What is "Taoist temple"

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Taoist temples are places where Taoist priests practice. Taoist temple is to keep quiet, neat and solemn. There are many ways to cultivate monasticism, that is, to seek "quietism" and "leave the country and forget" quietly and naturally. Taoist temples are called "temples" or "temples" or "palaces" instead of "temples", which is probably most directly related to the Taoist tradition of observing celestial phenomena at night. The main reason why Taoism attaches importance to astronomy is that it is influenced by the legacy of Taoism in the pre-Qin period and worships and fears celestial bodies extremely; At the same time, Taoism, starting from the Taoist thinking mode of "the unity of heaven and man" and "the rule of the body and the country together", believes that understanding the celestial phenomena is helpful to seek the Tao and prove it, and achieve immortality. Therefore, it is called "view", which means looking at the stars and the moon, so it is often built on the top of the mountain.

In short, out of the exploration of science, the religious and political demands of astrology and the need to prolong life, Taoism looks up at astronomy and geography, thus forming the tradition of watching the stars at night.

The architectural principles and plane layout of Taoist temples are also the same as those of palace buildings, but on a smaller scale, and they have their own religious colors in decoration and interior decoration. There are symmetrical bell towers and drum towers in the view.

types of Taoist temples

Taoist temples are of two natures: one is the descendants temple, and the other is the jungle temple.

The descendants' temple is handed down from generation to generation from master to apprentice. The temple property can be inherited and has its own sect. Taoist friends of other sects can live temporarily, but they can't interfere in temple affairs. Generally, newly-ordained disciples are all in the descendants temple.

The Jungle Temple is not allowed to accept disciples, and the temple property cannot be inherited. It belongs to all the Taoists in the world. Jungle temples are generally not divided into sects, and all French disciples of Taoism (except barefoot and folk monks) have the right to live and manage temple affairs. Generally speaking, regardless of age, sex and time of becoming a monk, any Taoist who can live in it has the right to be elected as the supreme leader. Taoist priests who have lived in the jungle temple for a long time are called permanent Taoist priests, and they are generally assigned positions to serve other Taoist priests. Jungle Temple has a clear division of labor, commonly known as "three capitals, five masters and eighteen heads", which is in charge of preaching, almsgiving, safety, fasting, personnel placement, self-support, cooking and so on. Generally, newly-ordained disciples learn this knowledge at the Children's Temple first, and after three years, they get the crown scarf. Only with the permission of Master can they go to the Jungle Temple to stay and study in depth. Come back after studying.

In addition, sects are not determined by which temple they become monks. It was decided by the French origin of the teacher, and the teacher was appointed according to the faction. Then, no matter where you go, it's this faction, and you can live in the temple of descendants or the jungle temple, as long as it suits you. Generally speaking, the temple where a new monk lives is the temple where he studied, but it is not absolute, but generally speaking. After you have a teacher, when you meet a better Taoist, you can worship "Mr." again, so French people don't need to change. The Yellow Emperor learned Taoism and worshipped seventy-two "gentlemen". There is only one teacher, but the more you can have, the better. Because it means that you are diligent and eager to learn. Taoist temples have two natures: one is descendants temple, and the other is jungle temple.

famous Taoist temple

ancestral temple

Beijing Baiyun Temple, Anyang Changchun Temple, Ruicheng Yongle Palace, Huxian Chongyang Palace-Quanzhen Ancestral Hall

Longhushan Tianshi House-Zhengyi Ancestral Hall

Zhongnanshan Jinxian Temple-Korean Taoist Ancestral Hall

Xishan Wanshou Palace-Jingmingdao Ancestral Hall

Tiantai Mountain Tongbai Palace-Jindannan Ancestral Hall

Jintan Maoshan Taoist Hall-Shangqing School Ancestral Hall < Temple-Guansheng Dijun Ancestral Temple

Luyi Taiqing Palace, Guoyang Tianjing Palace-Ancestral Temple of Laojun in Taishang

Yuanjiashan in Suixian County-Ancestral Temple of Lv Dongbin

Baijiao Tzu Chi Palace-Ancestral Temple of Baosheng Emperor

Zixiao Palace in Wudang Mountain-Ancestral Temple of Zhenwu Emperor

Zengcheng He Xiangu Family Temple-He Xiangu Ancestral Temple

Taishan Bixia Temple-Bixia Yuanjun Ancestral Temple

. Leli Palace-Zhongzheng Wangzu Temple

Introduction to the famous concept

Baiyun Temple

Baiyun Temple: Located in Binhe Road outside Guang 'anmen, Xuanwu District, Beijing, it is a famous Taoist temple and the largest existing Taoist temple building in Beijing. It was built in the 27th year of Kaiyuan in the Tang Dynasty (739), and the existing building was rebuilt in the Qing Dynasty.

