According to the Buddhist classic Benjing, Buddha Sakyamuni was able to talk and walk when he was born. He took seven steps in four directions, southeast and northwest, and with each step, a lotus bloomed on the ground. Pointing to the sky and pointing to the ground, he said, "Only heaven and earth respect me." At this time, two pools of water suddenly appeared in the garden, and nine dragons appeared in the sky, spitting out water columns and bathing themselves.
This story is magical and thought-provoking. What is even more rare is that lingshan scenic spot's large-scale music dynamic group sculpture "Bathing in Kowloon, Seeing Buddha bloom" reproduces the gorgeous scene in the story. In Kowloon Irrigation and Bathing Square, we can see a huge bronze sculpture of lotus in bud standing in front of us. The giant lotus was held up by four mighty Hercules, with a white round marble pool at the bottom, surrounded by nine dragons and eight supporters of different forms.
When the music of "Buddha's Birthday" started, six huge lotus petals slowly opened, and a 7.2-meter-high golden Buddha statue of Prince rose slowly from the lotus. At this time, a water column with a height of tens of meters was ejected from Jiulongkou to bathe the Buddha statue of the Prince. In an instant, drums and music rang in the square, and fountains were in different shapes. The Buddha statue of Prince encircles clockwise in a huge water curtain, symbolizing "bloom sees Buddha" and "Buddha shines brightly". As the music faded, the lotus petals wrapped in the Prince Buddha slowly closed.
At this time, clean water will flow out from the mouths of eight groups of phoenixes around the fountain for everyone to drink. Do you know that?/You know what? This is no ordinary clean water. According to Buddhism, this is the "Ba Ding Shui", which is the "holy water" of Buddhism. When you arrive at Lingshan, you must have a drink or take it home in a bottle. It is said that drinking "Ba Ding Shui" or offering it to Buddha statues can protect you and your family and bring you good luck and peace.
Millennium Ancient Temple Xiangfu Temple
Xiangfu Temple, a thousand-year-old temple, was built during the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty. In history, incense flourished and monks came forth in large numbers. Known as "the mountain is connected with Jiuling Mountain, and the law follows benevolence and righteousness". It is said that Genjyo Sanzo, a master in the Tang Dynasty, has been here. Because he saw that the main peak behind the temple was quite similar to Ling jiusan, he named it "Xiaolingshan". Seeing that Master Xuanzang liked this "land of geomantic omen" so much, General Xing Yun invested and built the "Xiaolingshan Temple" at the foot of the mountain, and Kui Ji, Xuanzang's eldest disciple, was the first person to preside over it. Since the Tang Dynasty, this historical story has been widely circulated in the local area. In the Northern Song Dynasty, the temple was renamed "Xiangfu Temple". However, times have changed, and in the 1930 s, Xiangfu Temple was destroyed by war. After the reform and opening up, this ancient temple with a history of 1300 years was rebuilt and became an important Buddhist holy place along the Taihu Lake. The abbots gathered and the incense was flourishing. The existing ancient wells, lotus ponds and ginkgo plums in the temple have become the remains of history and culture, and they have become the testimony of the Millennium wind and rain of the ancient temple, which makes people feel nostalgic.
Endless Zhai Yi
Here is Zhao Puchu Memorial Hall, the outstanding patriotic religious leader, famous social activist, former vice chairman of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and president of Chinese Buddhist Association in Lingshan. The "endless Zhai Yi" in Lingshan is an original old Beijing quadrangle rebuilt on the basis of the former residence of "Nanxiaoshuan No.1" in old Beijing, Pu Zhao. It consists of an endless Italian pavilion at the north and south ends, a study and living room, a small study on the east and west sides, a Buddhist temple and Park Lao's hometown. The memorial hall displays many materials related to Pu Zhao's later life: nearly 100 precious photos, poems and Mo Bao, as well as related souvenirs with historical value. Through photos, manuscripts and other means, this paper records all kinds of important Buddhist activities that Park Lao participated in at home and abroad and the related situation of Park Lao's hometown and family from the beginning of the establishment of the Buddhist Association in the 1950s to the end of 1990s, vividly and in detail showing Mr. Zhao Puchu's great contribution to the Buddhist cause.
