The Millennium Ancient Temple Shuanglin Temple
Shuanglin Temple was built in the late Tang Dynasty (926-930), originally named Baolin Temple, and was changed to Shuanglin Temple by Yingzong in the Northern Song Dynasty (1064- 1067);
? Sara? Is the name taken from the Buddhist Nirvana Sutra? Double forests become extinct? It means that the place where the Buddha succeeded in nirvana has a very sacred Buddhist commemorative significance. Because there are two old 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 the Buddha? Sara? Fit.
Shuanglin Temple is located in a small mountain basin surrounded by Jiu Feng, such as Tianzhu, Julie, Yunbi and Emei. The temple is like the core of the lotus, in feng shui. Dragon ball? Good name:
Ancient poetry praises clouds? The famous temples in Sara hide mountain peaks, and the Eye of Heaven comes 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.
The first natural reclining Buddha in Jiangnan? Success Buddha
On the side of Shuanglin Temple, the cliff is green and beautiful, towering and standing, and it is naturally a 10,000-ton reclining Buddha, ranking first in the south of the Yangtze River. Success 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, so the sleeping Buddha is named? Success? .
For thousands of years, the reclining Buddha has been in the sleeping valley, silently guarding the sacred land of Sara, 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, the country and the people to be safe.
The road to Buddha's heart? Xijing Trail
The passage from the west side of Xijing foothill to Shuanglin Temple is well known? Xijing ancient road? ：
This ancient road is four miles long, and most of it is made of stone. After more than a thousand years, it is still intact. Because? Sara? It means the land of Buddha's nirvana, so the west path is called? The road to Buddha's heart? Ancient and simple, it is the way of worshipping Buddha and burning incense in Shuanglin Temple since ancient times.
Although the main hall of Shuanglin Temple has disappeared, the incense is still quite prosperous. Every Buddhist day, pilgrims will come in an endless stream.
Hundred Steps to Success
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.
The hundred-step ladder is 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.
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