China's most "cow" ancient temple, the temple is not big but there are armed police 24 hours a day to stand guard, what is special about it?
In the last years of the turbulent Western Jin Dynasty, the Governor of Wang County made shocking military exploits, successfully quelled the Eight Kings Rebellion, and won a round of applause of victory. Behind this victory lies an irreparable tragedy. In the second year of his glorious military exploits, his wife died suddenly, leaving him alone and lonely. Having lost his loved ones, Wang Jun's heart was like a knife, and he was overwhelmed with grief.
In order to bury his beloved wife, Wang Jun decided to build a temple in the western part of the city to honor her name. The temple was named "Jiafuji Temple" and became a place of eternal longing in his heart. The story doesn't end there.
In the process of building Jiafu Temple, Wang Jun learned of a monk named Tan Zhe, who was known for his wisdom and understanding. Feeling deeply fateful, he invited Tan Zhe to join the temple and jointly protect this holy land that belongs to them. Tan Zhe was grateful and agreed to this mission.
With the passage of time, Jiafu Temple was gradually endowed with spirituality and wisdom, and became a pearl in the west. The name of Tanzhe Temple was also born because of this, symbolizing joys and sorrows, and the cycle of life and death.
"The first year of Yongjia", the name of the country, is not only engraved on the clock of history, but also engraved on the stone tablet of Tanzhe Temple. The pain of the heart of the Governor and the blessing of the country are blended in this land, and the temple rises, bathed in the love allusions of the king and his wife.
Buddhism was not deeply rooted in the hearts of the people in that era, and after the wave of destruction of Buddhism by the Northern Wei Dynasty, the Northern Zhou Dynasty, and the Tang Dynasty, the prosperity of the temple once suffered a heavy blow. It was not until the Tang Dynasty that a Zen monk came to Tanzhe Temple and began the renovation of the temple. This marks the beginning of the great revival of the sect of Tanzhe Temple, and the flowers of Buddhism bloom again in this land.
Time passed, and the advent of the Jin Dynasty brought new glory to Tanzhe Temple. Kim Hee-jong personally visited the temple to worship Buddhism and learn the Dharma, and generously allocated funds for the restoration of the temple. This initiative set off a craze for temple repair, and one after another Zen masters came one after another, earning the reputation of Tanzhe Temple.
The reputation of Tanzhe Temple even reached the ears of the emperor. In the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Qianlong admired Tanzhe Temple. He once toured in person, bringing two large baskets of copper coins to reward the monks. There are many monks in Tanzhe Temple, and the reward is still not completed for a long time. The emperor was puzzled, and the abbot told him: "There are too many monks in Tanzhe Temple to count, and the copper coins you bring are far from enough." ”
In the deep hall of Tanzhe Temple, the precipitation of the years seems to have turned into a mysterious veil, shrouded in every ancient brick and stone. In this ancient and mysterious place, there is a breathtaking legend that carries thousands of years of history and countless mysterious nights.
Legend has it that there was once a divine fish, which was presented to the Jade Emperor by the Dragon King of the West Sea. It was not entrusted to the opulent imperial palace, but chose Tanzhe Temple as its permanent residence. On the west side of the Guanyin Temple, in front of a dragon palace, this sacred fish transforms into a stone fish and becomes the treasure of Tanzhe Temple.
The beginning of the story is not in an ordinary time, but in the midst of a drought disaster. The sky thundered and flashed, and everyone looked up at the sky, at a loss. A white light suddenly descended on Tanzhe Temple, and all eyes converged on that moment. Everyone was surprised to find that it was a stone fish, standing in front of the Dragon Palace. This supernatural existence, which was given the name "Heavenly Stone Fish", became the treasure of Tanzhe Temple.
The "Stonefish from the Sky" is not just a still stone. Legend has it that there are 13 parts on the body of the stone fish, representing the thirteen provinces ruled by the emperor at that time. It is unbelievable that striking different parts of the stone fish can call the wind and rain and save the people from the dire situation. With each stroke, rain descends and brings life to the earth.
This is not the only miracle of the stonefish. News quickly spread through local villages and towns. When the people heard the wind, they came to Tanzhe Temple with a pious mood. They discovered another miracle of the stonefish - no matter which part of the body is uncomfortable, just touch the stonefish twice to get rid of the disease. The temple has become a miraculous medical treasure trove that brings endless prayers and blessings to the devotees.
As a result, Tanzhe Temple has become a holy place for people's beliefs, and countless believers come to worship every day. The mysterious power of the stone fish spreads in this land and becomes a legend, through thousands of years, still shining with mysterious light in the changing years.
With the passage of time, this magical stone fish gradually lost its original appearance. In the 80s of the last century, Tanzhe Temple was rebuilt, and the stone fish was reborn, but the front hung a sign of "forbidden to touch fish", and the magical moment was gradually distant.
