In the park, there are the Song Dynasty monument "Shadowless Pagoda", the ruins of the former residence of Li Beihai, a calligrapher and famous scholar in the Tang Dynasty, and the ancient pine Yue Fei Song, which is said to have been planted by Yue Fei when he was stationed in Wuchang. The building is the "Tomb of Martyr Shi Yang". A thousand-year-old mysterious ancient pagoda has many mysteries hidden in it, which has become a strong interest for many science and technology, archeology, and explorers. People quote scriptures and search yellow scrolls but still cannot solve the millennium mystery outside the pagoda. The ancient pagoda hides hidden secrets that are difficult for modern people to decipher. Several mysteries.
Inside and outside the ancient city of Wuchang, a serpentine ridge protrudes from the fertile plains of Wuhan Jiangnan. It goes around the East Lake from south to north, passes through the city wall (Wuchang City), and reaches the south bank of the Yangtze River, separated from the Turtle Mountain on the opposite bank. The river faces each other. This is Wuchang Snake Mountain, the famous "Jiangnan Dragon Vein" (later called Snake Mountain, Xiaolong Mountain, and Hongshan due to the changes in the valleys and ridges). The Yellow Crane Tower, the four most famous towers in the south of the Yangtze River, is located on the dragon's head, while the ancient pagoda in Hongshan Park (the original Hongshan Park is on the west side of Baotong Temple and the wall of the temple) is at the tail of the dragon, and the Shadowless Pagoda is located in Hongshan. The west end of the scenic spot. The tower is small but famous. This pagoda was originally located in Xingfukuji Temple, so it was called Fukuji Pagoda. Moved here in 1963. The Shadowless Pagoda is the oldest existing stone pagoda in Wuhan. It was built in the 6th year of Xianchun (1270) in the Southern Song Dynasty. There are carvings all around the pagoda, including statues of Buddha, Bodhisattva, Arhat, strong men, donors, etc. Creativity.
The feudal rulers of the past dynasties were very concerned about this "dragon vein" and sent people to build buildings, dig holes, and build towers many times to suppress the dragon's head, cut off the dragon's body, and press the dragon's tail until the Wuchang Uprising of the Revolution of 1911. . This tower proves to be the product of the legendary Dragon Suppression.
This four-story brick tower is also known as the "Hongshan Shadowless Tower". No matter where the sun is, there is no shadow behind the tower. This is a unique feature of the tower. Why is there no shadow? No one can break it.
The Wuhan City Gardening Department stated that the actual purpose of the tower is as a flood control facility to suppress underground water holes. "Jiangxia County Chronicle" records that there is a wave well under the tower, which often boils and surges like waves. Its veins lead to the river, and the tower was built to control it. It is also said that "building a pagoda to stabilize the waves". It is still a mystery why this small tower can suppress the raging underground water. What materials were used under the tower are still mysterious. During the Cultural Revolution, this tower was not spared due to the "Destroying the Four Olds". In 1983, it was designated by the State Council as a key Chinese Buddhist temple in the Han area. It is one of the four famous Buddhist jungles in Wuhan. In 1983, it was designated by the State Council as a key open temple for Chinese Han Buddhism. In 1992, it was listed as a cultural relic protection unit in Hubei Province. It is the first Buddhist site in Sanchu.
It has a long history and is well-known at home and abroad. It was first built during the Liu and Song Dynasties of the Southern Dynasties (420-479) and was originally named Dongshan Temple. During the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty (627-649), it was renamed Amituo Temple; during the Duanping period of the Southern Song Dynasty (1234-1236), it was renamed Chongning Wanshou Temple. It is the oldest existing temple in Wuhan. Pure Land Sect, Zen Sect, Tantric Sect, and many sects gathered together. Historically, it has been strongly supported by ten emperors including Tang Wenzong and six princes. It is the most exemplary royal temple. The temples and pavilions in the temple are built along the mountain, with cascading layers, appearing natural, simple and solemn, with a radius of 150 acres, the largest area. There are a collection of cultural relics, such as the Song Dynasty bell, the Yuan Pagoda, the Xumizuo, and the Ming Dynasty lion; there are many historical sites, including cliff carvings and the Eight Scenic Spots of Hongshan, which have the most Buddhist cultural connotations. The Wuchang Buddhist College founded by Master Taixu, a leading figure in modern Chinese Buddhism, was reestablished in Baotong Temple in 1994. It is the most important Sangha education base in modern times.
