Laojun Temple

Laojun Temple

The most famous scenic spot of Laojun temple is located in the west of Shijiagou village, Zaoling Township, Xiangning County, Shanxi Province, with a total area of more than 23000 square meters. Laojun temple and Taiqing garden are the main scenic spots with a total construction area of 3534 square meters. There are Laojun temples in Beijing, Xinjiang, Xinjin, Gansu, etc.

Introduction

In the west of Shijiagou village, Zaoling Township, Xiangning County, there was Tianshun coal mine, which was later renamed Laojunmiao coal mine. There used to be Laojun Temple beside the mine. I don't know where it was founded. After the reign of Daoguang in the Qing Dynasty, there was a temple fair every year on February 15 of the lunar calendar, which was hosted by Taoist priests. Local villagers, especially the coal mine owners, believed in Taoism. They came here every year to worship Laojun and pray for the safety of the mine, the prosperity of the business and the well-being of their families. Later, because of the great changes, the coal mine moved, and the original temple and temple fair disappeared. There are remains of two stone temples in the old mine site. There is a shrine of Laojun at the entrance of the mine. The "bell before Laojun God" cast by the kiln households of Tianshun Cheng kiln in 1849 still exists. It is engraved with the inscription "bell before Laojun kiln's God of fire, God of mountain and God of land", which weighs more than 200 Jin.

In the spring of 2005, Shijiagou village committee invested more than 6.8 million yuan to resume the development of Laojun Temple scenic spot. It took three years to fill the ditch on the East Bank of the Yellow River to make more than 30 mu of land. According to the original system, the Laojun temple and Taiqing garden were rebuilt. On the one hand, it carried forward the traditional culture; on the other hand, it developed tourism to cultivate a new economic growth point for the local area.

Laojun Temple scenic area has a green area of more than 20000 square meters, covered by green trees, shrouded by clouds, dense landscape and beautiful air.

Macro view

Laojun temple and Taiqing garden are built on the artificial mountain with an altitude of 500 meters. The mountains are close to the Yellow River in the west, surrounded by slopes on three sides. The slopes are widely planted with green pines and cypresses, forming a beautiful green landscape. The colorful Laojun temple and Taiqing garden are even more dazzling under the support of this huge green leaf. Connected with the green hillside is the broad Laojun Temple Square. The square is adjacent to Longxiang highway in the East and Laojun temple in the north, covering an area of more than 3000 square meters. To the north of the square, 24 stone steps will be built, leading to Laojun temple. The stone steps are carved with blue stone, and stone railings are erected on both sides. The stone steps are divided into two steps: the first step is thirteen, and the second step is nine. It means thirteen months a year (plus leap moon). The nine sky is thirteen layers, and the nine five is the highest. Taking the stone steps as the axis, the Laojun Temple series of buildings are arranged on both sides in an orderly manner, showing the characteristics of Taoist architecture with "symmetrical axis and balanced two wings".

Detailed scenery

The railings, the steps, the platform. The platform is broad and straight, surrounded by bluestone railings in the East and south, the Mountain Gate of Laojun temple in the north and Taiqing garden in the West. Standing on the platform, looking at the South sky, suddenly enlightened.

Outside the gate of the mountain, two pairs of stone lions sit on both sides of the stone steps and East and west of the gate. In the East, there is a lion with a ball of embroidery under its right hoof, which is commonly known as "the lion rolling the ball of embroidery", symbolizing the unity of Hunyuan and the Theocracy of Yuan Dynasty; in the west, there is a lion with a little lion under its left hoof, which is commonly known as "Tai Shi Shao Shi", symbolizing the prosperity of daomen and the happiness of things (lions) and things (lions).

Laojun Temple

Laojun temple is a Taoist building. The main hall is Laojun hall, the east side hall is emperor hall, the west side hall is Niangniang hall, and the south side is Lingguan hall. The four halls are resplendent and elegant with their own characteristics. The main hall is the Xieshan style hall, which is the most magnificent, showing the different norms of the Taoist hierarchy and feudal hierarchy.

