The concept of Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth and Fatian Xiangdi is often confused, but they are fundamentally different.
Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth is commonly seen in Buddhism. Its core lies in the term "Dharma Image," specifically referring to the majestic Dharma forms of great cultivators like Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, such as the thousand-armed form of Thousand-armed Guanyin or the wrathful aspect of Unmoving Ming King. The term "Heaven and Earth" signifies vastness, describing the Dharma Image as grand and magnificent as the universe, often displayed when spreading the Dharma or subduing demons to show the extent of cultivation.
