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Chapter 132 Visit Chongsheng Temple

"Among the 22 kings of Dali Kingdom, nine became monks at Chongsheng Temple. Among them, Duan Siying, the second generation king, went to Chongsheng Temple to become a monk within one year of his ascension. Although these kings also loved Buddhism, they mainly competed for the throne. A way out after the failure of the struggle, so there are records in the history books of "abdicating the position to become a monk" and "avoiding the position to become a monk."

"Throughout history, it is not uncommon for fathers and sons to kill each other and brothers to kill each other in order to seize the throne. However, the nine kings of Dali who became monks on the Zen throne avoided this tragic ending, and also saved many lives from suffering."

"As for Shunzhi, he didn't actually become a monk, but died of smallpox. Because Emperor Shunzhi believed in Buddhism during his lifetime, he once showed his desire to become a monk, so the news gradually spread among the people that Emperor Shunzhi became a monk in Mount Wutai. The fact that Emperor Shunzhi became a monk is mostly seen in literature and opera, but there is no mention in official history."

Zhao Yiyan once visited Chongsheng Temple, but unexpectedly heard the word Jizhao Temple from Zhang Xiao's mouth.

"Jizhao Nunnery? What is this place?" This touched Zhao Yiyan's knowledge blind spot, she asked curiously.

Zhang Xiao said with a smile: "Jizhao Nunnery is at the southern foot of Diancang Mountain. There is a small temple at the top of the mountain. It can be said to be the most beautiful nunnery in China, and also the most artistic temple in China!"

Chen Xi frowned upon hearing the word nunnery. It sounds like this nunnery is very interesting.

And it is also the most beautiful and artistic nunnery, with a beautiful name, Jizhao Nunnery.

"But Brother Xiao, are you sure? I have visited all the attractions in Dali before, why am I not sure?" Zhao Yiyan asked suspiciously.

Zhang Xiao nodded and said: "Jizhao Nunnery in Cangshan, Dali, a temple without a trace of incense. I have longed for it for a long time. The courtyard is full of lush flowers and trees, quiet and Zen. Perhaps this place should not be called a temple, but a transcendent world. The secret place outside!"

"Um, really? I haven't been there before." Zhao Yiyan muttered.

Zhang Xiao chuckled: "Let's go, next, let's visit Chongsheng Temple first!!"

Soon, they drove for more than one kilometer in Zhang Xiao's RV and came to the foot of a mountain.Stopping the vehicle, Zhang Xiao looked away from a distance, and couldn’t help but sighed: “Ming Yang Shen described his impression when he first saw Dali in "Diancang Mountain Travel Notes": the mountains are green and green, the sea is blue for half a month, and the city is laid. Between the mountains and the sea, the pavilions rise above the clouds of smoke. I probably felt the same way when I first saw the Three Pagodas of the Chongsheng Temple in Dali."

"All in all, today I will take you to visit the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple.

"To visit here, you must throw yourself back into history, so that you can enjoy the charm. Thousands of years ago, how did our ancestors complete this architectural feat? Thousands of years, after years of erosion and many large-scale The test of the earthquake, why can the three pagodas stand between Cang Er and survive to this day? There is such a description in the book "Walking Through the Ancient Pagodas of Dali": "It has a pair of eyes looking from the past to the present, There is also a pair of eyes looking from the present to the past, no matter the past or the present eyes, they are all staring at us. "

"When you really approach the Three Towers, maybe you will have different feelings in your heart."

Zhao Yiyan smiled and said, "Hey, Brother Xiao still likes quoting scriptures and allusions so much, he just picked up ancient poems casually!"

"Indeed!" Chen Xi joked, "Visiting such cultural attractions actually requires a tour guide like Brother Xiao to have fun."

After a pause, Zhang Xiao continued to introduce: "It witnessed the flourishing Buddhist culture during the Dali Kingdom of Nanzhao. Today we walk in the Chongsheng Temple, and it doesn't feel very large in scale, but it was built several years ago. The temple thousands of years ago was once glorious according to the construction of the past dynasties. According to ancient records, there were four or 10,000+ craftsmen who built this tower, and it took eight years to complete it. However, after years of wars, it was almost razed to the ground. Now we The entire temple I saw was gradually built and perfected at the end of the last century."

"Look, there are three pagodas standing in a row here. The pagoda in the middle is called Qianxun Pagoda. Here comes the knowledge point!! Where there is a pagoda, there is a temple. This is a characteristic of Buddhist architecture. It is divided into pagoda bases structurally , the tower body and the tower temple. It was built for the first time in 77. On the top and base of Qianxun Pagoda, Buddha statues from the Nanzhao Dali period were cleaned up, and more than 600 cultural relics were found, which can be said to be a major discovery.”

