A brief introduction to Xiangji Temple in Xi'an
Xiangji Temple was a famous Buddhist temple located in Chang 'an District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province. It was one of the ancestral temples of the Pure Land Sect of Chinese Buddhism and one of the key Buddhist monasteries in the Han region determined by the State Council. Xiangji Temple was built in the Tang Dynasty. In the second year of Emperor Gaozong's Yonglong reign (681), in order to commemorate the second ancestor of the Jingtu Sect, Master Shandao, his disciples built Xiangji Temple and the offering tower. The temple was situated in a superior location, facing the Ke River in the south and the beautiful Fanchuan in the north. The entire temple was quiet and beautiful. Xiangji Temple was once very prosperous in the Tang Dynasty. Li Zhi, Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, once went to the temple to worship Buddha and gave him more than 1,000 relics and a hundred treasure banner flowers. The Xiangji Temple was huge, with magnificent halls and towers. There was also a pagoda in the temple for the second ancestor of the Pure Land Sect, Master Shan Dao. It was recognized by the Buddhist community as the ancestral court of the Pure Land Sect. Xiangji Temple was also the first dojo after the official establishment of the Pure Land Sect. The temple was announced as one of the first batch of key cultural relics to be protected in Shaanxi Province, and was listed as a key temple of Han Buddhism in the country.
Where is Xiangji Temple?
Xiangji Temple is located at No. 1 Xiangji Temple Lane, Gongshu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province.
Battle of Xiangji Temple
The final battle at Xiangji Temple was a decisive battle in the An Lushan Rebellion of the Tang Dynasty. The Battle of Xiangji Temple took place on November 13, 757. The Tang army and the Anshi rebels participated in the battle. The battle lasted for a day. The Tang army defeated the rebels with 70,000 casualties and recovered Chang 'an the next day. In this battle, the Tang army displayed outstanding combat experience and strategic planning. In particular, the performance of the Anxi-Beiting Protectorate troops, the Shuofang army, and the Uighur cavalry was regarded as the Tang army's winning weapon. In addition, the "international coalition forces" from the Arabian Empire, the Uighur Kingdom, Nanzhao, Khotan, and many other countries also stepped forward at the critical moment and made great contributions to the Tang army. The battle at Xiangji Temple was seen as the turning point for the Tang Empire to reverse the decline of the An Lushan Rebellion, providing an opportunity for the Tang Dynasty to extend its life by 150 years.
A brief introduction of Zhu Xi
Zhu Xi (1130 - 1200) was a philosopher, a scholar, a scholar, and a writer of the Southern Song Dynasty. He was a master of Confucianism during the Southern Song Dynasty and was respectfully called "Mr. Nan Xi" by later generations. Zhu Xi was one of the outstanding figures in the Southern Song Dynasty. His academic thoughts were called "Li Xue", which had a profound influence on ancient Chinese philosophy and cultural education. His academic thoughts emphasized rationality and morality, advocated "to guide practice with rationality", emphasized "the unity of knowledge and action", paid attention to "study things to obtain knowledge", and put forward "heaven's principles and human desires","preserve heaven's principles and eliminate human desires" and other ideas, which had a profound impact on Chinese culture and education.
What does Xiangji Temple ask for?
Xiangji Temple was a temple dedicated to the Buddhist God of Food, and it was also the only temple dedicated to the Bodhisattva of fasting. In Xiangji Temple, visitors can participate in vegetarian fasting, burn incense, pray, and pray.
