Mount
Sumeru, a Ming bronze sculpture, is a representation of the Buddhist
world outlook. According
to Buddhist tradition, Mount Sumeru is supposed to be the centre of
the world.
On the
top of it lies the legendary paradise where Sakyamuni and men of moral
integrity live after death. The position of the stars near the peak
roughly corresponds to the findings of
modem astronomy.
On the
slopes are the dwellings for mankind and the Heaveny Kings. At the bottom,
the floral design stands for sea waves. Below the seas evil spirits,
devils or criminals abide in Hell.
Mount
Sumeru, a Ming bronze sculpture, is a representation of the Buddhist
world outlook. According
to Buddhist tradition, Mount Sumeru is supposed to be the centre of
the world.