On the other hand, Tanzhe Temple also treasures a copper pot, which is located on the east side of the Tianwang Palace. This huge copper pot has a diameter of 185 meters, depth 11 meter, which is used by the temple monks to stir-fry. It's not ordinary. According to rumors, Tanzhe Temple originally had three copper pots, and the smallest one, with a diameter of 3 meters and a depth of 2 meters, was used to boil porridge.
This pot has a magical place, which is called "sand leaks without leaking rice" and "increasing water without increasing rice". When boiling porridge, after the water boils, the sand at the bottom of the pot and the rice grains actually go their separate ways, and the sand settles in the grooves, while the rice grains float on the surface of the water. This not only achieves the miracle of not leaking rice, but also makes the porridge and rice at the temple full of aroma.
This magical pot carries the daily life of the monks, and every cooking is like a fairyland. Emperor Qianlong even gave Yan a praise: "Leaking sand does not leak rice", making this pot famous. And when other monks visit, just add water, and the pot can still make delicious porridge without adding a grain of rice.
Next to the pot, there is an unknown secret, the story of two snakes. It is rumored that when Emperor Qianlong came to Tanzhe Temple to make incense, two extremely smart green snakes sensed it and broke into the palace and shouted long live to the emperor. Emperor Qianlong couldn't help but be stunned by this strange encounter, and said with some fear: "This stupid worm is for everyone!" The two green snakes threw themselves into the cauldron without hesitation, and became a delicacy for everyone to enjoy. Later, in honor of these two green snakes, the temple made statues of them in the kitchen and enshrined them next to the pot.
These are the two miracles in the deep temples of Tanzhe Temple, one originates from the heavens, and the other contains the mystery of the eternal inheritance. In the long years of this temple, these precious objects carry the vicissitudes of history and witness countless magical legends.
Tanzhe Temple, the years have precipitated countless mysterious stories, one of the bricks is like a parchment scroll that records the legends of the ages, guarding the Guanyin Temple. On this brick, there is a moving legend engraved - "the princess worships bricks".
In the ancient era of the Yuan Dynasty, there was a majestic female general, who was the third daughter of the emperor Kublai Khan. She was brave and fearless, marched north and south with her father, galloped on the battlefield, and became famous. While the throne was firmly in the hands of Kublai Khan, she chose to live a life beyond the world, away from the flames of war.
In the quiet temple of Tanzhe Temple, she put on a monk's robe and was called "Princess Miaoyan". This former battlefield female general is now bathed in the light of the Buddha, put down her sword and gun, and faces the troubles of the world with a pure heart. She worships the Buddha in the Guanyin Hall every day, recites sutras and prays, and prays for peace for the past wars and the suffering of all beings.
Time flies, and the faith of Princess Miaoyan has left deep footprints in Tanzhe Temple, engraved on a brick in the Guanyin Temple. This brick has become the legend of Tanzhe Temple, which not only witnesses the princess's steadfast faith, but also records her inner transformation. On the walls of the temple, the words on the bricks seem to tell her once pride and warlike spirit, as well as her current tranquility and piety.
Tanzhe Temple has thus become a pure land of faith. The story of Princess Myoyan is told in Tanzhe Temple, and her persistence and detachment become part of the temple and become one with history. People come here, feel the precipitation of the years, and listen to the melodious Buddhist voice of the former female general. Tanzhe Temple is not only a witness of history, but also the home of faith.
Outside the solemn hall of Tanzhe Temple, there is a unique and mysterious tomb tower, which people call "Tiger Tower". This pagoda does not hold the ashes of the monks in the temple, but the quiet figure of a tiger. This beast that once rampaged in the mountains, under the inspiration of a monk named "Mad Demon Monk", changed its ** nature and became a loyal believer in Tanzhe Temple.
Every evening, the mad monk chanted sutras in the temple, and the tiger silently accompanied him, like a listener. It left behind the ferocity of the mountains and chose the quiet path of faith. Following the monk to the temple, the tiger would sit quietly on the sidelines, listening intently to the chanting of Buddhist scriptures and even eating with the monks. This incredible sight caused a sensation in Tanzhe Temple and became a unique legend.
The cycle of fate is inevitable after all. Master Yinliang, the mad demon monk, passed away after a long meditation and left the world. The tiger has lost its guide, and it has also lost its spiritual support, and it is grief-stricken. In silence, the tiger closed its once-** eyes and left this world forever.
The monks of Tanzhe Temple deeply felt the sincerity and dedication of the tiger, and in order to commemorate this touching fate, they decided to bury the tiger in the temple. Therefore, in a quiet place in the courtyard, a tombstone with a covered bowl was built, that is, the "Tiger Tower". This tower is not only a nostalgia for the tiger, but also a reverence for loyal faith. It stands on the hillside of the northwest road outside the Tallinn Courtyard under the Tanzhe Temple, like a quiet and solemn monument, telling a bizarre and touching story, adding a different kind of mystery and solemnity to the temple.