Laojun hall five Ying, the main worship taishanglaojun, according to the original system with worship kiln God, fire god, Mountain God, land God. Three couplets in the Imperial Palace are dedicated to Donghua emperor, Guansheng emperor and Wenchang emperor. Niangniang Hall three Ying, worship queen mother, Guanyin mother, Bixia mother. Lingguan hall is located in the east of the mountain gate, offering sacrifices to the king Lingguan, the Dharma protector. Each hall is an antique building, with glass and copper tiles, gorgeous colors, warped eaves, unique. The hall is richly decorated with dignified statues. Iron flagpole stands in front of Laojun temple, shadow wall, bell tower and drum tower stand on both sides of the mountain gate. The buildings are arranged in order, the temples are exquisite and spectacular, and the Taoist culture is rich, which symbolizes harmony, peace and happiness.

Door and wall

The gate of Taoist temple is called "Shanmen", because most temples are built in the deep mountains and forests, so it is called "Shanmen". Most of the mountain gates of large-scale palaces have three gates, which means "three realms". Taoism believes that only when you enter the "Mountain Gate" and jump out of the "three realms" can you be called a real monk. Therefore, the mountain gate is also called "three gates".

The gate of Laojun temple is a suspended mountain style antique building with three couplets in the East and the West. On both sides there are large brick walls. The content of dongyingbi is a picture of Laozi riding qingniu to pass Hangu pass, and the couplet of dongyingbi says: "Ziqi comes to Huie city in the East; Xiangguang Gongfu coalfield in the north". The content of xiyingbi is a picture of Confucius asking for advice from Laozi. The couplet of xiyingbi says: "the saint carves Anbang de; Confucianism and Taoism integrate to help the world.". Brick carvings are simple and simple with smooth lines, which condenses the ingenuity and wisdom of folk artists.

Bell and Drum Tower

Most Taoist temples have bell towers, which open sooner or later. When it is still, it is necessary to ring the bell and beat the drum. The bell tower of Laojun temple stands on the east side of the mountain gate. The iron bell hanging on it weighs 2000 Jin. It is a bell tolled in front of the God by the righteous scholar he Fangguang. The drum tower stands on the west side of the mountain gate, with the eight diagrams of Taiji, yin and Yang painted on its surface.

Taoism believes that the morning bell and the evening drum can strengthen the palace and observe the power, so the morning and evening are indispensable. Taoist temples ring the bell and beat the drum for 81 times, in response to the 81 changes of taishanglaojun, chapter 81 of Daodejing. When you ring the bell, you should read Zhong Wen: "when you hear the bell, worship Lao Jun, leave the hell, go out of the fire pit, and be willing to become Tao and spend all living beings." Today, people pay homage to Laojun, ring the bell and beat the drum, or pray for the blessing of the gods, or thank the gods for their wishes, or cultivate their sentiment and temperament.

Pole and stele

In front of the moon platform of Laojun hall, two iron flagpoles are erected on the East and west sides of the temple, which add prestige and magnificence to the Taoist temple. The iron flagpole is 33 meters high, which means thirty-three days. It symbolizes the holiness and supremacy of daomen and has the function of lightning protection. It can be regarded as the protective pole of Laojun temple.

There are two monuments in front of Laojun hall, one is "the epitaph of rebuilding Laojun Temple", the other is "he Fangguang's virtue inscription". In front of the emperor hall, Niangniang hall and Lingguan hall, there are 43 monuments of merit and virtue, which form a solemn and solemn cultural landscape. People from all walks of life and people with lofty ideals actively donate money for the prosperity of Laojun Temple scenic spot. They have great merits and will live forever.

Taiqingyuan

Taiqing yuan is the main scenic spot of Laojun temple. It is adjacent to Laojun temple in the East and the Yellow River in the West. Taoists respectfully call Taishang Laojun "Taiqing moral emperor", which is the name of the garden.

Taiqingyuan mountain, surrounded by water, is exquisite and beautiful. The winding path is inlaid with exotic flowers and plants, and the forest belt is inlaid with green cypress and green pine. The single eaves hexagonal pavilion and the double eaves hexagonal pavilion are comparable to the single eaves quadrangle Pavilion, and the colorful corridor houses two dragons playing with pearls in the fairy garden. Painted pillars and carved beams compete with green trees and red flowers, and Taiqing holy land and Laojun Temple shine together. Langyuan is a scenic spot for tourists and pilgrims to appreciate the customs of the Yellow River, enjoy the spectacular scenery of Luliang, taste Taoist culture, and understand the philosophy of life. In leisure, entertainment, sightseeing and sacrifice, langyuan can cultivate sentiment, enlighten wisdom and prolong life.

Address: Laojun temple, Yumen City, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province

Longitude: 97.54771

Latitude: 39.792166

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