When the three words "Hongluo Temple" appeared in front of me, I felt eager to try. This feeling should be "fate to meet". I did not hesitate or struggle at all, and signed up in two minutes. , this article "Shenyou Hongluo Temple" was written.
? Why is it named "Shenyou"? First of all, I was traveling alone, as carefree as a god; secondly, Hongluo Temple is indeed a feng shui treasure with some aura, and it lives up to its name as "the giant temple in northern Beijing". Walking there, you feel like a fairy strolling in a leisurely garden!
? Get up at 5:30 in the morning, go straight to Hongluo Temple without any traffic, gather to sign in!
? "Hongluo Mountain" is within easy reach, and a breath of spiritual charm is blowing towards your face! There is an old saying, "There is Putuo in the south and Hongluo in the north." Hongluo Mountain, which is comparable to Putuo, shows that Lingshan also has a place in history. According to legend, the red snail fairy came here, hence the name!
? Entering the main entrance, you will see a neat bamboo forest in front of you.
? The tall and neat bamboo forest immediately made me feel refreshed and relaxed! It is said that the incense of Hongluo Temple is efficacious, and most of them are faithful men and women who come to seek marriage and children!
? This bamboo forest was called the "Royal Bamboo Forest" by later generations. It was lush and green, and the breeze was blowing! It makes people feel heroic and refreshing. This bamboo forest was planted by Zen Master Yunshan in the Yuan Dynasty and has a history of more than 600 years. According to the "Huairou County Chronicles": In the 32nd year of Emperor Kangxi's reign in the Qing Dynasty, the Holy Spirit came to Hongluo Temple to drop incense. He was so surprised to see such a green bamboo forest that he even ordered the officials around him to count the number of bamboos at 613. Before leaving, he warned the monks in the temple and the local people Officials of the government had to protect the bamboo forest so that they could come and watch it often. Later, people called this bamboo forest the "Imperial Bamboo Forest".
The bamboo forest in Hongluo Temple is evergreen all year round and grows luxuriantly. There are about one million bamboos. strain. The Imperial Bamboo Forest that Emperor Kangxi liked has a unique charm in it. In the northwest corner of the bamboo forest, there is also a "Bamboo Viewing Pavilion" that has been restored to its original state. Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty once set up a throne in the original pavilion to appreciate bamboo.
Follow the winding and deep path in the bamboo forest and pass through the bamboo forest to Hongluo Pond. Hongluo Pond, also known as the Life-Freeing Pond, is very unique. The statue in the pond is not the Buddhist Guanyin Bodhisattva, but the Taoist Jade Emperor’s princess, the Hongluo Fairy.
After bypassing Hongluo Pond, "Hongluo Temple" appears in front of you! The bells in the temple echoed, and the sound was deep and distant, making people suddenly become serious. Then they sorted out their thoughts and started the journey of praying with a pious heart!
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The mountain gate is the junction between the Buddhist world and the secular world. The mountain gate of Hongluo Temple is also a major feature. If you want to enter the mountain gate, you must first pass through a stone slope road. The stone slope is carved out of stone strips to form a road that looks like a tongue. This design is rare in domestic temples. Legend has it that it was to facilitate the emperor's walking, and because of the curve, Walking uphill with your waist is specially designed to show respect to the Buddha. What a clever way to take advantage of the natural trend!
After entering the mountain gate, we walked a winding road. I had the impression that the Temple of the Heavenly King was under repair, but there were also couples praying devoutly.
Coming to the second hall, it is the Main Hall! There are so many people praying and burning incense! The devout people have solemn expressions and appear serious in every move they make! For devout believers, when they come to the temple, they feel like returning home. When facing the Buddha and Bodhisattvas, they let go of all the worldly grievances and entanglements, and then burst into tears! The anxiety in my heart also calmed down a lot! Burn incense, kneel down, make vows, pray for blessings...