Lingshan Jokhang Temple
Lingshan is majestic and solemn. Mr. Zhao Puchu, former vice chairman of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and president of Chinese Buddhist Association, thinks that lingshan scenic spot and Taihu Lake complement each other, just like the glazed world in Buddhism. So he wrote the poem "The lake is full of clean glass". On the north facade of Zhaobi, there is a poem entitled "Little Lingshan" written by Pu Zhao-"I once visited vultures in Tianzhu, sighing and remembering Fahua. I didn't expect Jiu Feng to fly here, and smallpox was scattered in my house. " This is a poem written by Pu Zhao when he visited lingshan scenic spot in 1997 and saw the solemn and kind Lingshan Buddha and the incense was at its peak. I have been to jiusan, the Indian spirit, where Sakyamuni Buddha once gave lectures, and now it is desolate and sighing. However, lingshan scenic spot's incense reached its peak, reappearing the grand occasion of Ling Jiu Feng that day, just like a vulture flying in. Between the lines, Park Lao's praise of Lingshan can be seen everywhere, as well as his ardent expectation that Lingshan can become a Buddhist holy land in the new era and a Buddhist cultural center in the world.
Wumingqiao
Wuming Bridge is a white marble bridge, which is modeled after Jinshui Bridge in Tiananmen Square and is a beautiful garden bridge. The five bridges in front of lingshan scenic spot Gate are called "Unknown Bridges". Buddhism divides human civilization into five categories. They are: declaration (linguistics), introspective knowledge (logic), introspective knowledge (philosophy), medical prescription (medicine) and skillful work (applied science). Among them, "Naiming" is the highest state after reaching the "four Ming", so we should study the five Ming extensively in order to better serve all beings. Now we cross the "nameless bridge" and reach a higher level on the road of civilization through continuous improvement. The five bridges correspond to Wuming respectively. If tourists want to improve their ability and level in a certain aspect, they can choose one of them to cross.
"Lingshan Scenic Area" gatehouse
The "lingshan scenic spot" gatehouse combines the simplicity and solemnity of Huizhou architecture, the majestic atmosphere of northern royal architecture and the lively style of Tibetan architecture. The "lingshan scenic spot" plaque hanging at the main entrance was also inscribed by the late President of the Chinese Buddhist Association, Mr. Zhao Puchu. The "lingshan scenic spot" plaque written in Sanskrit on the back of the gatehouse was inscribed by Professor Ji Xianlin, a Sanskrit expert.
Heart washing pool
Entering Shengjing Gate, you can see the heart washing pools on both sides. Everyone may be familiar with a Zen poem, "The body is like a bodhi tree, and the heart is like a mirror. Wipe hard, don't get dusty. " The moral of the heart-washing pool is that we should always wash our hearts and reflect, clean our hearts, get rid of the dirt we have contaminated in the world, put aside all persistence and restore our quiet and pure natural heart, so as to feel and appreciate the beauty, artistic conception and true meaning of life more deeply.
Buddhist football
The first thing I saw when I entered lingshan scenic spot was Buddhist football. According to legend, the Buddha left a pair of footprints for his disciples before nirvana, called "two-legged statues", which were sacred objects offered by Buddhists for thousands of years. Later, when Master Xuanzang of the Tang Dynasty went to ancient India to learn Buddhist scriptures, he copied them and brought them back to China. The footprint of the Buddha's foot enshrined in Lingshan Buddha Football Stadium is 1.2m long, 0.6m wide and flat-bottomed with five toes. The Buddha preached for 50 years in his life and traveled all over South Asian countries, big and small, until nirvana. The footprint of the Buddha is a symbol of the down-to-earth and diligent spirit of the Buddha. Let's follow the footsteps of the Buddha to understand the hard course of such an enlightened saint in the process of establishing Buddhist thought!
