Qingliang Temple

Qingliang Temple

Qingliang temple, located in shangtapo village, Chang'an District, was built in 581, the first year of kaihuang reign of Sui Dynasty. It has a history of more than 1400 years. It was once named Zhenji temple, Chongfu temple, Huadu temple, etc. it was expanded by fayan master in 1162, and was granted Qingliang Temple.

Qingliang temple, the original land of more than 80 mu. The temple was demolished in 1971. At present, there are only 20 rooms in the north and South rows of Qingliang temple. The cemetery of grandmother Lian Zhan, the former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang, is in the south of Qingliang temple. Qingliang temple in Xi'an is one of the basic Taoist centers for Qingyang national master, the fourth ancestor of Huayan sect, to carry forward Huayan sect. Eight fastings are taught on the first and third Sundays of each month.

Qingliang Temple often holds great compassion Dharma Association, jiejie ritual Professor, Huayan Sutra recitation and Buddhist lectures. The Qingliang mountain forest park built around Qingliang temple in Xi'an is a forest theme park with lush vegetation and strong cultural color, which has become another good place for citizens' leisure and entertainment.

Historical evolution

In the 23rd year of the Republic of China (1934 AD), master zhilang stationed in xiqingliang temple and made the Qingshi gate of "ancient Qingliang Temple" (which is now in the temple).

In 1944, the KMT Chang'an County surveyed and mapped the land of the village, compiled the foundation map, and determined that the area of Qingliang temple was more than 80 mu, of which the building area was 15 mu, divided into the north and the south. There are three monk rooms and the main hall in the South courtyard. There is a Maitreya Jade Buddha in the hall. It is of Sui Dynasty style and has a beautiful shape. It is now preserved in Xi'an stele forest museum. There is a stone tablet of "ancient Qingliang Temple" built by the abbot Seng zhilang in 1898.

Layout facilities

Around 1949, master Xianliang, master Puzhao and master Guangchan lived here. At that time, the ancient Qingliang temple was surrounded by pines and cypresses, bamboo forest was quiet, Buddhism was prosperous, the hall was solemn, and the scale was still considerable.

In 1950, Chang'an County Court moved to the South courtyard of Qingliang temple.

In 1963, the county Party school and shangtapo primary school were set up here respectively.

In 1971, during the cultural revolution, the primary school was relocated and rebuilt, the temple was seriously damaged, the halls and houses were demolished, and the trees were cut down.

In 1996, with the implementation of the religious policy, Qingliang temple was approved as a place for religious activities, and land was allocated for the restoration and construction of the temple.

In 1997, Chang'an County Government issued the "reply on the allocation of state-owned land use right for the restoration of Qingliang Temple". In December of the same year, Qingliang Temple obtained a land use certificate of 16.567 mu.

In 1998 and 2001, 20 monk houses, 3 kitchen houses and 1 drinking well were built twice.

Qingliang Temple originally covers an area of more than 80 mu, including 15 mu of construction area, divided into the north and South courtyard. There are three monk rooms and the main hall in the South courtyard. There is a Maitreya Jade Buddha in the hall. It is of Sui Dynasty style and has a beautiful shape. It is now preserved in Xi'an stele forest museum. There is a stone tablet of "ancient Qingliang Temple" built by the abbot Seng zhilang in 1898.

Now the main hall, the monk's hut, the teaching building and the lecture hall have been built one after another. The main hall is majestic and spectacular, which can accommodate more than 300 people. The building is spacious and bright, and can accommodate more than 200 monks to live and study in it. The lecture hall can accommodate more than 300 people. Shanmen hall and Tianwang hall will be completed soon.

Buddhist activities

From 9:00 to 16:00 every Sunday morning in Qingliang Temple of Xi'an, master xingjue leads believers to practice the Huayan Sutra of Dafang Guangfo.

Related allusions

In 1937, Mrs. Shen Tai, the grandmother of Lian Zhan, came to Xi'an with her son Lian Zhendong. Four years later, she died of illness and was buried outside Qingliang temple.

Xi'an is the birthplace of Lien Chan. Mrs. Shen moved to Xi'an with her son from Taiwan during the Anti Japanese war. She died of illness in 1944 and was buried in Xi'an. In April 1991, Lian Zhan set up a new monument for his grandmother to fulfill his filial piety; in 2005, after 61 years away from his hometown, Lian Zhan returned to Shaanxi to recognize his grandmother, worship his grandmother, and caress the monument to tears.

