Huayan Temple in Chongqing
Huayan Temple is located in the foot of the big and
ancient mountain known as Dalaoshan in the western part of Chongqing. It was
constructed near a cave situated in cliff of mountain. Throughout the year, one
can find the water splashing from streams of mountain just as water. This temple
is in south western part of the Datong City in province of Shanxi. Huayan
Temple is biggest as well as well preserved temple build in the period of Jin
and Liao dynasties. It has survived several wars, disorders, declines and rises
of various times. It is supposed to be constructed in eight year in reign of
Qingning. It houses lot of bronze as well as stone statues of many emperors who
ruled China. It was partially destroyed in war in latter period of Liao
dynasty. But, it was reconstructed in third year of reign of Tianquan in period
of Jin dynasty. Datong City which was previously known as Pingcheng was capital
city of Jin and Liao dynasties. Therefore, Huayan temple was taken as state
property.
Various religious activities originated from the
temple
The term Huayan has old word in Chinese language, hua
which means flower. The entire region of Huayan Temple has three parts mainly.
They are Reception Hall, Huayan Cave, and an impressive Sakyamuni Hall. This area
is in fact solemn area as it contains many Buddhist figures which as very
respectful and stately. The history and origin behind the Huayan Temple is
fully lost in world of mystery. Existing records of history show the start of
various religious activities that happened in the year 1599 in period of Ming
Dynasty. All these activities were improved in the period of Qing Dynasty as
lot of significantly prominent monks came from various parts of the world in
order to practice the different rituals in Buddhism. It led to formation of one
religious community gradually. At this temple, the first abbot was Master
Shengke from this specific community.
As the formal foundation of Huayan Temple was during Qing
Dynasty, it has had sixty four abbots in order to direct all the work that
happened there. During the superseding years, activities related to religion have
very well reflected element of prosperity which came only from donations of hundreds
of worshipers believing in Buddhism. The Huayan temple at present possesses a
huge source of musical instruments for use in religious activities, relics,
Buddhist classics, paintings as well as poems by well known personages, horizontal
inscribed boards which are embroidered, and several couplets that are written over
scrolls in the midst of its treasures.
The Huayan Temple and surrounding region are splendid
and also magnificent strikingly. There are several bright ancient Buddhist here.
The exterior part of temple is sheltered fully by the numerous hug and ancient trees.
The entire view is as a picture. Mountain scenery near temple is extraordinary.
It creates a perfect vision that of heaven on earth. The Huayan Lake near the
temple is favourite spot of many travellers. Ne can swim here to the content of
heart.
Travel Tips
The Huayan Temple can be visited any time. Bus, taxi
and flight services are available to reach Chongqing. Take bus or taxi to reach
temple from there.
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