Ciyun Temple

The Millennium Guanyin temple was built in the Tang Dynasty and later renamed Ciyun Temple. It was once the only temple with monks and nuns in China. Perhaps the first impression you are attracted by it is the unique appearance of the combination of the West and the East. But the real treasure is in the courtyard. In the main hall, there is a Sakyamuni Jade Buddha welcomed by Myanmar. It is 187 cm high and weighs more than 1500 kg. It is one of the four major jade Buddhas in China. It is also known as the "five wonders of Ciyun" together with jingangzhuang, qianfoyi, Tibetan scriptures, bodhi tree, etc

Many old people often come here to copy and chant scriptures. They can also overlook several bridges on the Yangtze River from a high place in the temple

Ciyun Temple

Ciyun Temple was built in the seventh year of Yongping (AD 64) of the Eastern Han Dynasty. It is the first folk Temple founded by the eminent monk of Tianzhu who took photos of moteng. It is known as "Shiyuan", "Zuting" and "the first temple in China". The temple covers an area of about 60 mu. In the past two thousand years, it has been rebuilt on a large scale for more than ten times. Ciyun Temple was restored and rebuilt in the original site of Ming Dynasty temple, which completely retained the architectural pattern of that time.

The scenic spot is open to all medical workers nationwide free of charge from the date of resumption of operation to December 31, 2020.

Historical development

Surrounded by four mountains, flowing in a river, mountains and peaks, trees and quiet environment, it is an ideal place for leisure and vacation.

Built in the Han Dynasty, Ciyun Temple is the first forest in Gongyi. According to the stele in the temple, "in the seventh year of Yongping, Emperor Ming of the Eastern Han Dynasty (A.D. 64), a monk named moteng built the White Horse Temple in the west of Luoyang. After touring the mountain, he opened the Ciyun Temple because of its beautiful scenery.". Therefore, to call it Ciyun means that Buddha's compassion is as vast as a cloud and covers the whole world.

Ciyun Temple has gone through many vicissitudes, and it has continued to this day. It has experienced more than 2000 years of ups and downs, and has become a reverie ancient temple. From the first year to the third year of Tang Zhenguan (627-629 AD), Tang Monk Tang Sanzang Xuanzang rebuilt the temple. Incense is still very popular in Song Dynasty. In the Yuan Dynasty, due to the chaos of war and famine, it was once abandoned. From the ninth year of Zhengtong in the Ming Dynasty (1444 A.D.) to the fifth year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty (1866 A.D.), it has been repaired in all dynasties. In its heyday, the halls were full of splendor, with five or six hundred monks and pilgrims. Because of its powerful shape and the beauty of its system, it is the Lushan Mountain of Yuangong and the Shaolin of Damo, which is nothing like this place.

The ancient Ciyun Temple, after more than 2000 years of vicissitudes, gradually declined after the late Qing Dynasty. The existing inscriptions in Ciyun Temple can be used as precious tourism resources for protection, both in terms of artistic value and historical value. On one of the Tongming steles, there is a picture of the 53 peaks of Ciyun Temple in Qinglong mountain. There are many peaks all around. Moteng and zhufran stand on the top of Qinglong peak. The plan line of Ciyun Temple is carved in the middle of the monument, leaving us precious historical materials.

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Ancient temples in Central Plains

Ciyun Temple is located in Qinglong mountain in the south of Minquan village, Dayugou Town, Gongyi City. It is a place with rich cultural heritage and beautiful scenery. For many years, due to the deep mountains, dangerous roads and extremely inconvenient traffic, it has become the "privacy" of nature and has been little known. In recent years, relying on the party's policies, Minquan village has made use of its resource advantages to develop enterprises and diversified businesses. People's life and collective accumulation have been greatly improved, roads have been restored, and culture has been attached great importance. This precious natural and cultural landscape of Ciyun Temple has been able to re display the society, adding new scenic spots for Cultural Relics Tourism in Gongyi City, and adding new opportunities for historical culture Content. In order to unveil her, the Minquan village committee and the Gongyi cultural relics management institute have done a lot of data collection and collation. It has attracted the attention of relevant departments, experts, scholars and the masses.

Famous temples in Zhongzhou

This should start from the development history of Chinese Buddhism. Since Confucius, Laozi and Sakyamuni came into being in East Asia in the fifth century BC, Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism gradually came into being. Under the influence of political power, Confucianism and Buddhism took the lead in stepping out of the country, while Taoism also developed one after another and influenced each other. According to records, Buddhism was introduced into China in the first century B.C. (the end of the Western Han Dynasty), but it was just a folk form. It was officially accepted by the government, which was the earliest in the Han and Ming Dynasties. The founders of Baima temple and Ciyun Temple, zhemoteng and zhufalan, were most courteous to the emperor.

There is no doubt that the ancient Indian monks shemoteng and zhufalan first translated the forty two chapters of the Sutra in Luoyang City of the Han and Wei dynasties (now in Yanshi), but "Baima temple is the earliest temple in China" remains to be discussed.

