Heart Sutra Teapot 「般若心经仿古壶」

This teapot features the classic "Fanggu" shape, characterized by its rounded, balanced form that evokes a sense of timeless tradition. Crafted from rich, reddish-brown Yixing clay, the teapot exhibits a striking dual-tone, with one side subtly darker than the other, symbolizing the balance of yin and yang.
The teapot is intricately engraved with the Prajnaparamita Hridaya Sutra (般若波罗蜜多心经), one of the most important and revered scriptures in Mahayana Buddhism. The Heart Sutra, as it is commonly known, delves into the nature of reality and the concept of emptiness (空). It teaches that form is emptiness and emptiness is form, conveying profound wisdom in its succinct 260 characters.
The inclusion of the Heart Sutra on this teapot not only adds a layer of spiritual significance but also reflects a deep connection to Buddhist philosophy. The dual-tone design further complements the sutra's teachings, representing the unity of opposites and the journey towards enlightenment.
 
「这款茶壶采用经典的仿古壶形状，其圆润、平衡的造型传递出一种永恒的传统之感。茶壶采用富含铁质的紫砂陶土制成，展现出深浅不一的红棕色调，一侧略深，象征着阴阳的平衡。茶壶上精雕细刻有《般若波罗蜜多心经》，这是大乘佛教中最重要和最受尊敬的经文之一。心经深入探讨了现实的本质和“空”的概念，教导人们“色即是空，空即是色”，在简短的260字中传达出深刻的智慧。在茶壶上刻上心经不仅增加了精神层面的意义，也反映了佛教哲学的深厚联系。双色设计进一步衬托出心经的教义，象征着对立统一与通往觉悟的旅程。」