The Temple of Joyful Dharma is one of the three temples on Mount Tianzhu
The three temples on Mount Tianzhu in Hangzhou are famous and collectively known as the Upper Tianzhu Temple of Joyful Dharma, the Middle Tianzhu Temple of Pure Dharma, and the Lower Tianzhu Temple of Dharma Mirror (also known as the Upper, Middle, and Lower Tianzhu Temples), all of which are ancient temples of Hangzhou. The three Tianzhu temples have a close history, adjacent locations, similar teachings, and shared fortunes and declines, historically acclaimed as the 'Buddhist Kingdom of Tianzhu'. The Lingyin Temple and the various peaks of Tianzhu are collectively called 'Wulin Mountain'. According to the 'Geography Records' of the 'Book of Han': 'There is Wulin Mountain in Qiantang, where the Wulin water originates.' The 'Ling Mountain Records' states: 'During the Song Dynasty, the land was designated, with the south of Feilai Peak as Tianzhu and the north of Feilai Peak as Lingyin. Since the northern foothill was the Lingjiu Temple, the peak was named differently.'
The construction of the temples in Hangzhou that spread Buddhism is all related to the Indian monk Hui Li. The 'Mount Tianzhu Records' states: 'At the beginning of the Xianhe period of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Hui Li came to Lingyin to establish his staff, and upon ascending Wulin Mountain, he exclaimed: 'This is but a small ridge of the spiritual vulture mountain of the central Tianzhu country, in what year did it fly here?' Hence, the mountain was named 'Tianzhu', and the peak was called 'Feilai'; later generations called the temples built on the south of the peak 'Tianzhu Temples', divided into Upper, Middle, and Lower Tianzhu, with Hui Li becoming the founding patriarch of Lingyin and Tianzhu. The Lower Tianzhu was founded the earliest, with more than 1660 years of history, and even the latest founded Upper Tianzhu Temple has a history of a thousand years. During the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Qianlong named the Upper, Middle, and Lower Tianzhu as 'Temple of Joyful Dharma', 'Temple of Pure Dharma', and 'Temple of Dharma Mirror', and personally inscribed the temple plaques. From Upper Tianzhu, one can go east to Longjing, south to Langdang Ridge, connect to Wuyun Mountain on the left, and reach Meijiawu at the bottom.
The Upper Tianzhu Temple of Joyful Dharma was built in the fourth year of Tianfu of the Later Jin Dynasty (939), where the monk Dao Yi built a hut under Baiyun Peak, becoming the founding patriarch of Upper Tianzhu. During the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Qianlong bestowed the name 'Temple of Joyful Dharma'. It was rebuilt in the twenty-fourth year of Guangxu (1898). Two major renovations took place in 1985 and 1991. Now the temple is the largest among the three Tianzhu temples. Renovation and restoration began in 2006. The architecture is majestic and the layout is solemn. In addition to the main hall, the temple has the Suyi Pavilion, Night Lecture Hall, Baiyun Hall, Liangfeng Hall, Xuepo Pavilion, etc. Around the temple are scenic spots such as Baiyun Peak, Baiyun Spring, Rudou Peak, and Rudou Spring. Baiyun Peak's Baiyun tea was once a famous West Lake tea tribute during the Southern Song Dynasty. During the Yuan You period of the Song Dynasty, Su Dongpo served as the prefect of Hangzhou and visited several times, leaving behind poems such as 'Rainy Visit to Tianzhu Linggan Guanyin Temple'. Song Dynasty figures like Zhu Xi, Lu Zuqian, Dai Fugu, Yuan Dynasty figures like Zhao Mengfu, Ni Zan, and others all have poems about their visits to Upper Tianzhu. The poem 'Returning to the Court and Passing by Upper Tianzhu Temple' by the Song Dynasty hero Yue Fei, who fought against the Jin Dynasty, is particularly inspiring and magnificent. The temple now has a main hall and auxiliary rooms such as dining halls and guest halls, a large copper bell weighing 5.5 tons, and the rebuilt Hall of Heavenly Kings and rear hall.
