There are many ancient temples in our country, which contain rich cultural connotations, and the appearance is even more elegant and magnificent. But why is there a small ancient temple that is guarded by the armed police 24 hours a day? What are the mysteries hidden in this mysterious ancient temple? Let's do it.
The ancient temple guarded by the armed police 24 hours a day is called Tanzhe Temple, which is located at the foot of Tanzhe Mountain in Mentougou, Beijing. This ancient temple has thousands of years of history and cultural heritage, and has been revered and cared for by successive rulers. Famous for its magical dragon pond and ancient Zhe trees, Tanzhe Temple is also known as "Jiafu Temple" in history. Not only did it go through the dynasties, but it was also built and expanded by emperors to become a large-scale royal temple.
The cultural heritage of Tanzhe Temple is profound, the architectural style is unique, and the temple is solemn and solemn inside and outside. In the long history, it not only carries a rich Buddhist culture, but also inherits many mysterious legends, such as the "legend of the wounding tiger", which adds a touch of mystery to the temple.
According to legend, a ferocious tiger once caused trouble near Tanzhe Temple, causing panic among the local residents. However, a monk named Venerable Yin Liang dissipated the beast's ferocity with compassion, made it switch to a vegetarian diet, and eventually passed away in Tanzhe Monastery. To commemorate this legend, a tower was built in honor of the tiger, which symbolizes the power of peace and kindness.
In addition to the legends, there are also precious cultural relics hidden in the temple, which have attracted the attention of the theft syndicate. In order to protect the safety of these treasures and tourists, the state has increased the protection of Tanzhe Temple, and even sent armed police to guard it 24 hours a day.
Today's Tanzhe Temple has become a national key cultural relics protection unit, attracting countless tourists and believers to visit. It is not only a witness of history, but also a cultural inheritance, carrying the wisdom and faith of the Chinese nation. The reason why Tanzhe Temple is guarded by the armed police 24 hours a day is precisely to maintain the safety of this holy place, so that more people can appreciate its profound cultural connotation with peace of mind.
Around us, there may be many cultural heritages like Tanzhe Temple, which may be inconspicuous, but contain rich historical and cultural connotations. We should cherish these precious cultural heritages even more and strive to protect them so that they can be passed on forever. What are your thoughts and suggestions on how to better protect and pass on cultural heritage?