The "Tea Man Valley" located upstream of the Zhamen Reservoir in Shuangqiao Town, Dinghai, Zhejiang Province, is also a place that our locals refer to as "Zhoushan Jiuzhaigou". It is the deepest canyon in the island city. First, what you can see are the beautiful green mountains, the mountain peaks and hidden temples, the secluded green valleys, and the white water flowing down the river. What you can hear with your ears are the singing of birds, the sound of flowers blooming, and the touch of your nose with the overflowing fragrance, refreshing your heart and mind. It is like a fairyland on earth. The most famous one is on the top of the mountain 400 meters above sea level, which is Tai Tam Gang Dun, where there are thousands of hectares of original ecological tea gardens. Zen tea has become a must-have for sipping tea. According to the introduction of the owner of the "Tea Man Valley", this valley has long been regarded as a geomantic treasure by the Zhamen people. The clear and rushing stream in the valley is the god of water that maintains the lifeblood of the whole village. It forms a clear stream with the clear stone-washing stream at the bottom of the valley. The wide stream winds for several kilometers, rushing out of the mountain and straight into the Zhamen Reservoir. Datangangdun also retains the legacy of Jixiang Temple, a famous temple in eastern Zhejiang with a history of 3,000 years (also called Hongmei Temple, which was destroyed by fire in the Ming Dynasty). According to historical records: In the third year of Jianyan, that is, on a certain day in December of 1129 AD, Emperor Gaozong of the Song Dynasty Zhao Gou and his entourage traveled thousands of miles and hid in a deep temple in a deep valley behind Zhamenjian Mountain in Ziwei (today's Shuangqiao Town). Seven days and seven nights. For the ancestors who went out into the canyon and looked up to see the green mountains, this miraculous sudden appearance of their destined emperor not only comforted their hungry spiritual world, but also convinced them that the land under their feet was a spiritual place. It is a magical place, so all the myths, legends and stories related to it came into being. However, whether it is the escape of gods and ghosts, the realm of Liaozhai, or the manifestation of Buddhism and Taoism, people also speak, pray or worship with a pious attitude of worship. , hoping to receive the blessing of the gods and bless the family. "Tea Man Valley" has become a sacred and inviolable "blessed" place in the eyes of our ancestors. "The moon is reflected in the water of a thousand rivers, but the moon in a thousand rivers is different." Different people have different opinions on the charm of "Tea Man Valley". I prefer to appreciate it from the perspective of understanding the tea ceremony and experience it carefully with the mentality of a tea person. As Lao Tzu said, "Tao can be taught, but it is not Tao; names can be named, but they are not named." Tea ceremony is the way of the world, and Buddhism is the law of the world. In my eyes, Tea Man Valley possesses the four truths of Chinese tea ceremony, "harmony, tranquility, pleasure and truth". "Harmony" is the essence of Chinese tea ceremony, which originates from Baohe Dahe in "The Book of Changes". "Preserve the great harmony" means that everything in the world is composed of yin and yang, and the harmony of yin and yang. Preserving the vitality of the great harmony to benefit all things is the true way of the world. As you wander around, you can see the tea man valley with green leaves and red stems, deep roots and luxuriant leaves; a precious country full of glory, green bamboo forests; and an empty valley with orchids and a cheerful face. When the wind blows, the birds sing, the stream moves and the insects chirp. When you are in it, you can feel the smoothness of your luck and the comfort of your mood. The five elements of metal, wood, water, fire and earth are all in harmony, and they are harmonious and harmonious, showing the harmony between people and each other. The road to harmony and happiness in nature. "Quietness" is a lesson for heaven and earth and a mirror for all things. How to understand the mysteries of the universe from a small pot? How to bathe in the snow in nature and exercise your personality? There is only this word. The sun was shining brightly and the grass was as green as a mat. I sank into the whirling world. I became a drop of water in the stream, a leaf on the tree, a flower in the flower, and a tail of flying fish. I cuddled closely with the land and whispered; I was inspired by Buddhism. I am integrated with all things, compassionate and joyful, and all living beings are one; I understand the supreme magic of morality, clarify my mind and see my nature, remove stagnation, purify ideals, and be broad-minded and kind. "Yi" refers to the physical and mental enjoyment of tea drinkers. Zen, tea and tea are the highest state of life. Lu Yu once perfectly combined the essence of Chinese culture, Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism, with the process of drinking tea in The Book of Tea, emphasizing self-cultivation, cultivating sentiments, and understanding in the tea ceremony, giving tea drinking a richer connotation. Have a tea party with friends, go to the pure world and live outside the sacred objects, not conforming to the flow of the world, not tainted by the current customs. They may sit among the rocks and bamboos in the spring, or look at the bright moon, the clear breeze, the flowing water on the small bridge, or kneel down in the clear window or in the quiet temple, sipping tea and speaking simple words, exploring the mysteries and participating in nature, purifying the mind and leaving the world. Watch, isn’t it beautiful, leisurely and joyful! "Truth" is the ultimate pursuit of Chinese tea ceremony, which contains three meanings: the truth of Tao, the truth of emotion, and the truth of nature. Just like three things combined into one, there is a natural tacit understanding and innocence, and a wonderful combination of principles. Chen Xianzhang, a master of Ming Dynasty, once divided tourism into three categories, one of which refers to: "Together with the Tao and to be one with the heaven and earth and all things are Tianyou".
Wandering among the green mountains and green waters, although the ancient tigers roaring and lions roaring, and the fog lost the mystery of the mountain shadows, the scent of tea, Zen, birds singing and flowers are still floating around. It is still a paradise for small animals to live and play. Real mountains, real water, real tea, real taste, and real interest allow you to truly feel the graceful grace and vitality of the Millennium Valley, and listen to the most authentic call and succession of life. All the flavors of life and the heaven and earth are blooming in this flowing vein. The mountains are silent, the water has sounds, the words are silent and there are questions, it is Zen everywhere; the grass has meaning, the rocks have no words, the meaning has no words, every step is the way. Today, when human beings are increasingly far away from nature, Zen and tea have found a shortcut for impetuous humans to get closer to nature and return to nature, and also realize the most primitive and direct spiritual dialogue between humans and vegetation. Man follows the earth, the earth follows the heaven, the heaven follows the Tao, and the Tao follows nature, so that they can be endless and have a long history; this is the law for the creation of all things in the universe. "The phoenix is ??hidden in the forest, and the ghost is in the hills." ha! There are thousands of words to say, but it is better to go to Tea Man Valley to "have tea".