Eight Treasures Ruyi Pagoda

introduce

The Ruyi Pagoda is in Kumbum Monastery. There are 8 seats side by side, built in the 41st year of Qianlong in Qing Dynasty (1776). The steeple, the upper circle and the lower part, commemorate the eight major events of Sakyamuni.

They are: 1. Lianju Pagoda, which is called Babang in Tibetan. To commemorate the birth of Sakyamuni, walk 7 steps, which means that lotus flowers will be born step by step. 2. Four Noble Towers, called Tashi Guomang in Tibetan. To commemorate the first reincarnation of Sakyamuni, preach the essence of the Four Noble Truths. 3. The Peace Pagoda is called Yandun in Tibetan. To commemorate Sakyamuni to quell the controversy among the monks. 4. Bodhi Pagoda, called Xiangqu in Tibetan. To commemorate Sakyamuni's enlightenment and enlightenment. 5. Shenbian Pagoda, which is called Qiongchu in Tibetan. To commemorate the various miracles of Shakyamuni's subjugation of heretic monsters. 6. Jiangfan Pagoda, called Labo in Tibetan. To commemorate Sakyamuni's return to the world to save sentient beings. 7. Victory Pagoda, called Nanjie in Tibetan. To commemorate Sakyamuni's victory over the demon army. 8. Nirvana Pagoda, called Niangde in Tibetan. To commemorate the death of Sakyamuni.