Wenchang Hall

Wenchang Hall

Wenchang temple is the highest position in the system of worshiping Taoist immortals and is the emperor of Wenchang. Wenchang emperor, also known as Zitong emperor, Wenqu star and Wenxing, is the God of fame and position. He was the patron saint of ancient Chinese scholars in learning, writing and imperial examination. He is a god of heaven for thirty-three days, a master of heaven for thirty-three days, a master of heaven for thirty-three days, a master of heaven for thirty-three days, a master of heaven for thirty-three days, a master of heaven for thirty-three days, a master of heaven for thirty-three days? )。 On the left is Confucius, the founder of Confucianism in China, and on the right is Zhu Xi, the master of Neo Confucianism in Song Dynasty.

Emperor Wenchang

Wenchang emperor, also known as Zitong emperor, Wenqu star and Wenxing, is the God of fame and position. He was the patron saint of ancient Chinese scholars in learning, writing and imperial examination. It has a high position in the Taoist immortal system. He is an immortal of the Lord for thirty-three days. In the middle of his life, his master died of misfortunes and blessings, and in the middle of his life, he was reincarnated in the eighteen hells.

This God originated from the local god Zitong. It is said that Zitong God was originally the patron saint of Sichuan, named Zhang Yazi. When Tang Xuanzong and Tang Xizong came to Sichuan, they were all blessed by him, so Xuanzong named him "Zuo Prime Minister"; when the literati and bureaucrats passed by, they would go to the palace chief if they got the wind and sent them to the Cun. " It is said that Wang Anshi once lived in Zitong temple and Fengcun temple when he was a child. Later, he was promoted to prime minister. During the Xianping reign of emperor Zhenzong of Song Dynasty (998-1003), he was granted the title of "yingxianwu liewang". In the song and Yuan Dynasties, the biography of Qinghe River, written by Emperor long of Zitong, said that he was born in the early Zhou Dynasty and has been seventy-three years old. At the end of the Western Jin Dynasty, Sichuan became Zhang Yazi solemnly. The Jade Emperor ordered him to take charge of the mansion of Wenchang Xingshen and master Jianlu. In the third year of Yanyou reign of emperor Renzong of the Yuan Dynasty (1316), he was granted the title of "emperor luhongren, assistant secretary of Wenchang of Kaihua of the Yuan Dynasty." Since then, Wenchang star God and Zitong God have become the dominant God of culture and education in the world. In the Ming Dynasty, Wenchang temple was set up in all the academies. In the Qing Dynasty, worship was very popular. Every February 3 of the ancient calendar, when Emperor Wenchang's birthday came, the court sent officials to the temple to offer sacrifices. In the old days, many Wenchang temples were built all over China to worship the emperor of Wenchang. The Wenchang Hall of Baiyunguan has also become a place of worship for all kinds of examinees, such as entrance examination, promotion examination, application examination and so on.

Wenchang emperor, most of the appearance is: Grace Huiyan, sit down to drive a white donkey, with Tian deaf, di dumb two children. It is said that the two children were chosen as attendants in order to avoid Huilu examination questions and admission situation.

On the left of emperor Wenchang is Confucius, the founder of Chinese Confucianism. Taoism regards it as "the most sage and pioneer of Dacheng". On the right is Zhu Xi, a master of Neo Confucianism in the Song Dynasty. In addition, there are four bronze statues on the left and right sides, namely, courtiers and horse boys.

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Wenchang hall, Beijing

These bronze statues in Wenchang Hall of Baiyunguan in Beijing are all made in the Ming Dynasty. The tall standing statue outside Wenchang hall is "Kuixing", which is the God that dominates the rise and fall of articles. Holding Dou in the left hand means the word "dou" in the middle of the word "Kui", while holding pen in the right hand means the name of the pilot. It is said that he first used a pen to "point" in the ink filled bucket, and then "point" to the examination questions. If "point" hits anyone, he will win the gold medal. The first point is the winner, that is, the first or the "number one". This is called "Kuixing diandou". When performing in the folk, you can often watch this plot. He has a big stomach, which means he has profound knowledge and is full of experience.

Wenchang hall in Henan Province

Built in Tang Dynasty, Anyang Changchun temple is a holy land of Taoist culture and tourism. The majestic Taoist temple has been standing for thousands of years and has passed through the time and space of history. The excellent Taoist culture of Changchun temple is inherited in this beautiful place for long-term admiration and sightseeing. From east to west, Anyang Changchun Temple consists of Mountain Gate, Daoguan theater, small square, Yuquan holy water, Lingguan hall, God of wealth hall, Guanyin hall, qiuzudong hall, Yuhuang hall, Sanxiao hall and Sanqing hall on both sides. After worshiping all kinds of immortals, this is the best place to rest and enjoy the cool.

