Shengshui Temple

Shengshui Temple

Shengshui temple in Mianyang City, Sichuan Province, was built in 880 A.D. during the reign of Guangming of Tang Dynasty. It was named "Shengshui" in 1436 A.D. The old site of the ancient temple is under the cliff behind today's Guanyin hall, which was built after 1985

. According to the Republic of China Edition of Mianyang county annals: "Shengshui Temple: Governing the West 15 Li.". It was built in the former Ming Dynasty and rebuilt in Yongzheng Dynasty.

The temple is located in the Tazishan scenic spot on the right bank of Fujiang River in the west of Mianyang City. It is famous for Longquan holy water since ancient times. It was originally named "Ganquan Temple". Its history can be traced back to the Yonghui period of Tang Dynasty (650-655 AD). It has been more than 1300 years. It can be called one of the ancient temples with a long history in Northwest Sichuan. According to the records of Mianyang county annals, there was an inscription on the cliff named "the story of Longqiu in holy water" in ancient Chibi. The inscription says: "there is a Longqiu under the cliff in the west of mingshanyuan, praying for rain. In Yonghui of Tang Dynasty, it was called "Ganquan", in Yuan Dynasty it was called "fumingquan", and in Ming Dynasty it was called "Shengshui". In the first year of the Ming Dynasty (1436 AD), the temple was built because of its name. " Under the cliff behind Guanyin Hall of Shengshui temple, "Longqiu" still exists today, and the spring is always full. In 1991, Shengshui temple in Mianyang City was listed as a key temple in Sichuan Province.

Historical evolution

Initial construction

According to the Republic of China Edition of Mianyang county annals: "Shengshui Temple: Governing the West 15 Li.". It was built in the former Ming Dynasty and rebuilt in Yongzheng Dynasty. The temple is located in Pingba in front of the mountain and was rebuilt into a primary school after liberation.

Shengshui temple in Mianyang is located at the south foot of Tazi mountain on the right bank of Fujiang River in the west of the city. It has been famous for Longquan holy water since ancient times. According to the records of Mianyang county annals, there was an inscription on the cliffs of the temple called "the story of the holy water Longqiu", which said: the West Cliff of the famous mausoleum, under the wall there is a Longyuan, praying for rain. In Yonghui of Tang Dynasty, it was named "Ganquan", in Yuan Dynasty it was called "Fumin spring", in Ming Dynasty it was called "holy water". County records.

The temple was built in the reign of Tang Guangming (880 A.D.), and the Shengshui temple dates back to the reign of Tang Yonghui (650-655 A.D.), more than 1300 years ago. The first year of Ming Dynasty (1436) was named "holy water". The former site of Shengshui ancient temple is now under the cliff behind Guanyin hall. The "Longqiu" still exists, and the spring is always full.

In 1991, Shengshui temple was listed as a key temple in Sichuan Province.

Renovation and reconstruction

For more than a thousand years, Shengshui temple was established and abolished several times. Since the 1980s, master Guoren, a famous monk from Mianyang, and his apprentice Chang Ming have led the believers to revitalize Shengshui temple with the strong support of the religious Department of the government. With the spirit of selfless dedication, the monks and their four disciples have started from scratch and raised money by themselves. After more than 20 years of unremitting efforts, the Millennium Temple has taken on a new look.

Temple pattern

Temple size

Along the central axis, the Tianwang hall, Guanyin hall, Dabei hall, Weituo hall and Daxiong hall stand majestically; on both sides, the Jade Buddha Hall, dizang hall, Shizu hall, Guanyin Pavilion, Wuguan hall, Jialan hall, bell and Drum Tower and the newly completed Sutra library are magnificent. The total construction area is 14745 square meters.

architectural style

Shengshui temple has a grand scale, open terrain, coordinated layout, and a large jungle atmosphere. The images of Manjusri Bodhisattva and arhat beside the winding path are lifelike; the pavilions and pavilions are well arranged in the shade of flowers and trees; the main building group has the simple, solemn and exquisite style of the Han temples of Northern Buddhism, which is in harmony with the elegant, fresh and beautiful features of the gardens in the south of the Yangtze River.

Main attractions

Among the colorful Avalokitesvara, the statue of avalokitesvara of Pilu is extremely solemn and exquisite, revealing its presence in kindness, which makes people awe; the eyes and gestures of the thousand hand avalokitesvara of the great mercy hall are all colorful, and the demeanor and appearance of compassion and wisdom are vivid, which reflects the "perfect and beautiful" characteristics of Buddha and Bodhisattva; the main hall of imitation Qing Dynasty is located in the center of the temple, with red eaves, golden tiles and carved beams The building is dignified and spectacular, with 32 steles of "King Kong Sutra" standing on both sides of the hall, giving people a sense of rich history on the whole; the three Burmese jade Buddha statues in the Jade Buddha Hall, donated by Burmese overseas Chinese, are exquisite and fluent in workmanship, calm and wise in expression, elegant in atmosphere, ingeniously combined with the interior decoration of modern science and technology, and the indoor facilities and equipment are up to standard National professional and technical standards. The Sutra collection and the lecture hall are integrated into one

Shengshui temple has become a famous Buddhist temple and tourist attraction along the Sichuan Road in northern Sichuan. It has a strong Buddhist cultural atmosphere, deep Buddhist affinity and strong popularity. Mianyang Buddhist Study Center often carries out activities here. The training courses for Sangha teachers and lay monks are held here. The eminent monks and monks in and outside the province show their virtues in person, and believers gather for other regular Buddhist activities. The holy water temple, which has the advantages of time, place and people, will play a positive role in carrying forward the excellent oriental traditional culture and promoting social harmony.

Shengshui temple in Mianyang belongs to the eastern subtropical monsoon climate zone with mild climate and four distinct seasons.

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Disaster situation of 5.12 earthquake in shengshuisi, Mianyang

All the walls of the Sutra house were destroyed, and the main column was cracked. The main column of Guanyin pavilion was broken, and the tiles of the drum tower house fell. The damaged house area was more than 7000 square meters, and the economic loss reached 7 million yuan. 　　

Shengshui Temple raises money for all living beings affected by the May 12 earthquake

On May 12, 2008, the serious disaster affected the hearts of all Chinese people. The majority of Buddhists immediately launched a fund-raising campaign to contribute to the rescue and reconstruction of the disaster area!

Shengshui temple in Mianyang holds the ceremony of master Chang Ming ascending to Abbot

On October 21, 2008, a ceremony for master Chang Ming to ascend to Abbot was held at Shengshui temple in Mianyang, Sichuan Province. Leaders attending the meeting included Wang Zengjian, director of Sichuan Provincial Bureau of religion and deputy director of the United Front Work Department of the provincial Party committee; Yang Boming, deputy director of Sichuan Provincial Bureau of religion; Huang Zhengliang, deputy mayor of Mianyang municipal government; and Yang Guoshan, deputy director of Mianyang United Front Work Department.

Address: No.357, north section of Changhong Avenue, Mianyang City, Sichuan Province

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