Material: Aluminum frame, acrylic

size : 47x36 cm

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The meaning and origin of the Nine Palaces and Eight Diagrams in Tibetan Buddhism

The concept of **Nine Palaces and Eight Diagrams** is mainly derived from the I Ching culture of Chinese Taoism. It is a cosmology and divination system that combines the Eight Diagrams (Qian, Kun, Zhen, Xun, Kan, Li, Gen, Dui) and the Nine Palaces. It is used to calculate time and space, the movement of stars, and the solar terms calendar, and has the function of seeking good fortune and avoiding evil. In Tibetan Buddhism, the Nine Palaces and Eight Diagrams are partially absorbed, especially as amulets or house-guarding instruments, combined with the Tibetan Buddhist tantric spells and guardian beliefs, forming a unique religious artifact **Nine Palaces and Eight Diagrams card**.

Meaning

1. **Avoiding evil and seeking good luck**: In Tibetan Buddhism, the Nine Palaces and Eight Diagrams are believed to be able to dissolve the evil spirits of the home or the individual, turning misfortune into good fortune, and have the effect of warding off evil and protecting the body. It combines the Chinese Eight Diagrams and the twelve zodiac signs, and integrates the tantric mantras of Tibetan Buddhism to become a comprehensive guardian artifact to eliminate ignorance, obstacles and evil spirits.

2. **Symbol of the universe and time and space**: The Nine Palaces and Eight Diagrams represent the laws of the universe, and through the combination of the Eight Diagrams and the Nine Palaces, it reflects the philosophical idea of ​​the unity of heaven and man. In Tibetan Buddhism, this kind of brand is used to reconcile the energy field of the environment and the individual, helping practitioners to avoid external interference and keep their minds pure.

3. **Protection and blessing**: The Nine Palaces and Eight Diagrams are often used as amulets to carry with you, or hung at home, in the car, etc. It is believed that it can prevent unlucky spirits such as Tai Sui, Sui Po, Jie Sha, etc., enhance good karma, and help wealth, marriage, health, etc.

Origin

The origin of the Nine Palaces and Eight Diagrams can be traced back to the exchange between Tibetan Buddhism and the Central Plains culture. Since the introduction of Han Buddhist elements (such as the Buddha statues and scriptures brought by Princess Wencheng) during the 7th century, Tibetan Buddhism has gradually absorbed some Central Plains culture, including the Taoist Nine Palaces and Eight Diagrams spell system. In Tibetan folk beliefs, almost every household uses the Nine Palaces and Eight Diagrams as a tool for divination, calendar calculation or warding off evil spirits. This kind of amulet is endowed with Tantric blessings in Tibetan Buddhism, incorporating mantras and Buddhist connotations, and has become a religious instrument that combines Han and Tibetan cultures.