Gazing upon Zhengguo Temple, can you sense the whispers of ancient prayers? Here at Badachu, the Eighth Great Site, stands Zhengguo Temple, a beacon of Buddhist tradition since the Tang Dynasty. Zhengguo Temple’s history intertwines with the now-gone Qingliang Temple. Originally, this site served as a cremation ground, the “Yongluo Lin”, for Qingliang Temple. Then during the Tang Dynasty, a monk named Lu Shi began building what we now know as Zhengguo Temple. Legend claims Lu Shi arrived in a boat, guided by two child disciples. During a severe drought, these children miraculously brought rain, earning Lu Shi the title “Monk of Responsive Miracles” and prompting the temple’s first name, “Ganzheng Temple”. The temple’s name evolved again during the Yuan and Ming Dynasties. It became Zhenhai Temple during the Yuan Dynasty and finally, Zhengguo Temple during the Ming Dynasty. The temple we see today features a central axis with the Shanmen Hall, the Tianwang Hall, and the Daxiong Baodian (Hall of the Three Buddhas). To the east, a serene courtyard garden awaits. To the west, a path winds through a bamboo forest leading to the mysterious Momi Cliff. Imagine the Qing Dynasty Prince Mianyu and Princess Shuo composing poetry in the tranquil east courtyard. Picture the scholar Guizhou hiding beneath Momi Cliff, seeking refuge and inspiration. Zhengguo Temple is more than just stones and wood. It’s a living testament to centuries of faith, miracles, and the enduring power of human connection.
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