There is such a temple in Jing 'an District of Shanghai. It was built in the most prosperous place in Shanghai, and this area was even named after this temple. This temple is Jing 'an Temple.
People say: Jing 'an Temple, followed by Jing 'an District. Jing 'an District is famous for Jing 'an Temple, and its economy is also driven by it, becoming the center of the city.
Jing 'an Temple was first established in the Three Kingdoms period, and then moved to this site. After years of renovation, the scale has gradually expanded, and you can see the splendid Jing' an Temple far away in the city center. The temple covers an area of 22,000 square meters, and there are many patterns, including the Dharma Hall, the Bell Tower and the guanyin temple. Every day, pilgrims come to Jing 'an Temple in an endless stream. In addition, many tourists will come here to burn incense. The temple is surrounded by the business district of Nanjing West Road, so it is also one of the tourist attractions chosen by tourists, and the local tourism industry is very developed.
Although Buddhism is not for profit, Jing 'an Temple still has the rule of setting tickets, and the fare is 50 yuan. Although tickets are charged, there are still many devout tourists who will go in to burn incense. Jing 'an Temple will also send porridge in Laba, and the aunt who sends porridge will also tell tourists when she sends porridge. May the bodhisattva bless you. ? Su Zhai in Jing 'an Temple is also famous for a long time. Vegetarian food and vegetarian noodles provided by the store are very popular among pilgrims, and demand exceeds supply every day. Every Mid-Autumn Festival, Jing 'an Temple will also make vegetarian moon cakes, which many tourists will buy and give to relatives and friends.
There are also many tourists who go to Jing' an District and ask, wouldn't it be very disharmonious to build a temple in the middle of such a bustling area? Why hasn't it been opened yet? In fact, Shanghai is a place that pays great attention to Feng Shui. Besides, Jing 'an Temple has a long history and high cultural value, so many developers also say so? Not to be taunted? . A tourist once asked the local driver when hitchhiking, why didn't Jing 'an Temple be demolished? The driver's answer is really hilarious. The driver said: Because it is the gate of hell below. ?
In fact, even if some people are no longer superstitious, they still like to go to some temples to burn incense and pray occasionally to satisfy a kind of sustenance in their hearts. Do you often go to temples to burn incense?