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The magnificent Fu Dogs, (Foo) the Yin and Yang (male and female) guardians of Buddhist Temples have been caste out of bronze,
fired in ceramics, carved out of stone, jade, cinnabar, ivory, and teak.
The male holds a ball with his left paw, symbolic of dual powers over
nature, precious stones, energy, valor, and wisdom. The female holds
her puppy with her paw--a symbol of playing, protecting, and disciplining
her baby. "Fu" in Manchurian means "happiness." Many legends say Fu
Dogs, are the happy Shih Tzu, forever guarding the temple of
Buddha.
For many years, Siddhartha traveled throughout India with a joyful little dog at
his side. One day, several robbers surrounded the Buddha intending to rob
and murder him. Suddenly the affectionate little companion
shape-shifted into a roaring lion, so large and ferocious that the
frightened men fled in all directions. Instantly the great lion became the
fun loving traveling companion. Buddha picked up his small friend, kissed,
petted, praised, and blessed him for his loyalty and courage.
It is believed to-this-day that Shih Tzu are blessed by Buddha. A different color spot on the forehead is the place where Buddha bent down and placed a kiss. A flash of white on the forehead is the place where he laid his finger in blessing, as the noble puppies and ancestors of the Buddha's own Little Lion, parade past him, proudly preparing for birth.
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