The main halls are distributed on the central axis, followed by the archway, the mountain gate and the spiritual palace. Jade Emperor Hall, Old Law Hall (Seven True Halls), Qiu Zu Hall and Four Imperial Halls. There are more than 5 halls, large and small, covering an area of about 2, square meters. It is built by absorbing the characteristics of the North and South temples and gardens. The hall is magnificent and elegant, and the hall is decorated with Taoist patterns. Among them, the Siyu Hall is a two-story building, with the upper floor named Sanqing Pavilion, which contains a collection of Taoist scriptures published in the orthodox years of the Ming Dynasty. Qiu Zudian is the main hall, which contains a clay sculpture of Qiu Chuji, and the remains of Qiu Chuji are buried under the statue.

When Baiyun Temple was rebuilt in the Qing Dynasty, Taoist patterns were still used in the detailed decorative color paintings, such as Ganoderma lucidum, crane, gossip and Eight Immortals. There are a large number of steles in the view, such as rebuilding steles, donating production steles, mu production steles, incense steles, etc., which describe the architectural changes of the view site. This is now the site of the Chinese Taoist Association.

Sanqingguan, Dalian

Sanqingguan, located opposite Zitan Town Government, Pulandian City, Dalian, Liaoning Province, was built in the 15th century during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, with a history of more than 4 years. There is the ancestor of Sanqing in the view, so it is named Sanqing view. In 1998, it was listed as a cultural relic protection unit in pulandian city. Its scale is the first in Dalian. There is the ancestor of Sanqing in the view, so it is named Sanqing view.

The main buildings in Sanqingguan face south, forming a three-way architectural pattern. The middle road is the main building of Taoist temple. Sanqing Hall is dedicated to the ancestors of Sanqing Daoism, the deity of Yuanshi, the deity of Lingbao, the deity of morality, and the deity of Qinglong, Baihu, Suzaku and Xuanwu. On the left side of the first road is Wenchang Hall, which is dedicated to emperor Wenchang, Lv Dongbin, Zhang Guolao, Han Zhongli, Cao Guojiu, etc., and on the right side is Yaowang Hall, which is dedicated to Yaowang Sun Simiao, Li Shizhen and Huatuo. On the left side of Sanqing Hall is the Temple of Wealth, with Wu Caishen Guan Yu and Zhao Gongming, the God of Wealth, and the Buddha who made money and took treasure. At the back, on the left side is the Jade Emperor Hall dedicated to the Jade Emperor and the gods of Leibu, and on the right side is the Empress Hall dedicated to the Queen Mother, the Songzi Empress, the Taishan Empress, the Poseidon Empress, the Sanxiao Empress, the Peach Blossom Empress and the Liuhe Empress. There are more than 12 deities in this view, including the deities of Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism. It maintains its original style, is antique, exquisite in plastic work, unique in shape, lifelike and exquisite in mural carving. Sanqingguan is a rare place to pray and worship.

There is also a sacred landscape in Sanqingguan. The last hall, Niangniang Hall and Yuhuang Hall, are separated by a wall. The floor of Niangniang Hall is wet all the year round, while the floor of Yuhuang Hall is dry, while the floor of middle hall and Caishen Temple is wet. According to the memories of some local elders, the gods of Sanqingguan's halls were thrown into the river not far away one night. As a result, all the statues came back by themselves the next morning. Since then, no matter how dry the weather is, the floors of these halls have been wet all the year round. With mysterious psychology, I found the prison of Sanqingguan, and asked him about this mysterious situation. The ancient people in China thought that women belonged to water and the Niangniang Temple was a goddess, so it was wet all the year round. According to the Taoist theory of Yin and Yang Feng Shui, it was said that.