Behind the main courtyard of Baotong Temple, there is a Tantric Buddhist mandala - Dharma Realm Palace. This Tantric building was built in 1924 when Master Chisong was the abbot of Baotong Temple. Master Chisong practices Dharma, lectures on sutras, imparts precepts, and gives initiations here every day. Tens of thousands of people have received the initiations. Because of the great popularity of esoteric Buddhism, it was actually the last time since the Five Dynasties. Lv Jianfu's "History of Chinese Esotericism" has a special record: After Chisong returned to China, "he was highly supported by believers. He first taught the Dharma in Shanghai and Hangzhou, and then was welcomed to Wuhan and became the abbot of Hongshan Baotong Temple. During his stay at Hongshan Baotong Temple, he He opened the Dharma Realm Palace, built a yoga hall, purchased ritual instruments, painted mandalas, opened altars and initiated initiations, etc., and established relationships with believers. He also intended to develop the temple into the fundamental dojo of Tantric Buddhism. At that time, monks and lay followers from all over Hubei Province came to visit one after another. Some social celebrities from Hubei, such as Xiao Yaonan, Chen Yuanbai, Zhao Nanshan, Du Han, etc. also came to the altar to receive the Dharma, and all of them were devoted to Tantric Buddhism.
"Yue Song is quite famous. There are many records in the ancient chronicles, sometimes existing and sometimes missing. The existing Yue Song is at least the third generation. Maybe the tree is no longer the one planted by Yue Fei himself, but as long as you can appreciate Yue Fei's uprightness The spirit of serving the country with loyalty is enough. There are many folk opinions about the Yuefei Pine in Baotong Temple. Even the old monks in the temple have different opinions. Some say that there are only 1, 2, or 8 Yuefei Pines in existence. Some people say that in memory of Yue Fei, the pine trees all over the mountain are called Yue pine. As for the year when Yue Fei planted them, some say they were planted by Yue Fei himself, while others say they were planted in 1990. "Hubei Provincial Chronicle·Cultural Relics Chronicle" stated: "It is said that when Yue Fei was stationed in Wuchang in the Southern Song Dynasty, he personally planted dozens of pine trees here... During the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty, they were replanted... There are three existing pine trees. ”
Two of the three mountain pines are easy to recognize. One is a tall and straight tree that stands out among the pine trees in the mountain; while the other is an old and powerful tree with a unique shape. These two mountain pines are They are listed as No. 027 and No. 028 ancient and valuable trees in Wuhan City. Another tree was protected by a slope protection after being neglected for many years, and was marked with "322" in red paint. It is located at the southern foot of Hongshan Mountain. The cemetery is built on the mountain. The gate is a solemn Chinese-style archway with the words "Martyr Shi Yang Cemetery" written on it. Passing through the archway is the statue of Martyr Shi Yang carved from general red granite. The martyr's expression looks generous and desolate. . On the white marble base is engraved a poem by Dong Biwu, the former acting president of the country: "The blood of the two-seventh labor will be remembered in history, and Wu Xiao will be stung for thousands of years." Lawyers should uphold human justice and die as martyrs to preserve their reputation. ”
On the stone wall behind the statue is a bronze relief sculpture, which shows the scene during the “February 7th” general strike in 1923. If you look closely at the banners and slogans, there are “Labour is sacred”, The words "United as One" and "Federation of Trade Unions" are inscribed with Shi Yang in the middle, wearing a long gown, forming a sharp contrast with the crotchets of the workers surrounding him.