Exploration Guide to Jingjue Temple in Dong'a, Liaocheng, Shandong

Address: Gaoshang Village, Liuji Town, Dong'e County, Liaocheng City, Shandong Province Transportation: Self-driving navigation "Jingjue Temple", the road in the village is narrow Parking: There is an open space at the entrance of the temple, free parking Tickets: No tickets, donations are allowed in the donation box On both sides of the temple are inscribed "Majestic National Map and Benefiting All Sentient Beings". The paint and printing are a bit rough, which is incomparable to the royal or imperially built ones we visited earlier. There is a couplet promoting Buddhism on the main entrance, which exudes the local rustic flavor. Inside the temple: The main building is a gable-roofed building with blue bricks and gray tiles, with no painted decorations, and we don’t know much about other architectural languages. It is closer to the style of Shandong rural houses. There are incense tables and cushions in the main hall for worship, but the paint on the wooden doors is peeling and fading. The smell of burning incense in the temple is also different from that in large scenic spots. It has the familiar and friendly smell of burning incense in my hometown in Shandong. There were a few incense sticks in the rusty iron incense burner, burning sparsely. The main gate of the temple is not open, and entry and exit are through the side doors. The stay was no more than ten minutes and there really wasn't much to see. The temple itself is very small and is located right next to the village. Its overall style blends in with the surrounding village buildings. There must be a lot of local villagers gathering here on weekdays. Maybe this is where its wisdom lies. The "immeasurable field of blessings" mentioned in the Buddhist scriptures may be the sound of the enamel pot falling from the hands of an old man, the playing cards scattered in the bucket of a tricycle, or the coughing and laughing in the sun on the missing stone pier.