For thousands of years, the coexistence of multi religions, mutualprosperity and prosperity in the old Guangzhou City have demonstrated the broadmind of the south Guangdong. All kinds of religions take root in this city,which has a wonderful beginning for modern people to trace their roots and asktheir ancestors. And the more intelligent Lingnan scholars sincerely sigh:"rather than the daoyue people's admiration for Dharma Zen master and the sixthancestor Huineng, they are more familiar with the allusions derived fromthem."
Isn't that right? Perhaps, with a little experience, Xiguan people canpoint out the exact location of "the birthplace of the West -- the ancientcoast" by the narrow, old, popular and noisy stone streets without thinking.Because the anecdotes and anecdotes buried in them are interesting forgenerations, and "the birthplace of the west" is the treasure of Xiguan people'slong companions. There is a stone tablet on Xiajiu Road, which says "come to theancient shore from the west" - this is to commemorate the Indian Dharma monk'seastward mission to China.
That's a story of a long time In the 1920s, in the ordinary years ofEmperor Wu of Liang Dynasty (520-527), that is, in the southern and NorthernDynasties period when the ancient poem "Peacocks Fly southeast and wander fiveli", the area along Xiajiu road was an ancient coast with waves and water. Inorder to spread Buddhism, Dharma, the third son of the king of Tianzhu, traveledacross the ocean. After three years of hard sailing, he finally arrived inGuangzhou City in the 620s. Dharma landed at xiuyifang wharf. At that time, thescene of "Buddhism landing" must be quite spectacular.
After Dharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism, came to China, people built amissionary building near Xiuyi square, called Xilai temple. Today, the names ofxilaizheng street, xilaixi street and xilaidong street in Xiajiu road are allnamed in memory of Dharma Chan's preaching, and are also related to the name ofxilaian. Dharma, the founder of Fengshen Xiaoshu, came from the east of India,preached Buddhist scriptures and broadcast alms in Xilai temple, which played animportant role in enlightening the establishment of Chinese Zen Buddhism. Laterbelievers respected dharma as the ancestor of Chinese Zen Buddhism, so theycalled his landing place "Xilai birthplace" and Xilai Temple "Xilai Temple".
For thousands of years, the coexistence of multi religions, mutualprosperity and prosperity in the old Guangzhou City have demonstrated the broadmind of the south Guangdong. All kinds of religions take root in this city,which has a wonderful beginning for modern people to trace their roots and asktheir ancestors. And the more intelligent Lingnan scholars sincerely sigh:"rather than the daoyue people's admiration for Dharma Zen master and the sixthancestor Huineng, they are more familiar with the allusions derived fromthem."
Isn't that right? Perhaps, with a little experience, Xiguan people canpoint out the exact location of "the birthplace of the West -- the ancientcoast" by the narrow, old, popular and noisy stone streets without thinking.Because the anecdotes and anecdotes buried in them are interesting forgenerations, and "the birthplace of the west" is the treasure of Xiguan people'slong companions. There is a stone tablet on Xiajiu Road, which says "come to theancient shore from the west" - this is to commemorate the Indian Dharma monk'seastward mission to China.
That's a story of a long time In the 1920s, in the ordinary years ofEmperor Wu of Liang Dynasty (520-527), that is, in the southern and NorthernDynasties period when the ancient poem "Peacocks Fly southeast and wander fiveli", the area along Xiajiu road was an ancient coast with waves and water. Inorder to spread Buddhism, Dharma, the third son of the king of Tianzhu, traveledacross the ocean. After three years of hard sailing, he finally arrived inGuangzhou City in the 620s. Dharma landed at xiuyifang wharf. At that time, thescene of "Buddhism landing" must be quite spectacular.
After Dharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism, came to China, people built amissionary building near Xiuyi square, called Xilai temple. Today, the names ofxilaizheng street, xilaixi street and xilaidong street in Xiajiu road are allnamed in memory of Dharma Chan's preaching, and are also related to the name ofxilaian. Dharma, the founder of Fengshen Xiaoshu, came from the east of India,preached Buddhist scriptures and broadcast alms in Xilai temple, which played animportant role in enlightening the establishment of Chinese Zen Buddhism. Laterbelievers respected dharma as the ancestor of Chinese Zen Buddhism, so theycalled his landing place "Xilai birthplace" and Xilai Temple "Xilai Temple".
