“Site of the Ancient Dahuaishu Tree” is inscribed on a stele. This stele stands as a testament to history. We are standing before the \u6f31\u7389\u4e95\u77f3\u7891 Stele. It marks a site of immense cultural significance.
The \u6f31\u7389\u4e95\u77f3\u7891 Stele stands at a height of 3.15 meters. Its width is over 0.73 meters. Look at the top of the stele. It is adorned with carvings of coiled dragons. The word “Memorial” is inscribed in seal script.
The front of the \u6f31\u7389\u4e95\u77f3\u7891 Stele bears five large characters. These characters read “Site of the Ancient Dahuaishu Tree” in clerical script. Interestingly, these characters were not written with a traditional pen. They were brushed on by a friend of one of the site’s restorers. He could not afford to donate money. Instead, he contributed his calligraphy. His work was so well done that it was adopted for the stele.
The Stone Sutra Pillar is the oldest artifact in the memorial garden. It is the only remaining historical evidence of the Ming Dynasty migration. This pillar was constructed in 1201. Master Huilian of Guangji Temple built it. The migration happened over 200 years later. It is the sole remaining relic of Guangji Temple.
The Stone Sutra Pillar is made of bluestone. It has an octagonal base. It rises to a height of 9.4 meters. It features four tiers and fifteen segments. The carvings are ancient and profound. The calligraphy is both powerful and fluid. The reliefs are vividly lifelike. The \u6f31\u7389\u4e95\u77f3\u7891 Stele is a treasured example of Jin Dynasty stone carving art.
The \u6f31\u7389\u4e95\u77f3\u7891 Stele reminds us of the many people who have come before us. It connects us to our ancestors. Its presence inspires reflection. It bridges the past with the present. Let us honor the stories etched in stone.