木魚

木魚
The wooden fish; there are two kinds, one round for use to keep time in chanting, the other long for calling to meals. The origin of the use of a fish is unkজxample to monks to be watchful: there is no evidence of connection with the Christian, 木馬 Wooden horse, a symbol of emancipation.

Chinese Buddhist terms dictionary (Chinese-English). . 2006.

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