In front of the Wuguan Hall of the Temple of Joyful Dharma, there is an ancient magnolia tree from the Ming Dynasty, which is 500 years old. The average canopy spread of the old tree is 7.5 meters, with a height of 12 meters and a chest circumference of 280 centimeters. The trunk is thick and covered with moss, and the canopy is wide, covering the entire courtyard. The flowering period of the ancient magnolia is quite short, blooming in early March each year, normally lasting about 7 to 10 days, but if it rains, the period is even shorter, about 3 to 5 days. I regretfully missed the flowering period when I visited. Walking to the higher parts of the temple, I saw many girls taking photos, with professional photographers taking pictures for them, and it is said that this place is a popular photo spot. I casually took a few photos overlooking the temple buildings embraced by the mountains, and indeed, the view was beautiful. Bus 103 can be taken to get close to the three Tianzhu temples, which is very convenient.
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Stunning views and amazing experience. it can get a little busy with taxis dropping off so best to go earlier.
The scenery that must be punched in Hangzhou is West Lake, but as a local in Hangzhou or an Internet celebrity, he will definitely come to Hangzhou's Internet celebrity temple to Shangtianyu Faxi Temple. Before he came here, I really didn't expect that there would be such a lot of people and such Internet celebrities. Such a lively. Before I entered the gate, I was amazed by the scenery around there is a beautiful trail, walking slowly, so that I can feel the quietness of Hangzhou and the beauty of Hangzhou. The biggest feature of entering the temple is the temple's big red lantern, which will hang the big red lantern into a string of strings, and there are various words written on it. Of course, people who like to take pictures must not come here to shoot lanterns, they are photographing the structure of the temple, and the yellow wall of the temple. Among the three temples in the upper, middle and lower Tianzhu, this temple is the largest and the best three-dimensional structure, so there is a fixed-point punch card for taking pictures and also needs to line up, which really surprised me. For me, I came to see the temple culture, so I didn't stop too much in the net red land, but slowly wandered in the temple, walked from the mountain to the mountain, and went from the mountain to the mountain to feel the temple culture, feel the beauty of the temple.
From Lingyin through Fajing Temple, Fajing Temple to Faxi Temple. Walking along the way is a slow slope, not tired. There are also shuttle buses, 10 yuan/person, and elderly people can recommend it. The vegetarian meals at Faxi Temple are available in the morning, middle and evening. It coincides with the first 15th or important days. The opening hours will be inconsistent, but they will be opened. You need to pay first, then change the fast coupon, put the fast ticket after entering, and get the dumplings and then receive the meal. Rice, vegetables and soup are full, and you need to take the upper plate when adding dishes. After the meal, the dishes and chopsticks will be recycled to the prescribed location. Don't waste, there is a "wasteful sin is particularly big" on the wall, and the small amount of food can make the aunt play less. I heard that Faxi Temple seeks marriage. But no matter what you ask, remember the four big words on the archway "Don't ask outwards." This is the secret of life and happiness. Everyone's understanding will be different, but try to think about it. The pigeons in Faxi Temple are a special breed I have seen. Not afraid of people, but also close to people, with pink markings on the top of their heads, and the sun feels special care from God. May everyone find out their specialties.
Hangzhou Internet celebrity monastery, located in the heavens, it is very spiritual to seek marriage
The temple, also known as the temple, is located at No. 338 Tianzhu Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. It was built in the early years of Tianfu (936), and was renamed Tianzhu Temple in the Southern Song Dynasty. The existing buildings of the Faxiong Temple in the heavens have been built since it was reopened to the outside world in 1986, mainly: Shanmen Archway, Temple of Heavenly Kings, Yuantong Temple, Daxiong Temple, Fangsheng Pool, Zhaitang, Guest Hall, East and West Corridors, etc. The layout is solemn and scattered. The temple is famous for its spirituality and prosperity of Guanyin. Many emperors have worshiped incense. Especially since the Ming and Qing Dynasties, every spring incense season, pilgrims from all over eastern Zhejiang and southern Jiangsu have been in front.
The temple, also known as the temple, is located at No. 338 Tianzhu Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. It was built in the early years of Tianfu (936), and was renamed Tianzhu Temple in the Southern Song Dynasty. The existing buildings of the Faxiong Temple in the heavens have been built since it was reopened to the outside world in 1986, mainly: Shanmen Archway, Temple of Heavenly Kings, Yuantong Temple, Daxiong Temple, Fangsheng Pool, Zhaitang, Guest Hall, East and West Corridors, etc. The layout is solemn and scattered. The temple is famous for its spirituality and prosperity of Guanyin. Many emperors have worshiped incense. Especially since the Ming and Qing Dynasties, every spring season, pilgrims from all over Zhejiang Province and South Jiangsu have come to worship incense, forming the annual "Tianmuxiang City".
Professional and enthusiastic. Director Chen is a good tour guide