Lingshan wuzhimen
Wuzhimen in Lingshan is a magnificent and exquisite building with profound Buddhist cultural connotation, which used more than 65,438+0,000 tons of granite stone. Six groups of Chinese characters of Buddhism "giving, keeping precepts, enduring humiliation, diligence, meditation and prajna" are engraved on the north and south sides respectively. In layman's terms, "six degrees" refers to the six codes of conduct for Buddhist learners to achieve great Buddhist wisdom.
"Giving" means giving, giving selflessly to others without asking for anything in return. Buddhism divides charity into financial charity, Buddhist charity and fearless charity.
"Keeping precepts" means observing laws, regulations, codes of conduct and social morality. Practitioners should observe the five precepts: no killing, no lying, no adultery, no stealing and no drinking. Buddhism takes precepts as its teacher, and we stress governing the country according to law.
To "swallow the humiliation" means to be patient, to bear the burden of humiliation, to be patient, not to be reckless and impetuous in order to achieve great things, and only to suffer hardships can be the master.
"Diligence" means struggle. To achieve something, you need to work harder and struggle more than ordinary people, and you must have the spirit of endless struggle.
"Meditation" is a kind of spiritual practice, which improves concentration and determination. You should persevere, concentrate on everything, and don't be easily tempted by all kinds of things.
"Prajna" is great wisdom, which means paying attention to great wisdom and great methods, not recklessness, but harmony; Don't be clever, be honest.
The gatepost of Wuzhimen is carved from a whole piece of granite, and there is a mighty lion on each post. As the saying goes, when a lion roars, it is imposing everywhere. The lion's roar is a symbol of the spread of French sound in Buddhism. There are also celebrity couplets on both sides of the doorpost, which have profound meanings and are worth tasting.
Puti boulevard
Bodhi tree is a famous Indian tree. According to legend, the Buddha became a Buddha under the bodhi tree, so it is also a symbol of wisdom. Due to climatic reasons, longevity ginkgo tree is generally used as a symbol of Bodhi tree in Buddhism in China. Bodhi Avenue, also known as "the road to enlightenment", is planted with 2 16 ginkgo trees. Until autumn, the trees are swaying, and the golden ginkgo leaves are falling with the wind, which is unique in Zen. There are seven lotus flowers carved in the middle of Bodhi Road, which is quoted from the story that Buddha Sakyamuni gave birth to lotus flowers step by step. The ground on both sides of the avenue is decorated with continuous moire, which is called Lianyun and homophonic Lianyun. Walking on Bodhi Avenue, you can feel the Zen realm of "one flower, one world, one leaf and one Buddha".
Warp corridor
There is a prayer wheel corridor around Jiulong Irrigation Bathing Square, with prayer wheel 108. The prayer wheel is a special prayer tool in Tibetan Buddhism. One week of the prayer wheel is equivalent to reading the scriptures once, and the merits are boundless. If you are sincere, you can turn the scriptures for a week, which means that you have read the scriptures a hundred times, and you have a hundred merits and longevity.
Turn evil into enlightenment.
"Demon Relief" records the story of Buddha's demonization and enlightenment. The whole wall is forged from copper, with a width of 26 meters and a height of 8 meters. It is a rare artistic treasure. Legend has it that after six years of asceticism, Sakyamuni meditated under the bodhi tree and vowed that "if you can't understand the truth of everything in the universe, you will never leave this seat." You can see the Buddha sitting in the middle of the sculpture with one hand touching the ground, which is the "magic seal". The two sides of the Buddha respectively show the scene that the devil seduces the Buddha with lust, treasure and beauty, slanders the Buddha and threatens the Buddha with magic weapons. The Buddha was unmoved by beat the devil's attack. After seven days and seven nights, he finally overcame obstacles such as money, power, women, fear and slander. In front of the Buddha, the land god knelt before him and told the local hunters about Sakyamuni's becoming a Buddha.
