Anshan Qianshan Longquan Temple

Anshan Qianshan Longquan Temple The last temple on the first Qianshan 'Special Forces Tour' blessing route. Longquan Temple is located in a valley surrounded by mountains about three miles from Zuyue Temple, and is the largest existing Buddhist temple among the five major Zen forests in Qianshan. The temple is surrounded by strange peaks and ancient pines, and is known for its long history, appropriate architecture, and harmony with natural scenery. Longquan Temple has a long history and is said to have been founded during the Northern and Southern Dynasties (5th century AD), and has a history of more than 1500 years. According to the 'Qianshan Records', after the Buddhist monks entered Qianshan during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, some monks initially lived in Jile Cave, and later built a small temple next to Jile Cave. The existing buildings have been mostly rebuilt during the Qing Dynasty, including the Daxiong Hall, Tianwang Hall, Weituo Hall, Pilu Hall, Dragon King Temple, Sutra Pavilion and Zen Room, etc. Longquan Temple is built according to the mountain and valley, with a rigorous layout and exquisite craftsmanship, and is one of the better preserved group of buildings among the many temples in Qianshan. When I went, the hundred-year-old ginkgo in the courtyard had not fully turned yellow, and I did not see the scene of golden ginkgo shining in the sun