And at the peak of the Daxiong Treasure Hall, two owls stand tall, like a dragon descending from the sky. This is the time when the Huayan monk built the temple, a pair of dragons left a magical existence to bless the Tanzhe Temple. A thunderstorm during the emperor's first visit to Tanzhe Temple made the pair of dragons look uneasy. The ** of the imperial court described the emperor as a "true dragon", and these two "divine dragons" did not dare to meet the true dragon Tianzi, as if they saw the existence of awe. So, in order to avoid the flattery of **, the emperor locked the two owls and used four chains to protect the Tanzhe Temple forever to bless the feng shui of this temple.
In the depths of the courtyard of Tanzhe Temple, a huge ginkgo tree stands in front of the Bilu Palace, like a thousand-year-old immortal, gazing at the flow of time. Rooted in the Tang Dynasty, this ginkgo tree is now about four meters tall and towering into the sky, with a wise watch. This unusual ginkgo tree was given the name "Imperial Tree".
Legend has it that during the Qing Dynasty, every time a new emperor ascended the throne, a new branch would emerge under the tree, gradually merging into one and closely connecting with the fate of this emperor. And every time an emperor dies, a branch will fall off the tree, like a mysterious rhythm between heaven and earth.
Around 1960, Fu Yi, the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty, came to Tanzhe Temple and looked at the small independent trunk next to the ginkgo tree. He sighed and said, "This is me, but it's a pity that I can't become a talent, and I can't merge with my ancestors." This emotion is like a deep imprint, which makes people more mysterious and respectful of this "imperial tree".
The story of this "imperial tree" is not alone. On its west side, a female ginkgo tree is graceful and graceful, giving it the name "Pewang Tree". Legend has it that these two trees have been together for 1,000 years. Later discoveries are quite interesting, it turns out that in this long period of time, this "with the king tree" is also a male, the two trees form a tacit understanding of the opposite sex, adding a mysterious and harmonious picture to the courtyard of Tanzhe Temple.
This pair of ginkgo trees, like thousand-year-old confidants, watch over the vicissitudes of the history of Tanzhe Temple. Their stories, like an ancient poem, reveal the deep affection of the years, decorating the temples of Tanzhe Temple with more mystery and charm.
In front of the Pilu Pavilion of Tanzhe Temple, a pair of magical trees watch over the temple that has lasted for thousands of years. The pair of trees, a tall cypress tree and a persimmon tree full of persimmons, symbolize "good luck" and become a sacred place in Tanzhe Temple. The ancients said: "Tan Tuo Temple seeks marriage and career is the most effective", therefore, people have come to burn incense and pray for blessings, pinning their hopes on a better future.
It is rumored that under the cypress and persimmon trees, it is extremely beneficial to pray for official luck, marriage and wealth. In order to get a good marriage or embark on an official career, you must touch these two magical trees yourself in order to get the favor of the gods. This ancient tradition attracts many local residents to pray and also makes tourists from far and wide flock to Tanzhe Temple in pursuit of peace and beauty of the soul.
Tanzhe Temple has become a popular place for dignitaries from all over the world and foreign friends with special status. Armed police officers and soldiers are stationed around the clock, not only to protect this long historical and cultural heritage, but also to ensure the personal safety of tourists. Tanzhe Temple has become a bridge connecting history and modernity, Chinese and foreign cultures, carrying thousands of years of beliefs and prayers.
In recent years, there has been an eye-catching "Internet celebrity" fox in Tanzhe Temple many times. This fox roams around the temple like a shadow. It is reported that this is not a wild fox, but was illegally raised and released. Many people adopted it because of its cute appearance as a child, but as it grew older, it became irritable and difficult to handle, so it was released near Tanzheji Temple.
This cunning fox, with its close proximity to people, makes tourists flock to see the magic of this "spirit fox". It appears early in the morning and sometimes wanders the hillside behind the temple, mysterious and elusive. The existence of this fox adds a touch of mystery to Tanzhe Temple and becomes a highlight for tourists.
In the booming tourism industry, Tanzhe Temple is like a pearl that has been precipitated for thousands of years, although it is not widely known, it attracts countless tourists to come. Every day, incense is lit and an atmosphere of silence and mystery permeates the inside and outside of the temple. Tanzhe Temple, a holy place that embodies thousands of years of history and culture, still glows with its unique brilliance under the baptism of time.
The temple has gone through many twists and turns, but it is still standing. It has witnessed the change of dynasties, experienced several vicissitudes, Tanzhe Temple has a long and rich history, like an ancient scripture that records the changes of the years. In Beijing, there is a proverb: "First there is Tanzhe Temple, then there is Beijing City." This sentence shows the importance of Tanzhe Temple in the long history. Nowadays, Tanzhe Temple is no longer a cultural treasure that belongs to a specific era, but belongs to the whole country and all the people, and is open to the open door to welcome the world's visits.
Inside the temple, the ancient buildings exude a heavy historical atmosphere, as if telling ancient legends. Visitors shuttle through the temple, as if walking into a time tunnel, feeling the vicissitudes of time and the long-standing heritage. Tanzhe Temple has become a quiet and sacred haven in people's hearts, it is like an ageless flower in the long river of years, blooming with eternal cultural light.