Among them, the three lakes in the west, represented by Linshuang Lake, Biyun Lake and Qinhu Lake, are natural, rich in green and flowing silver, wandering among the mountains, and the water color is green as jade all year round. You can swim on it by boat and feel isolated. Interesting people, such as Qinhu Lake, are just like a beautiful mountain, with a huge harp hidden in the blue waves. You can really hear the sweet piano sound of the lake and the sound of nature singing harmoniously.
What impressed me the most was the Xieyuyan Waterfall hanging in the mountains, with a drop of 100 meters, just like the Emerald Waterfall. It has been a great scenic spot since ancient times. The ancient poem praised it as "Three thousands of feet dances in an empty mountain, and it is suspected that it is the rain of loose vocal cords". It is a famous ornamental waterfall in the ancient city of Hangzhou, which was recorded in detail in Lin 'an County Records in Qing Dynasty. Shuanglin Temple was built in the late Tang Dynasty (926-930), originally named Baolin Temple, and was changed to Shuanglin Temple by Emperor Yingzong of the Northern Song Dynasty (1064- 1067). The meaning of the name "Sara" comes from the saying "Sara perished" in the Buddhist sutra Nirvana Sutra, which means the place where the Buddha succeeded in nirvana and has a very sacred Buddhist commemorative significance. In addition, because there are two ancient osmanthus trees in front of the temple, the sun is covered by dry clouds and the temple gate is blocked. When the flowers bloom, the fragrance floats far away, which is more in line with the meaning of "double forest" of Buddhism.
Shuanglin Temple is located in a small mountain basin, surrounded by nine peaks, such as Tianzhu, Julie, Yunbi and Emei. The temple is shaped like a lotus flower and has the reputation of "dragon playing with pearls" in geomantic omen. The ancient poem praised the cloud, "Lin Shuang's famous temple hides the peak, and his eyes come from the west." The layout of the temple is divided into three main halls (Heavenly King Hall, Ursa Major Hall, Guanyin Hall), Jingtang, Bell and Drum Tower, Wanjuxuan, Release Pond, Kitchen Library, etc. The structure is neat and magnificent, just like a big temple style. For more than 1000 years, Shuanglin Temple has experienced many vicissitudes. Although its main hall has fallen, the overall shape of the temple base, steps and stone piers is still clear and complete. There are three pairs of stone lions and three pagodas in the Tang Dynasty, which are rich in cultural relics on the surface and have a good foundation for restoration.
Although the ancient temple has become a site, it has not been abandoned and continues to burn incense for thousands of years. It still accepts the prayers of good men and women from all over the world and silently prays for the blessings of life for devout people. On the side of Shuanglin Temple, the cliff is green and beautiful, standing upright, naturally becoming a 10,000-ton reclining Buddha, the largest in the south of the Yangtze River, and known as the "successful Buddha". Legend has it that when the Buddha came to nirvana in Sara, the world was sad and the surrounding cliffs were moved. The sleeping position of the Buddha is reflected on the cliff, and the cliff becomes the sleeping position of the Buddha. Because nirvana is the highest realm of Buddhism, the sleeping Buddha is named "perfection".
For thousands of years, the sleeping Buddha has been silently guarding the sacred land of Sara in the sleeping valley, which is unknown to the world. Once the famous mountain in Xijing makes a comeback, the reclining Buddha will also see the light of day again, so as to help the people of the world to be peaceful and prosperous, and the country and the people to be safe! In order to explore the secrets of Xijing Mountain and seek the well-being of mankind, endless latecomers built a hundred-step success ladder leading to Xijing Mountain Scenic Area.
100 steps are steep and towering. Therefore, climbing the 100-step ladder is not only an outdoor fitness, but also a test of people's mind and courage. Only those who are pious and eager to succeed and willing to work hard for it can conquer the test of 168 ladder. Once you walk up the ladder and look at the waterfall and the quiet lake, you can't help but feel a sense of accomplishment, feel relieved and relaxed, and you will certainly gain a layer of life sentiment. It's like a life experience. After overcoming the difficulties in life, facing the diversity of life, it will become calm and more calm.
This is the magic of Xijing Mountain. No matter whether you are satisfied in real life or not, she will always let the quiet and serene air comfort you, let the unyielding mountains guide you forever, and finally let the clear and green lake wash your heart and let you deeply feel the success brought by piety. As the English poet thomas gray praised:
A conspiracy to stay away from different worlds,
They have sober wishes and never learn to be confused.
Along the cool and quiet valley of life,
They stick to the right path of silence.