The beauty of the Zen atmosphere at Dabe Temple

Daci Temple in Chengdu was founded during the Wei and Jin dynasties, and has a history of more than 1600 years. Throughout history, due to Emperor Xuanzong and Emperor Xizong of Tang seeking refuge in Shu from chaos, many court painters also entered Sichuan, leading to a great flourishing of painting in the region. Over the Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties, nearly a thousand years, numerous renowned painters created countless exquisite murals at Daci Temple, making the mural art of Daci shine brilliantly, on par with Dunhuang. Experts have commented that all the portraits in the temple are 'peerless masterpieces of their time,' and Su Dongpo highly praised the Tang paintings of Daci Temple as 'exquisitely unparalleled in the world'. For a long time, Daci Temple has held its position as the center of Buddhism, culture, commerce, and entertainment in Chengdu. It could even be said that Daci Temple has nurtured the most attractive urban temperament of Chengdu: a love for life, an optimistic and inclusive attitude towards life; a leisurely and composed lifestyle, and a diverse array of artistic schools and folk cultures.