The Historical Evolution of Lingquan Temple in Suining

Lingquan Temple is located in Lingquan Mountain in the east of Suining City, facing guangde temple across the Fujiang River. The temple is built on the mountain, with pine and cypress towering into the sky. There is a spring in the mountains, which is green and sweet, and it does not overflow or dry all year round. It's called Lingquan. According to records, Su Dongpo once wrote a poem "Seven Springs" in Shibi, which no longer exists. Lingquan Temple was built during the reign of Emperor Wen of Sui Dynasty (58 1-600), and was named as the Holy Buddhist Temple at that time. After being rebuilt for three years (1490), Emperor Xiaozong of Ming Dynasty was named after a mountain. According to "Jade Emperor Jisheng", Lingquan Mountain in the middle period of Emperor Kai of Sui Dynasty was dissolved for three days due to heavy fog. Suddenly, a stone statue of Sakyamuni stood in its place, so a temple was built, named Shengfo Temple. North Song Zhenzong was given the name Zi Sheng Yuan, which was rebuilt in the third year of Hongzhi of Emperor Xiaozong of Ming Dynasty (1490) and named Lingquan Temple. During the heyday of Sui, Tang, Song and Ming Dynasties, incense was at its peak, and pilgrims came to the mountains in southwest provinces in an endless stream. It is called the Holy Land of Lingquan and the Holy Land of the West, almost as famous as Mount Putuo in the South China Sea, and is listed in the National Dictionary of Places of Interest. Now it is a Buddhist activity center and tourist attraction in central Sichuan. February 19th, June 19th and September 19th are the birthday, becoming a monk and enlightenment days of Guanyin Bodhisattva. At that time, believers from all directions gathered together and were very lively.

Lingquan Temple was built during the reign of Emperor Kai of Sui Dynasty (58 1-600) and has been a Buddhist holy place for more than 1000 years. In the first year of Xiangfu in North Song Zhenzong (1008), it was named after the Holy Temple. In the third year of Emperor Xiaozong's reign (1490), it was named Lingquan Temple.

There is a spring at the top of Lingquan Temple, which is quiet and beautiful. Su Dongpo praised Lingquan in the Song Dynasty: "Quan Quan, Quan Quan and Quan Quan, regardless of years, split the marrow of heaven and earth in Yufu, and fished out the old dragon's saliva with a golden hook", and wrote the word "Seven Springs" on the wall, which led to the whole temple, and two temples were built under it, which was built at the foot of Lingquan Mountain. Shangsi Temple is built on the top of Lingquan Mountain, with nine halls, including Kannonji, Zutang and Eye Hall. The newly-built Guanyin Pavilion, with lush trees, beautiful scenery and magnificent architecture, has always been famous for its scenic spots in Sichuan. Lingquan Temple has a long history. Many ancient masters set foot in Lingquan, leaving many relics. Zhang Peng, a sage in the Qing Dynasty, praised in his poem: "Gulingquan Road has flourished for thousands of years, and the places of interest in the Tang Dynasty are crowned on all sides. Yunlong wild tree hides the mountain temple, and the wind sends frost to Deyang. It's cold in autumn and moon in front of the stone Buddha steps, and rice and flowers smell under the remnant tablet pavilion. Zhu Xia went straight to Gao Feng Peak, and Wan Li looked at the land. " In the twenty-third year of Daoguang, Lin Zexu, Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, went to Suining and boarded the Xianglinde Water Monument written by Lingquan Title Department.

Lingquan Temple is located in Central Asia outside the ground, with mild climate and good plants all year round. It is the most beautiful and abundant plant treasure house in the hilly area of central Sichuan, with a green area of 233 hectares and a forest coverage rate of 93.90%. There are more than 60 species of trees, shrubs, vegetation and ferns in 30 families, more than 600 plants of Cooper, 223 plants of hemp and yellow peony. During the peak period, there are 2 million passengers, and the avenue is often congested.

After liberation, Lingquan Temple was approved by Sichuan Provincial Committee [58] No.212 in 1958 under the care of the Party and the government. Lingquan Temple is the first batch of Buddhist and Taoist temples in the Han area of Sichuan. After the reform and opening up, it was approved by the provincial and municipal governments 1 1985. Lingquan Temple attracts many religious believers and tourists at home and abroad with its solemn and quiet charm.