| Shih Tzu were seen to have a number of | | | | lest they never reach Nirvana or Heaven. Buddha-like, |
| characteristics that were believed to be comparable to | | | | the Shih Tzu was considered symbolically the guardian |
| characteristics of Buddha. The white mark on the | | | | of wisdom to that all may reverse their imperfections. |
| forehead of the Shih Tzu was perceived as the | | | | A marking may be present n the middle of the back of |
| energy center, often called the third eye or sixth | | | | the Shih Tzu or there may be one that extends from |
| chakra, and is symbolic of the trinity, oneness of mind, | | | | the upper back to the end of the back or nearly as far |
| universalism, salvation for all, and the three mystical | | | | as the tip of the tail of the Shih Tzu. This blanket or |
| areas (body, mouth, and mind). Positive qualities were | | | | saddle effect on the Shih Tzu was believed symbolic |
| believed to exude from the Shih Tzu which were | | | | of the saddle or blanket upon which Buddha is seated |
| intuition, perception, optimism, and vision. | | | | as minister of the sun, moon, and stars. It also was |
| The top knot of the Shih Tzu is the crowning glory of | | | | believed symbolic of the three vehicles of learning |
| the Shih Tzu. The top knot symbolically represented | | | | leading to wisdom: discipline, knowledge, and meditation. |
| creativity, mysticism, charm, magical powers, wisdom, | | | | Pegasus-like, the Shih Tzu is to carry his rider through |
| and love. All these qualities are present in the Stain | | | | the air to realize material gain of wealth and jewels. |
| Glass Shih Tzu I am acquainted with today. Shih Tzu | | | | The heavily plumed tail of the Shih Tzu which forms a |
| are charming, full of love and have been quite | | | | graceful arch over the back of the Shih Tzu |
| mysterious to live with. I have found a greater sense | | | | represents one of the five Royal Insignia attributable to |
| of security since owning the Shih Tzu. | | | | anointed kings and holy men. This umbrella-like feature |
| The luxurious featherings on the Shih Tzu head and | | | | of the Shih Tzu is depicted in symbolic representations |
| face were perceived as symbolic of the rays of the | | | | of Buddha, covering his form, protecting him from |
| sun and of the sacred adumbara flower which blooms | | | | worldly imperfections. |
| once in three thousand years. | | | | The white feet of the Shih Tzu were considered |
| The white neck and front of the Shih Tzu were | | | | reminiscent of the Buddha's shoes, embroidered with |
| believed to be symbolic of Buddha's swelling cape of | | | | jewels, to convey the wearer one hundred miles |
| dignity. The cape permitted its wearer, as administrator | | | | without fatigue and give the wearer the ability to glide |
| of the sun, moon, and stars, the privilege of attending | | | | across water without wetting the feet. |
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| The draping coat or skirt of the Shih Tzu was seen as | | | | your pets. Discounts are offered to subscribers. Sign |
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