Chapter 1968 Dabaoen Temple

"The 480 temples in the Southern Dynasties, and so many towers in the mist and rain."

"The 480 temples in this poem refer to the large number of attic temples around the Jinling area, and the origin of these 480 temples comes from the Dabaoen Temple in Yuhuatai."

On the rain flower platform in Jinling, there are lush green mountains and green mountains. On the steps in front of Dabaoen Temple, King Wen was climbing up the steps, accompanied by a middle-aged scholar.

This middle-aged scholar was Guan Zhongyi, the first aide to the Wen Mansion who had a secret meeting with Zhang Biwu that day, and was able to represent King Wen to a certain extent, and was the first aide to the King Wen's house.

Guan Zhongyi smiled and asked in a timely manner: "I heard that this Dabaoen Temple is also related to the Taizu of this dynasty?"

When asking this question, it is not that Guan Zhongyi does not know the allusions, but that he must support the topics of his superiors without being too stiff.

If Guan Zhongyi only praised the beauty and majesty of Dabaoen Temple at this time, then there would be nothing to go on with the topic of King Wen. Now, a rhetorical question not only follows the core of Dabaoen Temple in King Wen’s topic, but also promptly raises the second question, greatly improving the topic's extension.

The words were comfortable, and King Wen was naturally very satisfied. He said: "Dabaoen Temple is the second Buddhist temple in Chinese history. The first is White Horse Temple, and the second is this Dabaoen Temple. After thousands of years of change, its name has been changed many times. But what really made it famous was the predecessor of Dabaoen Temple, Ashoka Pagoda, which was then burned down by war. Before Taizu ascended the throne, he rose to the throne in his early years. He became a monk at Jiming Temple next door. Later, he founded the foundation of Daqin and ordered the reconstruction of Ashoka Pagoda in the name of Empress Xiaoci Gao."

"The local Ming was inspired by the grace of Taizu and Empress Xiaoci Gao, so he named it Dabaoen Temple."

"There has stood in the wind and rain for more than 360 years. However, Taizu and Empress Xiaoci Gao have passed away. Only the Dabaoen Temple is still full of incense. The nine-level five-color glass pagoda inside is made of glass. It is a unique and unique place in the world. You can go and take a look with me later."

Guan Zhongyi smiled bitterly when he heard this and said, "The prince knows that I don't have a good impression of Buddhism."

King Wen chuckled and joked: "I know you are from the Yin-Yang School. Speaking of which, I am a member of the Xuanmen lineage, and naturally I have no good feelings for Buddhism. However, today, Taoism has become a settlement now, and Buddhism is gradually becoming active and prosperous. Since this is the case, you should learn more about Buddhism. There are still some advantages to the true Buddhism."

While speaking, the two had already entered the Dabaoen Temple with many pilgrims and tourists.

After crossing the temple gate, King Wen did not go to the most magnificent and lively Main Hall, but to Guanyin Hall.

In the Guanyin Hall, there are also many pilgrims who are piously worshiping Buddha, and some are asking for a future. An old monk in his seventies is sitting at the door, responsible for explaining the signature.

King Wen came in disguise without alarming others. He entered the hall and looked up at the statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva with a compassionate appearance. The carved building was towering, and the Buddha statue stood in front of him like a giant. There seemed to be the sound of Sanskrit singing and chanting scriptures in his ears. The incense burning into his nose was different from the outside world.
Chapter completed!