruit,”and“Arura.”The alias“Big golden fruit”shows its appearance characteristics,the name of“Wind‑floating fruit”implies its harsh living environment and tenacious vitality,and another name of“Arura,”which comes from Tibetan,emphasizes the medicinal value of Haritaki as valuable as rhinoceros horn.The Chinese name of“He Zi(诃子)”expresses the main purpose of Buddhism to universalize all living beings and save the spirit.The Haritaki tree is regarded as the holy tree of Buddhism in the folk.It is also respected as a holy medicine of Buddhism.Since it was introduced into China from India,it has been widely used as a health-preserving medicine.Haritaki,which is from Indian Buddhist culture,not only unravels the mysterious Buddhist culture but also excavates the connection and development of Indian Buddhist culture and traditional Chinese medicine.