Ashoka pillar
The Ashoka Pillar in Lingshan, with a height of 16.9 m, a diameter of10.8 m and a weight of more than 200 tons, is a rare hand-carved stone pillar made of all granite in China. Ashoka Pillar originated in ancient India. According to legend, Ashoka, the peacock dynasty of ancient India, who was contemporary with Qin Shihuang, fought all his life and felt guilty in his later years. After being enlightened by monks, he converted to Buddhism and educated the people with Buddhism. In order to promote Buddhism, he erected stone pillars in various places, carved scriptures for the people to learn, and sent envoys to various countries to spread Buddhism to neighboring countries. Thanks to Ashoka's vigorous promotion, Buddhism can develop into a worldwide religion.
The stone of Ashoka Pillar in Lingshan is taken from the mountainous area of Fujian, where granite is abundant. The Chinese characters and Sanskrit of Ashoka Zhuzhu were inscribed by Mr. Ji Xianlin, a master of contemporary Chinese studies. Ashoka's pillar is solemn and simple in shape, with high aesthetic value and ornamental value, and it is a rare boutique in China's sculpture art.
The best palm in the world
The first palm in the world is a replica of the right hand of Lingshan Buddha, which is exactly the same shape and size as the right hand of Lingshan Buddha, and is copied according to the ratio of 1: 1. The palm is as high as 1 1.7 meters, which is equivalent to the height of three floors. Its width is 5.5 meters, its finger diameter is 1 meter, and its total weight is 13 tons. This shows that the giant Buddha is majestic and tall. Buddha's palm seal is "fearless seal", which means to drive away the suffering of all beings and make them fearless. Touching bergamot can increase happiness and prolong life. We might as well touch the bergamot with good wishes, burn a wick, and let the giant Buddha drive away your troubles and bless your life.
Bai Zi Opera House is one mile away.
The image of Maitreya, smiling at the ridiculous people in the world, is familiar and loved by everyone. Maitreya, a large bronze art treasure, leans and smiles. On Maitreya's huge body, there are a whole hundred playful little urchins, each with a different shape and spirit, lifelike. Look: some of them are piling up arhats, some are tug-of-war, some are poking Maitreya's navel with twigs, and some are naughty enough to pee on Maitreya. But Maitreya was unmoved and still in high spirits. Why do these little urchins play tricks on Maitreya? It is said that they are testing Maitreya's generosity, whether it is really as praised by the world that "a big belly can hold things that are difficult to hold in the world;" Laugh kindly and often, and laugh at the ridiculous people in the world. "Facts have proved that only people with an open mind are truly happy.
Ancient ginkgo tree
An ancient ginkgo tree stands on Xingtan Square in Lingshan, which is a testimony to the long history of Xiangfu Temple. Ancient ginkgo was planted in Zhenguan period of Tang Dynasty, with a history of nearly 1400 years. This tree has different postures and accumulates countless milk. Every autumn, the branches are covered with ginkgo biloba, which is amazing. People say this tree is the sacred tree of Paul.
Dengyun avenue
This long staircase leading to the foot of Lingshan Buddha is called "Dengyun Road". Dengyun Avenue is 1 class ***2 16, and * * * is divided into 7 platforms. There is no platform from bottom to top, and there is no platform from top to bottom, which means "saving a life is better than building a seven-level pagoda". There are seven giant stone carvings in the middle of Dengyun Road, which constitute a historical volume of Lingshan, which records the glorious history of Lingshan from the opening of the temple by Tang Xuanzang's disciple Master Peeping Ji to the opening of the giant Buddha in Lingshan. In Buddhism, there are 108 kinds of troubles and 108 kinds of wishes in life, which means that the troubles are gone and the wishes have come true.
Hexagonal well
An ancient well on the left side of Dengyun Road is called "hexagonal well", which has a long history. During the construction, it was specially preserved in situ according to its original appearance, and the words engraved on the surface of the mine field can be remembered and appreciated by tourists. According to historical records, in the Tang Dynasty, monks of Xiangfu Temple dug a well and a teahouse well in the tea garden in the west of the temple for cooking and drinking. It is said that Lu Yu, Cha Sheng, once tasted the spring water in the well, which was sweet and highly appreciated. It is known as one of the top ten famous springs in the south of the Yangtze River.