"Wow, I remember Santa Cigarettes, is this here?"

"Have you found out the cheats of the Six Meridians Excalibur? Haha~~"

"Wow, brother Xiao's knowledge is of great use to me, who is applying for the tour guide major!"

"I went to see it too, it's really a treasure of geomantic omen!!"

"I've been here before, after it rained that day, there were double rainbows in the sky, it was so beautiful, and there was Buddha's light!!!"

When Zhang Xiao saw a barrage, he chuckled and said, "You're right about the cigarette one."

……

After visiting the Three Pagodas, along the central axis, a building with the architectural style of the Nanzhao period comes into view.

"Look, everyone, it is the great building bell of Nanzhao."

"According to historical records, Chongsheng Temple had five major artifacts: the Three Pagodas, the Hongzhong, the Rain Tongguanyin, the stele of the Taoist Song, the plaque of the Buddha Capital, and the golden statue of the three saints. The construction of the Great Bell is one of them, but unfortunately the original bell has disappeared. Destroyed by the war, the big bell hanging in the building was recast, but this recast big clock is also very big, it is the fourth largest bell cast by China since the Opium War, and the largest bell in Yunan Province. After looking at the Jianji Clock, there is a building with a similar style not far away, and that is the Yutong Guanyin Hall."

"About the origin of Rain Copper Avalokitesvara, there is a folk legend in Dali~"

"Hey, is there any folklore?! I want to hear the story!"

"Brother Xiao, tell me quickly?"

"Suddenly interested~~"

"It is said that there was an eminent monk in the Chongsheng Temple in Dali, who vowed to raise funds for the rest of his life to cast a bronze statue of Avalokitesvara. Wearing copper shavings, the eminent monk was full of joy to take the bronze statue, and the amount of copper was not too much, just enough for the statue. Whether it is true or not, it also adds a bit of mystery to the Rain Copper Guanyin enshrined in this hall."

After playing for about an hour, they set off for the next scenic spot, which is Jizhao Nunnery, which Zhang Xiao "longes for".

Zhao Yiyan smiled triumphantly and said, "I'd like to see, what is the so-called nunnery that brother Xiao is thinking so much about~~"

Chen Xi curled her lips and said, "Yanzi, why do you deliberately emphasize that this nunnery?"

Zhao Yiyan frowned, smiled and said: "I didn't deliberately emphasize it, isn't it sister Xi, are you too sensitive?"

"It's still Sister Yanzi who is transparent, so I said why Brother Xiao is looking forward to it so much? Hehehe"

"A nunnery."

"Brother Xiao, I can't see it, so that's what you think?"

"They're all men, I understand!"

Seeing this, Zhang Xiao laughed dumbly and said, "I've convinced you, I really know how to think about it! Let's go, you'll know when we get there!"

The name is taken from "Sense and Suitability, Silence and Reflection". The temple was built in the early Ming Dynasty, surrounded by pines and cypresses, the environment is quiet, and there is a fresh and elegant atmosphere everywhere, interpreting the real poetic and picturesque.

Zhang Xiao was very impressed with Jizhao Temple. When the system instilled in him the summary information of cultural attractions, Jizhao Temple attracted his attention very early.

A simple and small temple that never burns incense, carrying the deepest Zen and the most beautiful emotions.

That's why Zhang Xiao decided to focus on visiting Jizhao Nunnery this afternoon, because this place really attracted him deeply.

Ten minutes later, when Zhang Xiao, Chen Xi, and Zhao Yiyan stood at the foot of the mountain, Zhang Xiao finally smiled.

"Let me tell you, this mountain road leads all the way to Jizhao Nunnery on the top of the mountain. Of course, this road is quiet and deep, surrounded by pine and cypress trees. It can be said to be a natural oxygen bar. I plan to walk up. If you are not physically strong If it’s good, there is a mountain bus, if I remember well, it should be 20 yuan per person, and it goes straight to the top of the mountain!” Zhang Xiao said, pointing to a few private cars parked beside him.

"Do you need it?"

Chen Xi looked into the depths of the forest, then looked at the driver of the private car who was soliciting passengers, shook his head and said, "Don't be kidding, we must go up together on foot!!"

"Okay, let's go!!" Zhang Xiao tightened his backpack and began to walk up the mountain road under the pine and cypress forest.

"I've been here too hhh, you can choose to climb up by yourself in front of the cableway door, or ask a tricycle to take you up. Of course, I also choose to do the same as Brother Xiao, climbing slowly can exercise my body!!"

"Hahaha, upstairs, Brother Xiao is different from you~~ You have no money, right?"

"Don't be so worried."

