Xi'an Amitabha Ancient Temple is a unique temple with a long history. The landscape of the entire temple is very peculiar and full of many amazing scenes. The internal Buddhist hall is small and exquisite, and the incense is relatively strong. Below Provide you with a super detailed play guide.
Introduction to Amituo Ancient Temple
Amituo Ancient Temple is a larger temple at the foot of the mountain in the Nanwutai Scenic Area. It is located in the south of the Tudi Temple at Taigoukou on the northern slope of Nanwutai. It has convenient transportation and can be reached directly by car. Due to the epidemic, the temple doors are closed.
Amitabha Temple is surrounded by mountains on the east side and water on the west side. It has a simple, calm and tranquil appearance of an ancient temple. Looking up at the four characters of Amitabha Ancient Temple, I felt disappointed that I had no chance to enter. Fortunately, my friend contacted Master Jue Hai and entered the temple through the side door.
There is a Buddha character on the screen wall in front of the courtyard gate, which is very calming. Turn right into the Moon Gate, and a courtyard jumps into view. The Mahavira Hall, Pilu Hall and Arhat Hall enshrine various Bodhisattvas.
There is a Sala tree in front of the Main Hall. The tree is tall and has luxuriant branches. It is said that Sakyamuni Buddha once entered nirvana under this tree in the past, so the sal tree has always been respected by Buddhists.
At the end of the walk, you go around the main hall on the left and find another courtyard. At a glance, you can see that the magnolia tree in front of Luohan Hall was taken by a friend, and I like it very much. It's a pity that I missed the flowering period and never saw the beauty of the flowers.
The master said that the two magnolia trees in the courtyard are thousands of years old. This tree is as thick as an arm around and 17 or 18 meters high. In the cold and deep winter, the trees are full of flower buds like pens. When the flowers bloom in spring, one tree is covered with snow and another is burning with clouds. They bloom quietly and fall quietly. The temple is silent and the ground is covered with brocade.
I was so stunned that I looked at the fallen leaves all over the ground. I missed the beautiful scenery around me. Fortunately, the magnolia tea brewed by Master Jue Hai allowed me to taste the smell of blooming flowers. Every time the flowers fall, the master collects them one by one and either dries them, freezes them, or distills them to collect the nectar. Magnolia, also known as Xin Yi, is a traditional Chinese medicine that has the effect of clearing the nose and orifices. Magnolia flowers can be drunk alone or with tea. After drinking, there will be a faint fragrance on the lips and teeth, making you feel refreshed.
There is a cat resting quietly in the temple, and the other one is lying on the desk and licking the fragrant ink. Could it be that this is also a cat that likes the fragrance of books? Teacher Zhang Hui from the Provincial Calligraphers Association impromptuly picked up the pen He wrote a picture of "Ancient Amitabha Temple with New Magnolia Flowers", which made the cat keep kissing him. Before we left, Master Juehai presented each of us with a bottle of magnolia nectar.
The Wutai Scenic Area in the south of Zhongnan Mountain is known as the "Zhongnan Shenxiu" due to its beautiful forest landscape, wide variety of plants, and different scenery in the four seasons. It has been a famous Buddhist mountain and a royal summer resort since ancient times.
According to historical records, Amituo Temple was founded in the 8th year of Emperor Kaihuang's reign in the Sui Dynasty (588), and flourished in the Tang Dynasty. It later experienced wars and disasters and was repaired many times. There was originally a stone tablet in the temple that recorded events, but the specific details of its creation were lost The time cannot be verified.
Since ancient times, Amitabha Temple has been a must-go place for men and women of letters when visiting Nanwutai. The three existing ancient trees bear witness to the vicissitudes of the temple.
Since ancient times. Where is Amitabha?
Address: Xinghuo Village, Wutai Township, Chang'an District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province (near the west entrance of South Wutai Scenic Area