Why was Gaoshen Min Temple, the first of the eight famous temples in Yangzhou, named by Emperor Kangxi?

Gaomin Temple: the first of the eight famous temples in Yangzhou, once named by Emperor Kangxi, was the first snow in Yangzhou. I went to Gaomin Temple as a memorial.

First of all, let's introduce Gaomin Temple. Gaomin Temple is located at the intersection of the ancient canal and Yiyang River in the southern suburbs of Yangzhou City. It is a national key protected temple and one of the eight famous temples in Yangzhou in Qing Dynasty. It, together with Jinshan Temple in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, Tianning Temple in Changzhou, Jiangsu, and Tiantong Temple in Ningbo, Zhejiang, are called the four jungles of Zen in China. It enjoys a high reputation not only in China, but also in Southeast Asian countries. 1983, the State Council Religious Affairs Bureau officially listed Gaomin Temple as one of the national key temples.

Open the manna gate

Tianzhongta

I took a photo in front of Gaomin Temple, and the word Ganlu Gate came into view. There is a lion on each side of the gate, and a couplet is inlaid. My classmates and I are very clear about the sacredness and tranquility that emerged in the whole temple after passing through the gate of Gaomin Temple. It was the first snow in Yangzhou, and not many people came to burn incense and worship Buddha. You can see some scattered.

Tianwaitian

Close-up of the tower in the sky.

There is still some way to Gaomin Temple, and you can see the Tian Zhong Tower of Gaomin Temple in the distance. Local students in Yangzhou told me that Yangzhou belongs to Duota District. Due to the different materials used, there are many types of towers. Stone tower, brick tower, brick-wood mixed tower, etc. ; Not only are there many kinds of towers, but the appearance of the towers is also varied. Round, square, hexagon and octagon. Due to the geographical environment and their historical age, various tower shapes have been formed, such as single floor, dense eaves, pavilions and lamas. The Tian Zhong Tower of Gaomin Temple has 9 floors, 72 meters high and octagonal shape. There are 72 jade buddhas on the tower. The golden jade Buddha symbolizes the solemnity of Buddhism.

Hugh is bodhi.

Gaominsi main entrance

Finally came to the real Gaomin Temple. It is said that Gaomin Temple was built by Kangxi in order to pray for the Empress Dowager, and it has survived to this day thanks to the protection of future generations. After walking through the gate of Gaomin Temple, I saw another gate. Zen ancient road field? . You can't really enter Gaomin Temple until you go in. Maitreya Hall is the first place we saw when we went in. The golden statue of Maitreya is placed in the middle of the Maitreya Hall. I saw a tourist bowing.

Temple scenery along the road

Zen ancient road field

Less than half a month after 2020, he should also be praying to the Buddha for a good, safe and healthy year. My classmates and I didn't go in. If we go to the temple to burn incense and worship Buddha and do nothing, it is disrespectful to Buddha. So I looked at the gate of the temple.

Milai hall

Auspicious liberation

Go out of the road belonging to Maitreya Hall and come to the Five Hundred Arhats Hall. This is also a place to burn incense and worship Buddha. Five hundred arhats of Buddhism, of course. With a pious heart, I photographed everything here. Looking at the people who come here to burn incense and worship Buddha, besides having a belief in Buddha, every tourist here has great respect. It is not that the Buddha can bless the peace in the coming year, but that they hope that the Buddha can be safe.

Five hundred Luohantang

Five hundred Luohantang

I didn't burn incense and worship Buddha, but walked around the temple. The whole temple was peaceful and quiet. Looking at the tourists coming and going, there are happy smiles on their faces. It seems that they have prayed. Then I silently wish your wish can come true in my heart. May you be happy and safe forever. My trip to Yangzhou Temple Fair has come to a successful conclusion. What I want to say is that daming temple is worth seeing, and Gaomin Temple is even more worth seeing! They are symbols of the Buddhist culture in Yangzhou. They have an unknown history and should be carried forward by everyone who comes to visit!