Biyan Temple

Biyan Temple

Biyan temple is located in Guishan, Bili Township, Luoyuan County, Fujian Province. In the gap of the hillside stone gap, suddenly see a towering cliff, more than 100 meters wide. There is a natural cave at the bottom of the cliff, Biyan temple.

Brief introduction to the temple

In Dongyuan Town, Jiexi County, Guangdong Province, there is a famous ancient Wu Temple, known locally as Biyan temple. Biyan temple was built in the 16th year of Jiaqing period in Qing Dynasty, and it is listed as "Jieyang municipal cultural relics protection unit". The terrain number of Biyan temple is "xiongshier", which has the nickname of "three lions playing ball". In front of the temple, there is a jade and glass Tiangong Pavilion. Beside the pavilion, there is a banyan tree shaped like a green umbrella, which is full of vitality. The main temple is the ancient king temple, worshipping the "three mountains king". Step to the side hall of the ancient temple, it is quiet and pure, and in the middle The statue of Buddha with golden body is worshipped in the main hall. The right block of Shicheng is Zhenjun ancient temple with exquisite structure and ancient flavor. After more than 20 years of continuous expansion, Biyan temple has become a scenic spot integrating culture, religion and tourism.

Temple History

According to historical records, Biyan temple was first built in Xiantong period of Tang Dynasty (860-874). Its founder was Xiumu Zen master, and its inheritance law system was Linji sect. In history, Biyan temple was renovated and built four times: in the year of Jingde of Song Dynasty (from 2004 to 2007); in the year of Chongzhen of Ming Dynasty; in the year of Qianlong of Qing Dynasty (1778); in the year of Tongzhi of Qing Dynasty (1863). The last major overhaul was in 1984.

Characteristics of temples

Biyan temple is located under the semi closed Boulder, so there is no need to build pavilions in its halls, which is the unique style of the temple. What makes pilgrims even more strange is that at the top of the cave, there is an ancient vine with a thousand years of history, which is called "the lotus of Chiba" among the people. It is evergreen all the year round and has white flowers in autumn. On the top of the cliff, there is a clear spring, which is called "Biyan Feixue", which is the crown of "eight sceneries of Luoyuan". On the top of the cave, there are three big characters of "huixianyan". On the wall of the cave, there are four big characters of "Jiayun spray snow" in the middle of the poem. In the cave, there are remains of myths and legends such as liumiyan and jinchenlong. Looking from inside and outside, the mountain is steep, either crouching like a tiger or absorbing water like a giant elephant. On the front cover of the cave, you can see Biyan on the mountain, just like a lion roaring. The temple is in the mouth of the lion, so Biyan is also called "Shiyan". There are three existing steles in the temple, including Qianlong's poem stele, temple annals stele and cliff stone inscription of "flying spring on stone wall".

Temple Management

He is now master Shitong of Jianyuan. He is over 50 years old. He was born in Luoyuan County, Fujian Province. He became a monk in 1975 and studied under master Qinggen. He is also the honorary president of the Buddhist Association of Luoyuan County, Fujian Province.

Temple site: Bili village, Bili Township, Luoyuan County, Fujian Province

Address: Hengshan, Hongqiao Town, Changxing County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province

Longitude: 120.044579

Latitude: 30.94493

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