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The Main Hall is the main hall of the Han Buddhist temple. Enshrined in order from west to east are the three Buddhas, with eighteen Arhats on both sides, Island Guanyin behind, Shancai Boy on the left, and Dragon Girl on the right. Interestingly, the four masters and disciples of Tang Monk also appeared in the group of statues next to the Guanyin film. inside!
The two ancient ginkgo trees in front of the temple attracted my attention. Whenever I travel anywhere, I like to observe various trees. Look at the female trees to the east, which are more delicate and smaller. The male trees to the west are tall and strong, and are more than 1100 years old. The male trees are full of light yellow flowers every spring, but there are no fruits in autumn, while the female trees have no flowers every spring, but are full of fruits in autumn. They are like a pair made in heaven, a perfect couple, so they are also called couple trees. No wonder it is so effective in praying for heirs and marriage. It also has its origins.
In late autumn, the ginkgo leaves are at their most beautiful; when they fall to the ground, the entire temple becomes golden.
Wisteria pines, known as one of the "Three Wonderful Views of Hongluo Temple", are located on the west side of the courtyard in front of the Three Holy Temples. It is said that in early May every year, the shelves full of purple dill flowers are like strings of purple agate falling on the branches, like a purple auspicious cloud floating between the temples, and the rich floral fragrance fills the entire temple. Such beautiful scenery is worth seeing!
In ancient times, every year during the flower season, the abbot of Hongluo Temple would invite abbots, elders, celebrities and elegant scholars from temples near the capital to come to Hongluo Temple to sit under the trees and enjoy the flowers and discuss Taoism. As the saying goes: "The vines entwine the pine, and the pine trees cannot grow." However, the pines and pine trees in Hongluo Temple have lived in harmony for more than 800 years. p> After worshiping the sacred Buddhist temple, we walked into the "Guanyin Road". This is a quiet, solemn and sacred blessing path. Seeing couples joining hands and kneeling down, they must be praying for Guanyin to give children! There are 33 life-size statues of Guanyin along the way. Dignified, each has its own specialty, Guanyin for Prolonging Life, Guanyin for Purifying Water, Guanyin in Bamboo Forest, Guanyin for Cihang... There are many banners hanging all the way, which must be very effective. The steps are all perfectly repaired stone paths, with handrails beside them. It is even and flat, and you can take a break in the forest along the way. The scenery is beautiful along the way.
Walking through the Guanyin Road, I feel much calmer. Green pines and green cypresses, every thought, let's have a dialogue between ourselves and ourselves. Along the way, we can climb up the steps to Zhongtian Gate. The Zhongtian Gate is 420 meters above sea level. The steps are quite steep, so you can never look back. Without stopping, climb to the top of the viewing pavilion and look back, with a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of Huairou City.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the reservoir and Hongluo Lake in the mist. Take a break and enjoy the relaxing moment. Climb up and look far away, feeling extremely comfortable...
After meditating at the viewing pavilion, I didn’t choose to take the train down the mountain. We took a healthy road and passed through the Zodiac Garden and the Maitreya Buddha. The five hundred Arhats were centered on the Maitreya Buddha, with 250 sculptures placed on the left and right sides of the ravine. They are as big as a real person and sit peacefully in different shapes. It is said that from their kind faces, each tourist can find an Arhat statue that looks like him or her, so the Arhat statue also represents the appearance of all living beings. Many tourists carefully search for the Arhat statue in their hearts, as if they hope to find the patron saint in their lives. ? Hongluo Temple is also a treasure of Feng Shui! You can find it after witnessing the unique charm of this ancient temple in northern Beijing! Time to take a look at the landscape of ginkgo trees and wisteria pines!
PS: Hongluo Temple faces south and is built according to the mountain. It has a rigorous layout and is majestic. It is backed by Hongluo Mountain and is illuminated in the south. Hongluo Lake is surrounded by mountains and water, with lush forests and towering ancient trees. Hongluo Temple is located in the thousands of acres of green ancient pine forest in front of Hongluo Mountain, forming a beautiful picture of "ancient temple hidden in blue waves". p>
Visit Hongluo Temple on September 21, 2019