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