This nunnery dates back to Sui, Tang, song, yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties,and there are many lanterns. In the 12th year of Shunzhi (1655 A.D.), Zen masterZongfu first built the main hall, then built the Pavilion Hall, and changedXilai temple to "Hualin Temple". The temple was one of the four Buddhist forestsin Guangzhou at that time.
In the 29th year of Daoguang (1849), the abbot of the temple, monk Zhiyuan,began to build a 500 arhat hall. Sitting in the north and south, it has a waterpolished green brick wall, a granite footwall, a hard top, a gray plastic tileridge, a Lu Hui tube, and a glass hook on the cornice. The plane is in the shapeof a field, with a width of 31 meters and a depth of 44 meters. In addition tooffering the three treasures Buddha, 500 clay statues of Arhats with differentexpressions are also displayed.
The five hundred Arhats are resplendent in shape, posture, expression andcharacter. They are all alike. They can be seen in meditation or in games. Theiractions and actions show the characters' character. They are superb. Among themis a wooden statue of Marco Polo, an Italian traveler, which is now in theCorell Museum in Venice. In front of the 500 arhat hall, there is a seven storeywhite marble relic tower built in 1701, the 40th year of Kangxi. Its exquisiteshape and exquisite workmanship are unique in Guangzhou.
Five hundred Arhats were destroyed in the "Cultural Revolution". In June1986, the temple was reopened after being rebuilt, and funds were raised torebuild the five hundred Arhats. Luohantang is now a municipal cultural relicprotection unit.
Up to now, Hualin temple is still full of incense. Although there are onlya few faithful men and women who actually twist Buddhist beads and recitescriptures, many city people still have a common heart of praying for blessingson the first and the fifteenth day of the lunar new year. They burn incense inthe temple, kowtow, chant scriptures, spend a spiritual Sunday, and enjoy aclean spirit in the dust. In the temple, 500 Luo Chong sits upright in rows,lifelike and lifelike. Sitting in the corridor of the temple, he is quiet andquiet. In the silent power of the Buddha, he shows his compassionate view ofhuman feelings. This is a treasure that Cantonese people enjoy counting. It is ashadow of Zen and a pure land in the bustling and vulgar world. In thetranscendent and mysterious atmosphere, it has accumulated a long history ofQinpi Chenxiang and human feelings. This nunnery dates back to Sui, Tang, song,yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, and there are many lanterns. In the 12th year ofShunzhi (1655 A.D.), Zen master Zongfu first built the main hall, then built thePavilion Hall, and changed Xilai temple to "Hualin Temple". The temple was oneof the four Buddhist forests in Guangzhou at that time.
In the 29th year of Daoguang (1849), the abbot of the temple, monk Zhiyuan,began to build a 500 arhat hall. Sitting in the north and south, it has a waterpolished green brick wall, a granite footwall, a hard top, a gray plastic tileridge, a Lu Hui tube, and a glass hook on the cornice. The plane is in the shapeof a field, with a width of 31 meters and a depth of 44 meters. In addition tooffering the three treasures Buddha, 500 clay statues of Arhats with differentexpressions are also displayed.
The five hundred Arhats are resplendent in shape, posture, expression andcharacter. They are all alike. They can be seen in meditation or in games. Theiractions and actions show the characters' character. They are superb. Among themis a wooden statue of Marco Polo, an Italian traveler, which is now in theCorell Museum in Venice. In front of the 500 arhat hall, there is a seven storeywhite marble relic tower built in 1701, the 40th year of Kangxi. Its exquisiteshape and exquisite workmanship are unique in Guangzhou.
Five hundred Arhats were destroyed in the "Cultural Revolution". In June1986, the temple was reopened after being rebuilt, and funds were raised torebuild the five hundred Arhats. Luohantang is now a municipal cultural relicprotection unit.
Up to now, Hualin temple is still full of incense. Although there are onlya few faithful men and women who actually twist Buddhist beads and recitescriptures, many city people still have a common heart of praying for blessingson the first and the fifteenth day of the lunar new year. They burn incense inthe temple, kowtow, chant scriptures, spend a spiritual Sunday, and enjoy aclean spirit in the dust. In the temple, 500 Luo Chong sits upright in rows,lifelike and lifelike. Sitting in the corridor of the temple, he is quiet andquiet. In the silent power of the Buddha, he shows his compassionate view ofhuman feelings. This is a treasure that Cantonese people enjoy counting. It is ashadow of Zen and a pure land in the bustling and vulgar world. In thetranscendent and mysterious atmosphere, it has accumulated a long history ofQinpi Chenxiang and human feelings.