When you visit Xi 'an, you must go to Wolong Temple to enjoy the imperial spirit.

When you visit Xi 'an, you must go to Wolong Temple to enjoy the imperial spirit.

Xi 'an is closest to the emperor.

The temple is Wolong Zen Temple.

There are many royal temples in Xi 'an, and Wolong Temple is not ranked, but the "imperial spirit" of Wolong Temple is probably the richest one in Xi 'an. Different from other monasteries, it won the first opportunity by virtue of the advantage of "the advantage of getting the moon first", but "peaches and plums are silent, and the next step is self-made", which attracted the emperor to come here when Xi' an was not an imperial city; Unlike other temples, although they are "emperors", the endings of these emperors are terrible. They will either be left with eternal infamy, or the game will soon be over (for details, please click "Visit the Second Branch of the Compilation Bureau of Tang Dynasty"). Is this a good thing? It's ... just bad luck!

Wolong Temple was built in the Han Dynasty and is called "Fu Ying Temple". Until the establishment of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Kuangyin and Song Taizu came here to travel-it is estimated that Lao Zhao was not an emperor at that time, and he was traveling in poverty like you and me! He met a monk and talked with him about entering Hong Kong, so he came here many times to play.

Zhao Kuangyin later became emperor, and Wolong Temple followed suit. Zhao Kuangyin recalled that the characteristic of the bosom friend monk is that he likes to sleep in the spring and autumn, that is, he likes to sleep late when the temperature is neither too hot nor too cold, so he changed "Fu Ying Temple" to "Wolong Temple". A monk's name is Wolong, but it doesn't feel like a monk's name. His name is Fahao. Does he want to be Zhuge Liang?

Zhao Kuangyin has been here, and Zhao Guangyi followed in his brother's footsteps to visit Wolong Temple. He also wrote a doggerel on the "Geng" tablet, the treasure of the town temple:

In addition to Emperor Zhao, Empress Dowager Cixi, the "Lafayette" of the Qing Dynasty, also visited Wolong Temple. During the Gengzi Incident, she was accompanied by a monk (Xu Yun) from Deqing to worship Buddha. Although Lafayette fled, he was not short of money. He donated 1,200 pieces of silver to Wolong Temple, renovated all the temples and built a bluestone archway opposite the mountain gate. He also showed off his calligraphy, giving a plaque to the Shanmen Temple titled "Building Ten Wolong Zen Forests" and a plaque to the Daxiong Temple titled "Ciyun Huiri" and "Three Selections". Emperor Guangxu also rejoiced, and wrote a song "Joy in the World" dedicated to the Temple of the King of Heaven.

Empress Dowager Cixi's calligraphy is certainly good, but her ability of foresight is even more eye-catching. Empress Dowager Cixi predicted the names of the two abbots of Wolong Temple in the inscription, that is, "Ciyun Huiri". In 22 years of the Republic of China, Wolong Temple invited Master Ci Yun of Ningshan Temple in Hua County as abbot, and in 28 years of the Republic of China, Master Lang Zhao (Huiri) succeeded as abbot, saying that he had been lecturing for nine years.

This woman has such ability, no wonder she can rule China for many years! What a good skill!

Kang Youwei stole scriptures.

Wolong Zen Temple is also full of literary spirit. Its obvious features are many monuments, such as the famous Buddha's footprint tablet (it is said that it was carved according to the footprint of Sakyamuni brought back by Xuanzang from the western regions), the "Geng" tablet (it is said that the monk Yijing brought back from the western regions in the Tang Dynasty), and even the Guanyin statue painted by Wu Daozi, the most famous "painter" among the people.

(Stone carvings imitate the Guanyin statue painted by Wu Daozi in the Tang Dynasty)

Speaking of it, in the "Lin Wen" of Wolong Temple, Kang Youwei's fame is not too great, but the "Kang Youwei Stolen Classics Storm" that happened because of him is the nearest, biggest and most sensational event.

Kang Youwei was one of the most powerful promoters of the Reform Movement in the late Qing Dynasty, a great scholar and calligrapher. 1923, 165438+ 10, he came to Xi 'an on business and was warmly welcomed by Liu Zhenhua, then governor of Shaanxi Province. He was invited to give speeches at various schools and visit monasteries. Now in Wolong Temple, Kang Youwei has found the treasure!