A brief introduction to Qianling Mausoleum in Xi'an
Qianling Tomb was located in the north of Qian County, Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province, 6,000 meters away from the county seat. It was the joint tomb of the Tang Dynasty emperors Li Zhi and Wu Zetian. It was known as one of the best-preserved tombs in the Tang Dynasty. Qianling Mausoleum was very large, covering an area of nearly 2.4 million square meters. There were two walls inside and outside. The north and south walls of the inner city were 1450 meters long, the east wall was 1583 meters long, and the west wall was 1438 meters long. Qianling Mausoleum was built in the first year of Guangzhai of Tang Dynasty (684). It adopted the construction method of "taking the mountain as the mausoleum" and imitated the architectural style of Chang 'an City. In addition to the main tomb, there were 17 smaller burial tombs in Qianling Mausoleum, where other members of the royal family and meritorious officials were buried. Qianling Mausoleum was the most well-preserved of the eighteen Tang mausoleums, and it was also the only mausoleum that had not been robbed. Qianling was listed as one of the first batch of key cultural relics under national protection.
A brief introduction of the author Xi Murong
Xi Murong (1897 - 1968) was born in Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province. She was a famous poet, essayist and translator. Xi Murong's works were known as one of the representatives of modern Chinese literature because of their unique artistic style and literary value. Xi Murong's literary works mainly involved poetry, prose, translation, and other fields. His most famous work was Seven Mile Fragrance. This poem expressed Xi Murong's deep understanding of love, life and nature in simple and beautiful language, and was hailed as a classic of modern Chinese poetry. In addition to poetry and prose, Xi Murong also translated many famous literary works such as Hamlet and King Lear. Her translated works were regarded as the classics in the history of modern Chinese translation and had a profound influence on the development of modern Chinese literature. Xi Murong's works became one of the representative figures of modern Chinese literature with his beautiful language, profound thoughts and unique artistic style. He was deeply loved and respected by readers and literary critics.
Was the Battle of Xiangji Temple a battle between elites?
The Battle of Xiangji Temple was a battle between elites. Both sides were the Tang Empire's most elite troops. They did not use siege tactics or mutual deception, but fought for victory by killing each other. At the cost of 70,000 casualties, the Tang army killed 60,000 enemies and captured 20,000 prisoners. In the end, they won. The casualty rate of this battle had reached an astonishing 50%, which was almost unimaginable in ancient times. Although some search results mentioned that there were also temporarily recruited troops in the battle, overall, the Battle of Xiangji Temple was an elite confrontation, showing the hard power of both sides.
Which sect does Xiangji Temple belong to?
Xiangji Temple belonged to the Pure Land Sect.
Why is the Battle of Xiangji Temple rarely mentioned?
There were many reasons why the Battle of Xiangji Temple was rarely mentioned. First of all, the literati did not like this battle because they believed that war brought destruction and death, not victory and glory. Secondly, this battle lacked legendary and entertaining elements. There was no clever use of tactics, and it was purely based on hard power. In addition, after the victory of the Tang army, the troops of the vassal states burned, killed, and looted wantonly in Chang 'an, the capital, and Luoyang, the eastern capital. The pain they brought to the Tang people was comparable to that of the rebels, which made the Battle of Xiangji Temple even more unwilling to be discussed. All in all, these reasons caused the Battle of Xiangji Temple to not be widely discussed. However, this battle was of great significance to the stability and development of the Tang Dynasty. It was not only an important battle, but also an important step for the Tang Dynasty to unify the north, laying the foundation for the revival of the Tang Dynasty.
A brief introduction to the Baogong Temple in Kaifeng
The Baogong Temple in Kaifeng was a memorial hall that was restored and rebuilt to commemorate the famous upright official Bao Zheng in ancient China. It was located by Baogong Lake in the southwest of Kaifeng City. It was a group of classic ancient buildings in the style of imitating the Song Dynasty. The Baogong Temple occupied an area of more than 1 hectares and had a construction area of 2200 square meters. Chen Zhan in the temple has a bronze statue of Lord Bao, dragon, tiger, dog copper guillotine, Lord Bao's wax figure and other cultural relics and historical materials. The Baogong Temple was one of the most important tourist attractions in the Central Plains, which was developed and constructed by the National tourism Administration. It was also one of the top ten tourist attractions in Henan Province.