First of all, in terms of time, the two eminent monks came to Luoyang and lived in Honglu temple, the official residence of the state for receiving foreign guests, not Jialan or Baima temple. Because there were no temples in China at that time. "Temple" is also the name of the government. In order to make the monks concentrate on translating scriptures, the palace later built "jingshe" for the two monks. It is obvious that the meaning of "jingshe" is far from "Jialan". "Baima Temple" is to commemorate the two monks who translated scriptures here. Later, it was "the first official Temple founded by the feudal state" (Luoyang records, Vol. 15, P. 7). According to the Eastern Wei Dynasty (534-550) Yang xuanzhi's "Luoyang Jialan Ji", Volume I: "the newly established temple is located outside yongmenwai, either because of its architectural style and Sanskrit transliteration known as" TASI ", or because of its religion known as" Fosi ", without the name of Baima temple. According to textual research, it was in the Western Jin Dynasty. Only in this way can we have the name of Baima temple. Ciyun Temple, located not far east of Luoyang (now Yanshi) in the Han Dynasty, is the source of the ancient temple Ciyun Temple Fazhulan, moteng, sanzangsheng. Later, the Tang Dynasty merged with the Song Emperor and rebuilt Zhizheng. In the first year, the Ming Dynasty established the Tathagata hall. " (see the stele of rebuilding Ciyun Temple in Qinglong mountain written by monk jueshun, abbot of Ciyun Temple, in March of the first year of Jingtai.). Other ancient steles also have many records, such as "in the seventh year of emperor Yongping of the Han and Ming Dynasties, there were monks moteng and zhufalan Travel around the mountain because of its beautiful scenery. Therefore, it opened the Ciyun Temple, so it has the shape of a full moon in the mountain, and the Milky way in the water There are places where the ancestors (referring to the two monks) descend spiders, and places where the two elders (referring to Mo and Zhu) talk about scriptures As for master Sanzang of the Tang Dynasty, the restoration of the sacred land by imperial edict, since the past, there has been a difference between the rise and fall of the restoration Shaolin is the same ancestor and Baima is the same hometown. The inscription of "rebuilding the monument of Ciyun Temple in Qinglong mountain" is given to Zhongshun official of Jinshi, magistrate of Henan, Yu Tingxi of Hanzhong, official of Chaoyi, Zuo Shenyi of Guangdong and Yang Mingshu of Luoyang.) There is an ancient temple named Ciyun Temple in Qinglong mountain (see the record of rebuilding Ciyun Temple in Qinglong mountain in the third year of Zhengde reign of Ming Dynasty). It can be seen that Ciyun Temple was named "Ciyun" at the beginning of its construction, more than 200 years earlier than the name of "Baima" temple.

The significance of exploration

Mr. Liang Qichao, a famous scholar in modern times, has a general view of Chinese history and said: "China's intelligent line is in contact with foreign intelligent lines. It is the first time for Buddhism in the Jin and Tang Dynasties, and the second time for calendar and arithmetic in the late Ming Dynasty." After Buddhism came into China, it has undergone subtle influence and fusion. It has become a religion of Chinese style, with many schools and their own characteristics. It has had a great influence on the traditional culture and art of Huaxia, as well as politics, philosophy, ethics, architecture, sculpture, literature, music, painting, etc. the architecture, sculpture, literature, painting, etc. it left behind are an important part of the art treasure house of the Chinese nation. According to the State Council. Among the 100 million followers of various religions in China, Buddhism accounts for a large proportion. There are as many as 200000 monks and nuns in their profession. In the first place. Buddhism is promoting friendly exchanges between countries. It still plays an important role in promoting cultural exchanges and tourism between China and foreign countries. To explore the history of Buddhism is undoubtedly an important part of Chinese history and one of the projects beneficial to the country and society. Ciyun Temple is one of the earliest temples in China. It has a long history and rich materials, so we should explore its history. It has a deeper meaning.

developing process

The history of Ciyun Temple before the Tang and Song Dynasties is not rich in written materials. It can only be briefly described according to the general trend of the development of Buddhism at that time and the major historical events around Ciyun Temple, combined with the inscriptions.

During the Eastern Han Dynasty (the inscription records the seventh year of emperor Yongping of the Han and Ming Dynasties), moteng and zhufalan built Ciyun Temple. In the quiet environment, the two monks are sitting down. They practice meditation, talk about scriptures, discuss the problems in translating scriptures and the ways to publicize Buddhism. He also recruited believers to preach the righteousness of Buddhism, and cut off the big spider that made a net near the temple to hurt people.

At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Luoyang City to the west of Ciyun Temple is the center of war. Gong county is the gateway of Luoyang. There are many wars near Ciyun Temple, such as Hulao pass, Xuanmen pass, Xiaoguan pass, Gongmi pass and Yuanyuan pass. After destroying Luoyang, Dong Zhuo has been buried near Ciyun Temple (now Dongling Village). Hundreds of miles were deserted, and Ciyun Temple was completely destroyed.

In the Wei and Jin Dynasties, Cao Pi became emperor in Luoyang in the 25th year of Jian'an. During the reign of emperor Wei Ming, he believed in Buddhism and built Jialan futu in Luoyang and around the county. At the beginning of the Western Jin Dynasty, temples were built in Gongluo area, and Ciyun Temple was full of fireworks. However, the "eight kings' rebellion" not only affected Luoyang, but also the passes and paths near Ciyun Temple.

In the Northern Wei Dynasty, Emperor Xiaowen, Emperor Xuanwu, Emperor Xiaoming and their empress Hu all worshiped Buddhism. They dug caves, made statues and restored temples at Longmen and Dali mountain in Gongxian County. There are 1367 Buddhist temples inside and outside Luoyang, and Ciyun Temple is booming day by day. Shaolin Temple was also established at this time. Because of the proximity of the two temples, Ciyun Temple

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