(Kang Youwei's calligraphy)

Wolong Temple has a set of "Zhaisha Tibetan Scripture" engraved by Shayan Shengyuan, Chen Huzhai, Pingjiang Prefecture in the Southern Song Dynasty, which is unique to China and of high value. However, the monks in the temple probably don't know the goods and store them in disorder, so that the books are eaten by insects, and even the book covers are cut off to make insoles. Kang Youwei immediately discussed with Ding Hui, the abbot of the temple, in exchange for all the Buddhist scriptures collected in Beijing Neifu, one in Harbin Garden, one in the Commercial Press, and 6,000 yuan, and promised to send a copy of Sha Zang Jing to Wolong Temple. Ding Hui agreed and the two sides signed an agreement. So Kang Youwei sent 17 carts and some soldiers to pull books. Unexpectedly, something happened!

Most soldiers can't read, and the sutra depository in Wolong Temple is rather chaotic. So at the same time, some other scriptures were pulled by mistake, which triggered an argument with monks. Li, the founder of the company, heard about it and immediately disclosed it in the newspaper. At the same time, leaflets, declarations and telegrams were distributed, and the "Shaanxi Conservation Society" was established, which caused a sensation throughout the country.

With all this noise, Kang Youwei couldn't take away the Tibetan scriptures in Zhaisha, and he was also provoked to be a slut. Later, Wolong Temple handed over the Tibetan Scriptures of Zhaisha to the First Library of Shaanxi Province. Under the operation of 1935, Zhu qinglan,, Ding, etc. The Sha Zang Jing was finally photocopied and published.

Guan Yunchang protects the law in Wolong Temple.

When you visit Wolong Temple, you will see an amazing sight: in Tianwang Temple, Guan Yu is the god who worships it!

Yes, you are right. It is Guan Yu of the Three Kingdoms, with a red hare on his leg and a dragon crescent moon blade in his hand.

Why did Guan Yu come here instead of protecting his eldest brother Liu Bei?

Hey hey, you don't understand this.

During the reign of Nan Chenguang, Zhiyi, the founder of Tiantai Sect of Buddhism, passed through Dangyang, Hubei Province and entered the local Yuquan Mountain. In the evening, he saw a thousand monsters. A man with a beautiful beard talked to him, claiming to be the general of the Han Dynasty, Guan Yunchang.

As a result, this Tatar, which Zhuge Liang refused to accept, was changed by the wisdom of the monk.

Everyone knows Guan Yu's fault, that is, he is conceited and loves to listen to good words. So the situation is likely to be like this:

After Guan Yu took it orally, he asked versicolor for the five precepts, became a monk, and served as the protector. Later, his rank rose, and he became the God of Garan.

This story is of course made up by Zhiyi, but it has profound meaning.

The Southern and Northern Dynasties witnessed a great debate between Buddhism, a foreign religion, and Taoism, a local religion in China, from its origin to its teachings. If Buddhism really wants to take root in China, it must be localized, and the best way of localization is to combine local gods and heroes with themselves. Therefore, the loyal Guan Yu surrendered to Buddhism "in Liu Ying's heart, in Buddhism".

In fact, in addition to Wolong Temple, Guan Yu is also enshrined in many other Buddhist temples. Don't be too surprised to see it!

Wolong Temple has a serious ceremony and a pure Taoist style. It plays "Zen Seven" every year. The so-called "Zen Seven" is to collect evidence at the same time. During the "Zen Seven" period, I don't participate in recitation in the morning and evening, abandon all external interference, simplify all kinds of activities, and serve the "Zen Seven" in everything. Before the start of the "seventh Zen", everyone who participates in the "seventh Zen" must tell the Buddha and Bodhisattva "life and death leave" in the main hall, and then tell the "life and death leave" in front of the seven main monks. After the "life and death leave" was told, it was seven lives and seven deaths. From now on, you are not allowed to leave the mountain gate, make phone calls, play with mobile phones, send emails, break into houses, make loud noises indoors and outdoors, laugh and give up, and you can only do things wholeheartedly. It was at this time that Zen surpassed its ancestors. When I visited Wolong Zen Temple, I saw wooden signs of "Who is chanting Buddha" and "Beware of women" nailed in many places. It is said that these are two sentences that people who play Zen Seven want to read. What do you mean? Not exactly. If you really understand it, you may become a Buddha.

Wolong Temple is located in the downtown area. It's easy to find: get off at Wenchang Men Site Ruins Station, enter the entrance hole, and you'll see a road sign that says "Wolong Temple" to guide you. Go north along the street and you will see the iron gate outside the mountain gate of Wolong Temple. Or come from East Street and walk south along the east side of Baishulin Street for a while.