On April 30, 2005, Lien Chan, the honorary chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang, returned to Shaanxi after 61 years away from his birthplace, and brought his family to pay homage to his grandmother in accordance with traditional Chinese etiquette, so as to overcome the regret that no offspring of his family had returned to sweep the grave for more than 60 years.

On May 1, 2005, Chinese Kuomintang chairman Lien Chan and his family went to Qingliang temple in Xi'an to worship his grandmother Mrs. Shen. This was the first time that Lien Chan went to her grandmother's cemetery after 60 years of absence.

Lian Zhan and his wife Lian Fangyu arrived at the cemetery at 9:22 with their sons Lian Shengwen, Lian Shengwu, their daughter Lian Huixin and their son-in-law Chen Hongyuan. Later, Lian Zhan and his party came to Qingliang temple, which is separated from the cemetery. Shi Gangxiang, the abbot of Qingliang temple, said to Mr. Lian Zhan: "welcome to your hometown and your family. Xi'an is your hometown and the mainland is the root. I hope Mr. Lian Zhan will come back to have a look in the future. I believe that your peaceful journey will surely open up a bright future for both sides of the Taiwan Strait. " Lian Zhan expressed his gratitude for the maintenance and care of his grandmother's cemetery in Qingliang temple over the years, and inscribed "boundless Buddhism Qingliang Temple"; the temple also presented a small Buddha statue and exquisite carving handicraft "Chinese dragon" to Lian Zhan. The worship lasted about an hour. When he left, Lian Zhan wrote inscriptions for his grandmother's cemetery and led his family to kowtow goodbye to her again.

On September 5, 2007, Lian Zhan and his wife went to Qingliang Temple cemetery again to worship their grandmother. At that time, they stayed in Xi'an for less than 24 hours.

On the morning of April 3, 2009, Lian Zhan, his wife Lian Fangyu and members of the delegation went to Qingliang temple in the southern suburb of Xi'an to worship his grandmother. This is the third time that Lien Chan has returned to Xi'an, his birthplace, since he visited the mainland in 2005. Lian Zhan and his party arrived at Qingliang temple in Xi'an and first offered incense to his grandmother Mrs. Shen.

Chen Yunlin, President of the Association for cross strait relations, and Li Bingcai, executive vice president of the association, also presented flower baskets to Lian Zhan's grandmother. After the worship, Lian Zhan and his party walked into Qingliang temple. In the newly completed main hall, master CHUANHENG, the abbot of Qingliang temple, said that it was very kind to see Lian Zhan again. Lian Zhan traveled thousands of miles to the mainland to worship his ancestors, reflecting the filial piety and virtues of the Chinese nation. She said that Qingliang temple would take good care of Mrs. Shen's cemetery, and please rest assured.

At about 9:30 a.m. on September 16, 2011, Lian Zhan and his party arrived at Qingliang temple in Xi'an and first paid homage to their grandmother Mrs. Shen Tai. The honorary chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang, Lian Zhan, and his wife, Lian Fangyu, went to Qingliang temple in the southern suburb of Xi'an to pay homage to their grandmother. This is the fourth time that Lien Chan has returned to his hometown Xi'an since he visited the mainland in 2005.

Renovation period

Lian Zhan said that when he came to Qingliang temple this time, he saw the magnificent hall. For many years, his grandmother had been sleeping here. Thanks to the care of the eminent monk, he felt extremely grateful. Lian Zhan agreed with the long-term planning of Qingliang temple made by Shaanxi. He believed that the environment of Qingliang temple would be better through renovation and greening. Since then, Lian Zhan wrote the inscription "Pu Zhen Na Qing Liang, Fu di you Sheng Ze" and donated 10000 yuan to Qingliang temple. On the other hand, the temple presented a set of white jade vase to Lian Zhan, which implied that the foundation would be prosperous forever, and a set of Zhenghong tea set to Lian Fangyu, wishing her eternal youth and the well-being of her family.

Traffic information

Qingliang temple is located in the south of Dongjiang village, Chang'an District, Xi'an city. It's 3 stops west of Huamei cross on Chang'an Road. You can take 408 to Dongjiang village and walk south for one stop. It's suggested to choose the second route and walk along the road to Qingliang temple. You can feel it and express your piety!

bus line

Take bus no.215, 229, 239, 600, 323, 19 to get off at Huamei College of Electronic Science and technology, or take bus No.321 to get off at the Institute of geological exploration, and walk 300 meters west.

Take bus 260, 4-13 and get off at Qingliangsi station; take bus 162, 166 and get off at the east gate of Xi'an Eurasia college.

Address: shangtapo Village

Longitude: 108.93131

Latitude: 34.175093

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