The person in charge of the Taoist temple
Taoist temples must set up management organizations and implement democratic management. The temple should implement the traditional deacon system according to the actual situation and elect a democratic management organization through democratic consultation. The members of the democratic management organization should be Taoist priests who support the leadership of the Party of China, support the social system, love the country and religion, abide by the law, have pure Taoist conduct, do things fairly, are healthy, have certain management ability and Taoist knowledge. However, there was no explicit mention of a specific person with the specific title of " person in charge of the temple." Perhaps the democratic management organization was responsible for managing the temple affairs and other related functions. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
What's the name of the person in charge of the Taoist temple?
The highest person in charge of the Taoist temple was called the abbot or abbot.
The difference between a Taoist temple and a temple
The main differences between Taoist temples and temples were as follows: First, the architectural style of Taoist temples and temples was different. Taoist temples usually used green bricks and black tiles, with yellow as the main decorative color. The architectural style was mainly from the Qin and Han Dynasties, pursuing a natural and simple feeling. Temples, on the other hand, mostly used red wall tiles, with red and gold as the main decorative colors. The architectural style was mostly influenced by the Tang and Song Dynasties, emphasizing the balance and magnificence. Secondly, the interior furnishings of the Taoist temple and the temple were different. The interior of the Taoist temple usually included Taoist statues, incense burner, scriptures, etc., as well as some items related to Taoism. Inside the temple, there were many Buddha statues, Buddhist scriptures, and some Buddhist-related ritual implements and scriptures. Thirdly, the objects of worship in Daoist temples and temples were different. The Taoist temple mainly worshiped Taoist immortals, such as the Three Pure Ones, the Four Royals, and the Star Lord. The temples mainly worshipped Buddha and Bodhisattvas, such as Shakyamuni Buddha, Guanyin Bodhisattva, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, etc. In summary, there were obvious differences between Taoist temples and temples in terms of architectural style, interior furnishings, and objects of worship.
Sanqing Taoist Temple
Sanqing Taoist Temple was a Taoist temple that worshiped the highest gods of Taoism, the Three Pure Ones (Yuqing Yuanshi Tianzun, Shangqing Lingbao Tianzun, Taiqing Daode Tianzun). For example, the Sanqing Temple in Mancheng County was located in the Caoxian Cave Scenic Area of Jiuquan Lotus Mountain. It was built in the Song Dynasty and was originally on the top of the mountain. Later, it was destroyed during the Republic of China. In 1993, it was restored and rebuilt 20 meters north of Caoxian Cave. There were three pillars in the main hall, a vegetarian hall, and a Taoist house. The ancestors of the Sanqing Temple were worshipped, and the Eight Immortals were worshipped on both sides. There was also the Sanqing Taoist Temple (Guandi Temple) construction team in Shen Zhen that actively carried out charity activities.
Taoist temple introduction
The Taoist temple was a place for Taoist priests to cultivate. It needed to be kept quiet, clean, and solemn. Its name was directly related to the Taoist tradition of observing the celestial phenomena at night. Taoism was influenced by the legacy of Taoism in the pre-Qin period and worshipped and respected the celestial bodies very much. It also believed that understanding the celestial phenomena would help to seek Tao, verify Tao, and become an immortal. Therefore, it was called "Guan", which meant to observe the stars and moon. It was often built on the top of the mountain. The architectural principles and layout of the Taoist temple were the same as those of the palace buildings, but it was smaller in scale. The decorations and indoor furnishings had religious colors, and there were symmetrical bell towers and drum towers inside. In terms of function, it was an important religious site, and some Taoist temples were also tourist attractions. For example, Yuan Xuan Taoist Temple was a 4A-level tourist attraction, one of the eight scenic spots in Huadu, Guangzhou. Its Sanqing Hall was built according to the shape of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, and the huge ball at the top of the hall was made of pure gold. In the deepest part of Yuan Xuan Taoist Temple, the Laozi Moral Culture Garden was dedicated to the largest bronze statue of Laozi in China. The Yuanchen Treasure Hall was the largest sixty-year-old hall in the country. It was a blessed land to pray for the blessing of the gods. There were many famous Taoist temples in China, such as the Taoist temple on Mount Wudang (the place where divination came true), the Flying Immortal Temple on the back of Mount Qingcheng, the Dragon Tiger Mountain (the alchemy place of Zhang Daoling, the founder of the Daoist Zhengyi Sect), the Sanqing Mountain (the place where the Taoist Sanqing Sect was worshipped and incense burned heavily), the Yuan Xuan Taoist temple in Guangdong, the Zhenwu Mountain Taoist temple in Xiangyang City, Hubei Province, and the Heming Mountain Taoist temple in Dayi County, Chengdu (according to legend, it was one of the places where Zhang Daoling founded Taoism). While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
There is a Taoist temple in the mountains.
