Where is the “most conscientious” temple in Ziyang, Sichuan?

In this modern era of rapid technological development, there are high-rise buildings everywhere and many quiet towns. Temples have also become crowded and noisy due to development. China has a vast territory and rich resources. In many unknown corners, there are actually still hidden ancient buildings that are quiet and simple. "The winding paths lead to secluded places, and the Zen rooms are deep with flowers and trees." Many tourists will choose temples as a stop on their journey because they allow for a fast pace. In modern society, we should let go of our impetuous minds. Such a temple is what many people yearn for but is hard to find. Too many temples are now too commercialized. However, there is such an ancient temple hidden on Hutou Mountain in Minle Village, Anyue County, Ziyang City, Sichuan Province. The temple does not require tickets and is free for people to visit, which is very "conscience".

This temple is the national key protected cultural relic - "Mingshan Temple", also known as "Hushan Temple". It was first built in the Tang Dynasty and has a history of more than a thousand years. When many tourists come here for the first time, they spend most of their time on the first step of finding the temple. This is because the temple is located deep in the mountains, and the complicated and winding mountain roads are difficult to find by navigation alone. There are no signboards on the road, but tourists don’t have to worry. The enthusiastic villagers around will provide guidance. Unfortunately, due to the inconvenient transportation, most of the people who come here are locals, and there are very few foreign tourists.

But it is precisely because it is hidden so deep that few outsiders know about it, so the cultural relics here are still very well preserved. "Mingshan Temple" is built on the huge stone on the top of Hutou Mountain. Once you reach the top of the mountain, you can see this long-awaited Mingshan Temple. The temple is full of dignified historical atmosphere, and many traces left by the years can be seen everywhere. Although This place is not as majestic as those splendid temples, nor is it spotless. Some people may even think that it is a bit simple and shabby, but it is quiet enough here and always gives people a sense of isolation and peace.

Many leisurely and beautiful Buddha statues are carved on the cliffs around the temple. They are very large and the lines were carefully carved by the ancients. The Buddha statues overlook the mountains and have stood on the top of the mountain more than 800 meters above sea level for thousands of years. Each Buddha statue in the temple has its own different expression, and the exquisite carvings show the superb skills of the ancients. But unfortunately, after thousands of years of rain and wind, the face of the Buddha statue has begun to weather, and only the faint outline continues to appear. The meaning behind the affectionate Buddha statue has long been unclear and has been buried along with history. It is this kind of unpredictable The hazy feeling makes people more fascinated.

Hidden in this seemingly inconspicuous temple is not only history, but also many very valuable cultural relics. According to statistics, there are 63 existing cliff statues in the temple, 34 of them individually. There are twenty-nine inscriptions and inscriptions from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and the length of all statues reaches 350 meters. Each of them is of great historical research value. However, it is a pity that most of these cultural relics are not well protected, and many of them are Some of them have been destroyed. If you are interested in these cultures, you might as well go and visit them while these cultural relics are still there.

For this temple, there are mostly no detailed records about why it was built and who built it, but this is also the charm of this temple. This ancient temple that has stood for thousands of years, Through historical changes, we have witnessed that one era after another, the yearning for a better life has been entrusted to generations of residents living here for thousands of years. Even though he is deep in the mountains, I believe more and more travel enthusiasts or adventure enthusiasts will discover this place and fall in love with this temple hidden by history.