羅漢伏虎的事跡在佛經中記載較少，其具體圖像之形成，可能源自中國宋初常見的「豐干和尚乘虎入松林」。及至明清時代，民間口耳相傳、眾所熟知的十八羅漢，多將伏虎羅漢列入其中，除了顯示其神通力，更有降伏內心的貪、瞋、痴三毒之寓意。

The Tiger Taming Arhat was hardly mentioned in Buddhist scriptures. His image probably had its origin in the paintings of Master Fenggan Riding a Tiger into the Woods, often seen during the early Song dynasty. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, he was frequently included among the well-known Eighteen Arhats. Apart from showing his supernatural powers, he also signified the eradication of the three poisons of greed, anger and ignorance.

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