The following are some novels about Taoist temples in the mountains: - " Hidden Concubine on a Spring Night ": The story includes Chuyun Temple, where the protagonist Yan Luoning grew up. Her experience in the Taoist temple is related to the subsequent plot development, such as her master arranging things for her and Prince Jin. - The Daoist temple went bankrupt! The story revolved around the young Taoist priest, Jian Xi. After the Taoist temple she was in went bankrupt, she went down the mountain to seek refuge with Zhu Ma. Although the text did not explicitly mention that the Taoist temple was in the mountains, from the setting of the traditional Taoist temple, it might exist in a quiet place in the mountains. In addition, there were novels such as The Last Taoist Priest that might involve Taoist temples, but it was unknown whether they were specifically in the mountains, but they could also be used as a reference for Taoist novels. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
Taoist Temple font
There were many kinds of scripts related to Taoist temples, such as running script, regular script, cursive script, official script, and so on. For example, among the Taoist calligraphy works, there were Hu Wensui's calligraphy works, Weng Kaiyun's calligraphy works, Luo Hengguang's cursive calligraphy works, Zeng Qingfu's official calligraphy works, etc. In the collapsed Taoist temple of the Jin Dynasty, Tongxuan Temple, in Gaobi Village, Fucheng Town, Anze County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province, there was a stone tablet with regular script and some running script. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
Taoist temple documents
Taoist spells required the use of corresponding documents, which was an important way for Taoist masters to communicate with the gods. There are many kinds of poems, such as Qing Ci, Zou, Qi, Shen, Di, Hao, Zhuang, Guan, Li, Bang, Shu, Tie, Xi, Zhang, Biao, Jian, Shi, etc. For example, in the Canopy Law, the commonly used documents were mainly memorials, certificates, customs, chapters, and so on. The memorial had the highest standard among the Taoist chapters and tables. At first, it could only be used for "Three Pure Gods, Haotian, and the North Pole Emperor of Heaven". Later, its scope of use was expanded. It could also be used for the founder in the Canopy Dharma. When the master did not know which method to use, he could use the memorial to ask the founder to indicate which method to use. The dispatch was used for "the gods of the middle realm and the lower realm, with a slightly lower rank, as well as the prefectures of Feng Palace and Spring Qu, the city god of Jiuzhou Society, the official monarch of Tai Sui, the general of the tiger god," etc. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
There is a Taoist temple in Guiyang
There were Taoist priests in Taoist temples such as Immortal Cave Taoist Temple and Flying Dragon Taoist Temple in Guiyang. The novel "Taoist Qianshan" is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Is there a Taoist temple in Guiyang?
There was a Taoist temple in Guiyang. For example, there was a Taoist priest in Flying Dragon Temple who was a Taoist priest of Dragon Gate Sect. Nanyue Mountain used to have the largest Taoist temple in Guiyang, but now there was only an ancient well left. The novel "Taoist Qianshan" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
There is a Taoist temple in Chongqing
There were Taoist temples in Chongqing, such as Laojun Cave Taoist Temple. Laojun Cave Taoist Temple is located in Laojun Mountain of Tushan Mountain Range in Nan 'an District of Chongqing City. It is 600 meters above sea level and is now the jungle Taoist temple of Quanzhen Longmen Sect. There are many temples here, such as Dashanmen, Sanqing Hall, Nantian Gate, Cihang Hall, etc. Each temple has various buildings, stone carvings and other precious cultural relics left over from the Ming and Qing Dynasties and various historical periods. It is one of the important Taoist temples in China. Taoist priests practice here. In addition, there were also Taoist priests stationed in Taoist temples such as the Purple Cloud Palace and the Heavenly Immortal Temple in the Changshou District. The novel "Taoist Qianshan" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!