Shaxi Xingjiao Temple, Xingjiao Temple, the "Atoli" Buddhist temple of the Bai nationality in the Ming Dynasty. It is the only surviving "Atoli" Buddhist monastery of the Bai ethnic group in China. It is located in the Yangpo of Aofeng Mountain, Shaxi Temple Deng Town, Jianchuan County, Yunnan Province. The existing main hall and the second hall. There are 12 shops of Ming Dynasty Buddhist murals in the hall. There are several ancient Chinese locust trees and ancient Huanglian trees around the temple area. There is a pair of big lions in front of the mountain gate, and the mountain gate is facing a stage. The main hall and the second hall of Xingjiao Temple are one of the rare important buildings in the Ming Dynasty in western Yunnan. The main hall, known as Daxiong Hall in ancient times, sits west to east, 14.58 meters deep from east to west, and 18 meters deep from north to south. The double-eaves Xieshan-style nine-back roof, the upper and lower eaves are framed with bucket arches and flying angles. The second hall was called Tianwang Hall in ancient times, sitting in the same direction as the main hall, with a depth of 16.8 meters from east to west, and a depth of 19.8 meters from north to south. The two halls are majestic and majestic. The architectural structure is rigorous and generous, the production skills are excellent, and the architectural style is simple and simple in Athens, full of national characteristics. Its height, length and width and the number of beams and columns are consistent with the number of "nine five out of six, and ink meets six" in the "Wooden Classic" that Bai nationality wood craftsmen follow. In the main hall of Xingjiao Temple, more than 20 large-scale murals by Zhang Bao, an ancient Bai painter in Dantou Village, Shaxi, are very precious. Among them, "Prince Prince Touring Garden", etc., vividly depict the ancient Nanzhao and Dali palaces. Life has made up for the fact that the palaces of ancient Nanzhao and Dali were prosperous in Southwest China that was missing in the history books, and became one of the important historical evidences for the study of Nanzhao and Dali. Xingjiao Temple preserved the Buddhist murals of Ming Dynasty. It has a wide range of themes, many characters, vivid shapes, vivid images, smooth lines and gorgeous colors. It integrates Buddhist stories and secular life, full of mythological atmosphere and quite national style. Inheriting the legacy of famous paintings such as "Nanzhao Zhongxing Painting" and "Zhang Shengwen Painting", it is a rare art treasure imitating ancient Bai paintings, and it is also a valuable material for studying ancient Bai religion and art. The painter once copied it and sent it to Beijing for exhibition, which caused a sensation in the cultural circles of Beijing and China and attracted attention from all walks of life.
Xingjiao Temple is opposite the ancient stage, no tickets are charged, and the park is closed at 17:00. Overall, the state of this temple is not well operated, the huge rice is shaded, the ancient wooden buildings are very charming, and the faded murals on the walls are also full of mystery, and you can taste it carefully.
The ancient town of Shaxi in Dali is a bit remote and the traffic is not very convenient, but many ancient buildings are well preserved. Xingjiao Temple is located opposite the ancient stage and was built in the Ming Dynasty. It is now a key cultural relics protection unit in the country.
The only remaining Buddhist monastery of the Bai people of Ming Dynasty in China, Azili, was built in 13 years (1415). The existing hall, the second hall, Xingjiao Temple hall has 12 Buddhist murals in the Ming Dynasty, the ancient temple and ancient yellow Lianmu trees next to the temple area, there are a pair of lions in front of the mountain, and the mountain gate is facing the stage.
It is a highlight of Shaxi Ancient Town. Most people will come here to take a walk and see. Shaxi prices are still OK. Not expensive! I have been here many times, the homestay is also cost-effective, the innkeeper's service attitude is very good, but during the epidemic, everyone was unlucky.
The Xingjiao Temple, built in the 13th year of Ming Yongle, was opened free of charge due to the epidemic. It is the only remaining Ming Dynasty Bai "Atoli" Buddhist monastery. The Akili School is also close. Unlike Tibetan and Tang Mi, this was (possibly) introduced from India to the then Dali State through Myanmar. The sect was founded by Zantuo Hooduo, a monk from the Indian state of Magadha, who was closely related to the Dali royal family in Nanxun and was once considered a state religion. But the temple was founded in the Ming Dynasty. It is reasonable to say that after Kublai invaded Dali, the Mimi began to decay, right? The Great Hall and the Second Hall are one of the few important buildings of the Ming Dynasty in the West of Luxi. Outside the building, the murals on the outer wall are the most essence. Unfortunately, when the printing was done before, the damage was serious, and now it can only be appreciated by color photos. You can compare, Figures 8 and 9 are actually the same mural. Usually, the masculine Guanyin is rare. And the feminine Sakyamuni, I have never seen it. . . Look at the picture below!!