Foo Dogs & Chinese Lions
Foo Dogs are the ancient sacred dogs of Asia who guard Buddhist temples. The association between these foo dogs and Buddha is one of great significance. The Chinese word for Buddha is Fo, which led to the original title– “Dog of Fo”. It is important to point out that the Foo Dog and Chinese Lion are symbols of energy and value, and are often displayed in a male/female pair. The male plays with a ball that symbolizes the Earth, while the female holds a cub.
