Da'an Temple

Da'an Temple

According to historical records, the Da'an temple in Xianghe was built in the reign of emperor Zhenguan of the Tang Dynasty. It was built by Li Shimin of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty with the help of the Treasury bank. In the history, there were a lot of incense and eminent monks, which had a profound impact on the Buddhist culture in the surrounding areas.

brief introduction

By the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China, Da'an Temple collapsed before the founding of the people's Republic of China. To this end, the surrounding believers have been looking forward to the reconstruction of Da'an temple. Due to the attention of governments at all levels and the help of China CITIC Guoan group, Da'an temple was finally rebuilt. The restored Da'an temple is located in the center of the first city, which is the architectural pattern of one gate and thirteen halls. Maitreya hall, Dabei hall, Daxiong hall, Wufang Buddha Hall and Relic Hall are respectively located on the first to fourth floors of Wanfa Guizong Pavilion. The front of Wanfa Guizong Pavilion is the gate of Da'an temple, the rear is Puxian hall, the left is Manjusri hall, and the right is Guanyin hall. The temples are divided into three parts. The statues are carved with copper and gold, painted by hand, hollowed out and carved. The whole building is built according to the traditional temple structure and equipped with modern equipment, which makes it ancient and modern. It is a perfect combination of ancient and modern architecture and temple culture, and also a classic presentation of profound Buddhist culture and art.

Historical records

Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, led his army to Anping (which was still a wilderness at that time). After a long-distance attack, his troops were very tired. If he continued to pursue the enemy, he might lose without fighting. The soldiers wanted to rest as soon as possible, but they also understood the emperor's eagerness to win. Just as I didn't know how to speak to the emperor, suddenly the wind and sand rose suddenly, and the sun was out of sight. Marshal Yuchi Gong took the opportunity to say: "this is God's request for your majesty to stay here and reorganize the troops. After the sandstorm, we will surely succeed. " Li Shimin listened reasonably and acted according to the plan. The next day, he left here for the eastern expedition, which was really invincible. When he returned home triumphantly, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty improvised the place name as "Anping" and ordered the construction of a Da'an temple in Anping with bank silver.

Restoration and reconstruction

In 1992, CITIC Guoan Group invested in the construction of the first city in Anping, Xianghe. Because the former site of Da'an temple is located in the first city, the majority of Buddhist believers have asked the people's government to restore the Buddhist activity site of Da'an temple. With the consent of the government and the official approval of the Bureau of nationalities and religions, CITIC Guoan group company is responsible for the investment and construction.

By investigating the county annals, collecting and sorting out the cultural relics of Da'an temple, and visiting Yan Shouling, the descendant of Yan Song, it is proved that the ancient Buddhist culture of Da'an temple has a long history. In the form of real objects and restored images, it reproduces the glorious history of Da'an temple, a famous northern temple, for more than 1300 years, as well as its rich and meaningful Buddhist culture.

Monk Yicheng, President of China Buddhist Association, visited Da'an temple and wrote the inscription "holy land" for it.

The "relic" presented by the Chinese Buddhist Association is dedicated to the pagoda of Da'an temple.

At the invitation of the two orders of Da'an temple and with the approval of the government and religious departments at all levels, the abbot of Da'an temple was appointed by the vice president of China Buddhist Association, the president of Sichuan Buddhist Association and the great monk yongxiashou of Mount Emei. The reason for this great victory is unprecedented.

Today, the hall is solemn, the Buddha's body is successful, and the vows are fulfilled.

All Buddhas in ten directions are compassionate and compassionate. With the release of fearless light, universal fate of all living beings, Jijian who heard the joy, all hair Bodhi Heart. Those who offer gifts and those who offer gifts know that Vajra is willing to share nectar with others here, to make the world peaceful, to promote the people's life, to build a harmonious society, and to make the country prosperous and the people safe! Six ways and four lives, together on the other side. Such a great wish is true.

At the invitation of the public in two orders of Da'an temple, the temple is presided over by the vice president of China Buddhist Association, the president of Sichuan Buddhist Association and the abbot of Mount Emei.

architectural composition

After restoration and reconstruction, Da'an temple covers an area of 16675 square meters and a construction area of 16000 square meters, which is the architectural pattern of one gate and thirteen halls. Maitreya hall, Dabei hall, Daxiong hall, Wufang Buddha Hall and Relic Hall are respectively located on the first to fourth floors of Wanfa Guizong Pavilion. There are 133 statues in each hall of the temple. The statues are carved with copper and gold, painted by hand, hollowed out and carved. The whole building is built according to the traditional temple structure and equipped with modern equipment, which makes it antique and unique with modern flavor. It is a perfect combination of ancient and modern architecture and temple culture, and also a classic presentation of broad and exquisite Buddhist culture and art.

The restoration and reconstruction of Da'an temple has created many of the best at home and abroad: one temple contains two major Buddhist sects, Mahayana and Southern Buddhism; the restoration and reconstruction of the temple has the most traditional royal atmosphere; it is a model of combining Buddhist venues and cultural display; it is the only large-scale Temple restored and reconstructed with the strength of the company in China; the temple building is all steel structure, and the steel consumption is the same in China The Golden Buddha Hall is designed and built according to the Buddhist art style of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. It has the largest single area, the largest amount of copper carving and gold pasting in China, the largest area of gold pasting, and the highest shape of Buddha statue.

Address: South of dongcuizhuang village, Ying County, Shuozhou City

Longitude: 113.26215362549

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