Wenchang Emperor: also known as Wenqu star, it is the God in charge of the official position, fame and position of scholars respected by the people and Taoism. In ancient times, it was considered to be the star that presided over the literary movement. Pray for: five sons, smooth official career, smooth progress, bright future, grand plans, achievements.

Confucius: the name of Qiu is Zhongni. He is from Nanxin Town, qubu City, Shandong Province. The great writer, thinker and founder of Confucian school in ancient China was honored as "Saint King" and "plain king". Pray for: academic success, three yuan and, talented, golden title.

Zhu Xi (1130-1200) was a neo Confucianist and educator in the Southern Song Dynasty. Pray for: academic success, three yuan and, talent, knowledge and accomplishment, all over the world.

Wenchang hall, Guangdong

In Jingzi Town, Zijin County, Guangdong Province, there is a Wenchang hall dedicated to the emperor of Wenqu. According to records, Wenchang Hall (formerly known as Wenchang Temple) was built in the 12th year of Daoguang reign of the Qing Dynasty (AD 1832), with a history of nearly 180 years. At that time, the Qinjiang River Basin was economically depressed and culturally backward. In order to change the current situation and revitalize the culture and education, famous scholars and local sages actively advocated the construction of Wenchang temple, in order to promote the cultural movement, cultivate talents and change the backward situation. After hearing the good news, the local people called for the grand ceremony and chose the site of woniuxing mountain in Jingzi town. It took two years to complete the Wenchang temple. Since it was built more than 100 years ago, Wenchang temple has enjoyed a good reputation in Lingnan, and people believe in it. When children enter school, they must go to Wenchang temple to offer sacrifices in order to make progress in their studies and enter the official career. Once you have learned something, you will kill pigs and sheep. A grand ceremony will be held in Wenchang temple to thank the master. The inheritance, continuation and subtle influence of this spiritual and cultural concept have formed a good social atmosphere of advocating culture and education. Since then, a large number of talents have emerged in the Zijin Qinjiang River Basin, including scholars and scholars.

Ten years of catastrophe, Wenchang Temple destroyed once, the local people are distressed. However, the people's respect for the emperor Wenchang is not lost, and the remains of Wenchang temple are still full of incense. After the reform and opening up, the voice of the people for the reconstruction of Wenchang temple is growing. People of insight conform to the public sentiment, and set up the Wenchang temple reconstruction Council in 2007 to start the reconstruction. The reconstruction project has received extensive support from the public. Thousands of donors have raised nearly 2 million yuan to rebuild the new hall on the site of Wenchang temple. It took more than two years to complete the main hall, gatehouse and some ancillary facilities, remodel the gilded statues, add the portraits of Confucius and Mencius and other sages, collect and display the paintings and calligraphy treasures of famous artists, and so on. At the same time, Wenchang temple was renamed Wenchang hall.

The rebuilt Wenchang hall has a construction area of 5000 square meters, with a planned construction area of 335000 square meters. The Wenchang tower, Lingnan Culture Museum, Lingnan library, Lingnan culture and art corridor, Lingnan stele forest, Lingnan number one stele and other garden buildings are under construction, and the "Lingnan (Zijin) Wenchang hall education foundation" charity organization has been established. The new Wenchang hall is simple, elegant, dignified, exquisite and magnificent. The main hall of the hall is dedicated to the statues and tablets of emperor Wenchang, and there are tributes in front of the statues. On both sides of the hall are exhibition halls, with many art works of collection value, such as calligraphy and painting. There is also a Kuixing Pavilion in Wenchang hall. The statue of Kuixing worshipped in the pavilion holds a big brush in his right hand and an ink bucket in his left hand. His right foot is golden and independent. He steps on the head of a big fish in the sea, which means "taking the lead". His left foot is raised and kicked, in order to echo a big hook on the bottom right of the word "Kuixing".

The purpose of rebuilding Wenchang hall is to preserve the local history and culture, maintain the ancient cultural sites with historical value, protect the historical and cultural heritage, inherit and carry forward the fine traditional culture of the Chinese nation, and promote the society's emphasis on culture and education. In order to better protect and publicize the Wenchang hall, on April 3, 2011, the Wenchang hall held the unveiling ceremony of "key cultural relics protection units in Zijin County". Wenchang hall, under the brilliant sunlight, is shining with charming brilliance. It is so beautiful and adored by people.

Address: No.9 Baiyunguan street, Xicheng District, Beijing

Longitude: 116.34374055606

Latitude: 39.900306815244

Ticket information: no ticket required. Included in the ticket of baiyun temple

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