Note 122 — Chapter IV · CHIA CHING (1522–1566) AND LUNG CH’ING (1567–1572)
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shih tzŭ. The mythical lion is a fantastic animal with the playful qualities of the Pekingese spaniel, which it resembles in features. In fact the latter is called the lion dog (shih tzŭ k’ou), and the former is often loosely named the “dog of Fo (Buddha),” because he is the usual guardian of Buddhist temples and images.
