Confucius Temple || Is the Imperial College the right place to pray for academic success?

|| Is the Imperial College the right place to pray for academic success?. Don't blindly follow anymore! For academic prayers, the Confucius Temple and the Imperial College should be your first choice! In recent years, people seem to flock to the Lama Temple for its prayer effects, whether it's for wealth, career, marriage, or academics, it's their top pick. However, to truly seek academic blessings, you should turn your eyes to Chengxian Street, opposite the Lama Temple, where the Confucius Temple and the Imperial College are hidden; they are the sacred places for academic governance. The Confucius Temple, as the sacred place for worshipping Confucius during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, carries a profound historical and cultural heritage. The Imperial College, on the other hand, was the highest institution of learning and educational administration in ancient times, its status comparable to today's Tsinghua University, Peking University, and the Ministry of Education. Entering the Confucius Temple, you will be attracted by its profound historical atmosphere. The Forest of Steles with 198 stone tablets records the glorious achievements of scholars from the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties; the statue of Confucius stands tall, and during worship, please follow the traditional gestures, men with the left hand in front, women with the right hand in front, to show devotion. Inside the Dacheng Gate courtyard, 14 imperial steles stand tall, witnessing the glorious history of the Qing emperors. The Confucius Temple Historical Evolution Exhibition allows you to travel through time and space, glimpse the learning life and tools of ancient students, as if you can hear the solemn sound of worship at the Confucius Temple in history. The Dacheng Hall, the core building of the Confucius Temple, enshrines the spirit tablet of Confucius and is the sacred place for the grand ceremony of worshipping Confucius. The ritual vessels, sacrificial vessels, and musical instruments displayed inside the hall are mostly relics from the Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong periods of the Qing dynasty, quietly telling the vicissitudes of history. The ancient well, known as 'Inkstone Water Lake,' was personally named by Emperor Qianlong and has witnessed the long history of the Confucius Temple. Passing through the Confucius Temple, you come to the Imperial College. The glazed archway, as the only glazed structure in Beijing built exclusively for education, has 'Round Bridge Teaching Grace' inscribed on the front and 'Sea of Learning Festival View' on the back, both written by Emperor Qianlong, highlighting the prestigious status of the Imperial College. The Ao Head, symbolizing the top scholar, is a spot where many students touch before exams, hoping for good luck. The Biyong Hall, the core building of the Imperial College, was once the place where the emperor lectured, and still retains a strong historical atmosphere today. The Yilun Hall was the place where ancient students were called for roll call, witnessing the growth of generations of students. The Imperial College Original State Exhibition vividly displays the origin of the Imperial College and the original appearance of the ancient Imperial College through texts and artifacts, making one feel as if they are in that glorious era. If you have a student in the family, why not visit the Confucius Temple and the Imperial College? Not only can you gain a deep understanding of ancient educational culture, but you may also add a bit of good luck to your academics. Here, is the true sacred place for seeking academic success.