Moral of nine-color deer: Nine-color deer represents kindness, wisdom and courage, and is usually depicted as a deer with nine colors and a face. These nine colors represent different symbolic meanings.

1, white stands for purity.

For example, white represents purity, red represents enthusiasm and courage, blue represents wisdom and calmness, yellow represents richness and prosperity, black represents mystery and strength, and so on. These colors combine to express the far-reaching influence and powerful ability of Jiuse deer.

2, the symbol of nine-color deer

Nine-colored deer is one of the important religious images in Dunhuang murals, and is usually regarded as a symbol of good luck, longevity, peace, wisdom, courage and strength. It represents a realm of transcending the secular world and pursuing spiritual sublimation, and is a symbol of people's longing for the protection and guidance of supernatural forces.

The image of the nine-color deer appears in many Buddhist classics, such as The Legend of the Deer King. In these stories, the nine-color deer are often shaped into images with noble morality, guiding people to the right path and helping people realize their inner wishes.

3. Nine-colored deer and Buddhism

Jiuse deer is closely related to Buddhism. In Buddhism, the number nine represents perfection and dignity. As a kind of god or beast, Jiuse deer is considered to have special ability and wisdom, which can guide people to achieve spiritual liberation and transcendence.

In some Buddhist ceremonies, people will pray for spiritual protection and blessings to Jiuse deer. In addition, the nine-color deer is regarded as one of the incarnations of the Buddha, representing his wisdom and compassion.

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Dunhuang murals: Dunhuang murals are one of the treasures of ancient Chinese art, mainly distributed in Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang County, Gansu Province. Most of these murals were painted between the 4th century A.D. and14th century, involving Buddhism, Taoism, Manichaeism and other religions and cultures, as well as themes such as history, myths and folklore.

Deer King Bensheng Sutra is a Buddhist sutra telling the story of nine-color deer, which tells the story of nine-color deer sacrificing themselves for others and saving all beings. This story is widely circulated in China, Indian and other countries, and has become one of the Buddhist classics. In Dunhuang murals, the story of the deer king Ben Sheng Jing is vividly described and becomes one of the representatives of Dunhuang art.