The only temple in China that doesn't burn incense uses flowers instead of incense. Do you know where it is?

There are too many temples in our country, and there are countless temples of all sizes. There are temples in almost every city. When we go to temples, we usually burn incense and worship Buddha. Of course, for those who don't believe in Buddhism, temples are tourist attractions and don't want to burn incense. In fact, there is a temple in our country that does not need to burn incense. Just bring a bunch of flowers when you go. What's going on here? Let's have a look!

Brief introduction of temples

Here, the Silent Photo Temple, located in Dali, Yunnan, is a nun. There are few famous nuns in China. Although it is not famous, it is called the most beautiful temple in China. The yard is full of all kinds of flowers. These flowers were not bought by the college or planted by pilgrims here. In the temple, you can't see the smell of fireworks, and you can't smell any incense, only the rich flowers. Then why do you only collect flowers here?

Historical background

Zhao 'an became a nun after the initial construction. Built in the Ming Dynasty, it is a nun with a long history. But it was destroyed in the war years and was not rebuilt until the Republic of China. After the temple was rebuilt, the host told the disciples that the Buddha actually lacked nothing, and the incense tribute lacked everyone's pious heart. After that, every time believers come here, they will bring a bunch of flowers to express their piety.

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Over time, there are more and more flowers here. However, the most varieties are succulents, nothing else, just because they are easy to carry and feed. Of course there are other flowers. It is said that there are hundreds of succulents here, each of which is different in size and shape. Moreover, the climate in Yunnan is also very suitable for the growth of succulents, so most of the succulents brought to temples grow well and rarely fade.

Present situation of temples

Nowadays, with the increasing fame of Silent Photo Temple, many tourists come here, some for viewing, some with flowers to show their piety. Moreover, it is also a favorite place for many young couples, because it has the title of the most romantic temple. Although it is not a popular attraction, it makes many tourists linger. Silent photo The temple is quiet and the scenery is very good. Here is the combination of Zen and beauty, and it is an excellent place for people to travel.

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Moreover, it is free and open, and it is a place without commercialization. There are free tea leaves here, but you need to pay a deposit of 100 yuan when you receive the tea set, and then return it when you return it. In a word, it is an excellent place to travel and a clean stream in China temples. Do you want to see it? What do you think of this place? If you have a better idea, please leave a comment.