Seeing this barrage, Zhang Xiaoren couldn't help but said, "Of course, to put it mildly, it's not just walking! It's the way to explore the depths of the soul and obtain salvation! Of course, you have to walk with your feet!"

"Hahaha, Brother Xiao is still smart!!"

"That's right, haven't you seen a pilgrim, step by step, I'm walking up the mountain, it's nothing!!"

The two followed behind, the air here was very clear, and it was very comfortable to breathe.

The road up the mountain is all steps at first, and then it is an asphalt road. All the way up the mountain, the first thing you see is Gantong Temple.

A few people walked around the Gantong Temple, there were only three of them in the whole temple, Zhang Xiao didn't care, but Chen Xi and Zhao Yiyan panicked, the monks inside were still doing morning class and chanting sutras.

They stayed for only 2 minutes before Zhang Xiao was pulled and forced out the door to continue upward.On the way, Zhao Yiyan was still thinking: "You can't memorize it like this. It's sunny today and there are no people there?" "It's good that there are many tourists in places like temples. Once there are fewer people, it will look a little scary."

Zhang Xiao didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said, "Are you serious? What is there to be afraid of? Could it be that you have ghosts in your heart?"

Zhao Yiyan curled her lips, and said secretly in her heart: "What ghost can I have in my heart, it's nothing more than. You also have a little crush on Brother Xiao, but it's a pity that sister Xi cut you off~~"

At the same time, Zhang Xiao also said with emotion: "In the past few years, I have visited a lot of temples, big and small. Only a few temples here make me feel that there are real monks who are practicing. Because this is the only place that provides incense, There is still no way to ask for your money."

"If you have the heart to burn a stick of incense, it's fine, no problem, just burn it, don't set the forest on fire, and I don't plan to make money from you, it's good if you have this heart. You see, this is called a temple."

"Brother Xiao is so right"

"That's right, temples shouldn't be polluted too much by copper stench!!"

"Nowadays, there are not many places of pure cultivation like this."

After climbing for about half an hour, Zhao Yiyan's legs were so sore that she was dying, Zhang Xiao finally stopped and pointed to the gate not far away and said, "We're here."

Before entering the gate, several people saw pots of succulents placed lushly at the door.

Above the gate, the word Jizhao'an is not conspicuous, but it gives people a deep sense of awe.

As soon as I stepped into the threshold, there were all kinds of flowers and plants on both sides, and the long corridor path was more like a private courtyard.

Zhang Xiao, Chen Xi, and Zhao Yiyan walked into the temple along the path, and they were immediately attracted. The place is extraordinarily fresh and artistic, and pots of different varieties of succulents are visited into various forms. The patterns are placed like flowers and plants, which are very novel and unique.

To be honest, when Zhang Xiao stood in this Jizhao Nunnery in person, his mood became extremely calm in an instant.

Everywhere you look is succulent.

Some of these succulents are ingeniously placed in exquisite clay pots by the owner, and some are hung on wooden window grilles. Even beside some deck chairs, they are surrounded by cute succulents of different colors and strange shapes.

"Wow, so cute!! Succulents are different from other plants, really cute!!"

"I just like to buy succulents, it's really small and interesting!!"

"In other words, it's hard for me to imagine such a peaceful, peaceful and lovely painting style in a temple."

In any corner here, you can see many potted flowers with unique shapes, as well as succulents assembled into large pots, which complement the tranquility of the temple and form a very natural style painting.

"It is said that this place was designed by a well-known artist. He has a good relationship with the host. In the early years, he spent thousands of dollars to build this exquisite and elegant nunnery. This nunnery has all the characteristics that a temple should have. The sense of tranquility has the elegant beauty of Suzhou and Hangzhou gardens, the traditional beauty of antique charm, and the fresh and refined natural beauty. Probably, such a place is rare in the world!!”

"I only have one poem to sum it up, the winding path leads to a secluded place, and the meditation room is full of flowers and trees!" Zhang Xiao couldn't help but said.

"It's really comfortable here..." Chen Xi gently closed his eyes, basking in the warm sunshine, as if he had already merged with the surrounding flowers and plants.

Zhang Xiao smiled and said: "You know, it used to be very dilapidated and deserted, and no one came here at all. We still relied on the architect. Most of the materials at that time were either local materials or some abandoned buildings. Materials, have you seen the tea room covered with bunches of pine cones?" Zhang Xiao pointed to the tea room in front.

Chen Xi nodded, then looked at Zhang Xiao.

"The big stones there were all brought directly from the mountains, the tiles on the fireplace were picked up from abandoned houses, and the fabrics for the futons were donated by others in the village." Zhang Xiao sighed.

(End of this chapter)