The Sanqing Temple in Chengzitan covers an area of 1,13 square meters, with a building area of 6 square meters. There are 2 temples and a thousand-year-old stone tablet inscribed with the words "Guifubao" (the original name of Chengzitan). The name Guifubao originated from the Tang Dynasty. Before the Tang Dynasty, Dalian was occupied by Korea. During the Tang dynasty, he sent troops to fight here, which enabled Korea to join, so he was named Guifubao. Some people have verified that this is the real origin of the name of Guifubao. The Tang Dynasty fought in Korea and launched three wars. The first war was 644 -645, the second war was 66 -662, and the third war was 666 -668. According to the analysis of the end of the war, if the name of Guifubao originated from the Tang Dynasty, it should be named during the third war, that is, between 666 and 668. The Millennium ancient stone tablet is a historical witness of the surrender of this area to China in the Tang Dynasty. There is a 4-year-old ancient Toona sinensis contemporary with Sanqingguan in the temple, which has withered for many years. However, since the temple was rebuilt in 1994 and the venue for religious activities was restored, it can be said that the dead wood meets the spring and the leaves are miraculously flourishing, which is amazing. The incense in the temple is always strong. During the temple fair on April 28th of the lunar calendar, merchants gathered and pilgrims flowed endlessly, presenting a bustling scene.

Anyang Changchun Temple

Anyang Changchun Temple is located on the mountainside of Baiyu, about 1 km west of Shanying Town, Anyang County, and about 25 km away from Anyang City. Anyang Changchun Temple faces east from west, built on the mountain, and follows the trend. The whole Taoist temple is built halfway up the mountain, and the surrounding mountains are like jade dragons coiled in a plush chair shape. After that, there are Panguding, Zuolongshan and Youlongdong, and the Ganges River lingers in front of us. The peaks are arched and surrounded by three mountains, hidden among pines and cypresses. "The green mountains and green waters are warm, and the winter cold is as fresh as the grass. The queen mother jade pool is filled with jade pulp, and the goldfish plays with golden light. Strange flowers and grasses are scattered and rich, and the garden seems to fall from the sky. " Anyang Changchun view, worship and pray for the holy land.

Anyang Changchun Temple was founded in the Tang Dynasty and is one of the holy places of Taoism in northern China. The most prosperous period of Anyang Changchun concept was in the Tang Dynasty. It is said that there was a master of Yanxia who was very good. When he presided over it, the incense was very strong. He knows medicine, often sees a doctor for the people, and is praised by the local people as a Taoist priest. He knows the astronomical phenomena, is proficient in agriculture, and determines what crops to plant according to meteorological speculation. All the crops recommended by him have a bumper harvest; He thinks for the people, solves problems for them, and is deeply loved by them, who regard Master Yanxia as a god. Master Yanxia is well-read, and the Changchun view in Anyang is often high-minded. It has played a positive role in the development of Taoism and traditional culture in China.

The story of Zhao Kuangyin seeing Jingniang off a thousand miles also happened in Changchun Temple in Anyang. According to legend, Zhao Jingniang, a commoner, went to Beiyue with her father to return her vows. Unexpectedly, Lu Yu rattled and was detained in the Taoist temple where Zhao Jingqing, Zhao Kuangyin's uncle, was located. When Zhao Kuangyin wandered around the Taoist temple, he saved Jingniang. Afraid that she would suffer again, he escorted her home. For the convenience of walking, the two became brother and sister. Along the way, Jing Niang admired Zhao Kuangyin's generous help and expressed her affection for him. Zhao Kuangyin insisted on the ceremony of brother and sister. When he got home, the father of Jingniang wanted to betrothed Jingniang to Zhao Kuangyin, but Zhao Kuangyin refused because he didn't want to be named "unjust". Jingniang died for her virginity. After Zhao Kuangyin acceded to the throne, when he learned about this, he admired Jingniang's loyalty and dedicated a shrine to her. It is said that the Taoist temple in the story is Anyang Changchun Temple.

In p>213, Beijing Taishen Xianghe Group began to renovate the Changchun Temple in Anyang. After a year of careful renovation, the Changchun Temple in Anyang officially opened to tourists free of charge on May 1, 214.