The lion is sacred and dignified in the minds of the Chinese people. It is also the embodiment of wisdom and a spiritual animal. The body shape of the lion is very similar to the unicorn in ancient legends, so many people understand it as an animal in ancient mythology.
Tigers were still common in ancient times, so people think tigers are not as mysterious as lions, so they naturally worship lions more. The lion is a sacred animal in Buddhism, much more powerful than other animals. In the prosperous Tang Dynasty, Buddhism was introduced to China along the Silk Road. The people of the Tang Dynasty had a better understanding of Buddhism. Most of the people believed in Buddhism. The lion It is more respected and loved by everyone, and is far more trusted than other animals.
Lions have the function of warding off evil spirits in Chinese folk and are used to guard doors. The lion is the king of beasts in the forest and is used to show majesty and nobility. However, what is placed at the door of banks in our country is not a lion but a Pixiu. Pixiu has the function of guarding the house, warding off evil spirits, and attracting wealth. Pixiu is the nine sons of the dragon. Legend has it that it can only go in but not go out to make money. Therefore, my country's stock exchanges and banks Pixiu is often placed at the door of industry organizations such as horse racing, futures, etc.
When Sakyamuni was just born, he pointed one finger to the sky and the other to the ground, roaring like a lion and saying: I am the only one in heaven and earth. Later, Buddhism transformed the words spoken by saints into lion roars, which further increased the solemnity of lions in China. Stone lions were only found in the palaces of ancient emperors, which could increase the majesty of the king and act as a deterrent. Even though not so many people are no longer superstitious in modern times, the legend that lions can control houses has long since become an important part of Chinese culture. Although there are not many lions in China, they are loved by the Chinese people and have become the mascot to ward off evil spirits in the house.