✨ Fairy Mountain Qiongge: Exploring the thousand-year-old heritage of Xinjin Laojun Mountain
In the southwest corner of the Chengdu Plain, south of Xinjin County, there is a mountain with an altitude of only 617 meters. It is not famous for its majesty, strangeness and steepness, but it is famous all over the world for its otherworldly charm that has lasted for thousands of years. This is Laojun Mountain. It is a Quanzhen Longmen Sect holy land that plays a vital role in the hearts of Taoist believers around the world. It stands there quietly, like a wise elder who has experienced flowers blooming and falling, and clouds rolling and relaxing. With its simple and powerful brushwork, it has left a very strong and eye-catching mark of brilliance on this thousand-year-old picture of Chengdu.
Different from the unique scenery of Qingcheng Mountain, which is particularly famous for its secluded and charming artistic conception, the beauty of Laojun Mountain is after all the complicated and vain appearances of the world have been washed away. It has a quiet feeling with a quiet atmosphere, and a sacred quality that contains a solemn and solemn atmosphere, and uses this as a way to present its beauty. The original name of that mountain was Choujing, because in ancient times, a kind of fairy grass called "Choujing" grew on the highest point of the mountain. There is a legend that eating this kind of fairy grass can lead to immortality. It is this mysterious feeling that gives it the first layer of hazy gauze. Walking along the winding stone steps, there are mottled moss under our feet, and the crisp chirping of birds can be heard in our ears. The air is filled with the unique smell of soil and incense. It seems that every step we take is stepping on the context of history, leading us back to the legendary era when the Yellow Emperor asked questions, Lao Tzu made alchemy, and the Celestial Master founded the religion.
🏛️ Sanzu Lingshan: Exploring the solemnity and weight of cultural monuments
One of the reasons why Laojun Mountain is regarded as the "Lingshan Mountain of the Three Ancestors of Taoism" is that it has truly witnessed the footprints left by three extremely important Taoist masters. These three masters are Xuanyuan Huangdi, the ancestor who laid out the foundation of Taoism, Laozi, the Taoist ancestor who created the Taoist ideological system, and Zhang Daoling, the founder of Taoism who further developed Taoism and established the sect organization. This is the place where they practice in order to understand the truth, and this is where the wisdom contained in their inheritance is. In this way, this mountain, which is not particularly tall and prominent, has the kind of sacred nature endowed by religions that cannot be compared with it. The architectural groups that exist on the mountain are generally called Laozi temples. Their overall momentum is very grand and spectacular. They are built according to the trend of the mountain, showing a gradual advancement layer by layer.
This group of buildings has experienced wind and rain, been damaged several times, and then experienced several rebirths. From the renovations during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, to the fires suffered during the Republic of China, to the reconstruction and repairs carried out today, every trace left on them is a kiss left by history. When you stand in front of the mottled red wall and look up at the cornices, you seem to be able to hear the echoes of time and experience a heavy sense of historical vicissitudes that come from traveling through time and space. They are not just buildings without any warmth, but also witnesses of the Chinese nation's belief in traditional culture. This belief has continued through the years, like a fire that has been passed down from generation to generation and has never been extinguished.
🌿 Yunxiu Haze: Appreciate the elegance and poetry of the natural landscape
The charm of Laojun Mountain lies not only in its profound cultural heritage, but also in its natural scenery with special and favorable conditions. In the Song Dynasty, there was a general geographical annals called "Fangyu Shenglan", which contained this relevant record: "There is a mountain peak named Choujing Mountain. On this mountain grows a kind of fairy grass called Choujing. Taking this fairy grass can make people achieve immortality. No. We know exactly what this kind of fairy grass looks like. Everyone agrees that smoke will come out of the cave. This smoke will definitely bring sweet rain." In just a few words, a picture of a fairy-like atmosphere was painted. The mountains are shrouded in clouds and mist all year round. Especially when the weather is clear after rain, the clouds and mist will rise from the valleys, shrouding the entire mountains in haze. The Taoist temple is looming in this haze, like a palace in the sky. This is the famous scene of "thick jade clouds", which has been one of the eight scenic spots in Xinjin since ancient times.
Walking along the mountain trails, you will be filled with greenery, and the environment will appear elegant and unique. The mountain road is sometimes steep and sometimes gentle, leading you to explore the deep secrets. Close your eyes and take a deep breath of air containing negative oxygen ions. The fragrance of the earth and the scent of incense from the temple are intertwined. It can instantly wash away the fatigue of the soul and make people feel an unprecedented relaxed and comfortable state. This gift from nature is soft and comfortable, allowing everyone who comes to visit to find the inner peace and tranquility.
🎉 Temple fair folk customs: Feel the fireworks and warmth inherited for thousands of years
By that time, believers and tourists from all over the country will come one after another, and the originally quiet mountain road will suddenly become lively and bustling with people coming and going. The incense in the temple is very strong. Kind-hearted men and devout female believers all burn incense with reverence and pray for peace, good fortune and peace.
However, in most ordinary days, Laojun Mountain returns to its original state of tranquility. Without the noisy and noisy voices, it can highlight the elegance and depth of the mountain. It's just right for three or five friends, or alone, where you can become a free and unfettered "wild crane". Sit quietly in front of the Hunyuan Hall and watch the sun cast its dappled light and shadow through the ancient trees; stop next to the Bagua Pavilion to feel the profoundness and breadth of Taoist thought. In the hot summer, this place is a rare place to escape the heat. The greenery on the mountains and the cool breeze blowing from the mountains can dispel all the boredom in the city.
When leaving, I looked back at the Laozi Temple hidden in the vast mountains, and my heart was filled with many emotions. Laojun Mountain in Xinjin does not have a noisy label. It only relies on its unique fairy tales, ancient architectural treasures, natural beauty and simple folk customs to quietly add to the heritage of Chengdu, an ancient capital that has lasted for thousands of years. It tells us that real treasures are often hidden in this undisturbed tranquility, waiting for those who are destined to discover, taste, and cherish this beauty that spans thousands of years.
Comments NOTHING