Text/Zhao Juan
Do you have a moment when you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of the cars and horses and find a pure land of the soul? Did you have a moment when you wanted to go on a trip that you could just go? Do you have a moment when you want to find the source of the world and turn to the Spring Mountain?
Quanzhou has a long reputation, quite a sense of "hidden in the city", and has the charm of an ancient city, which is actually the first choice for travel. The mountain is not high, and the immortal is named. Coming to Quanzhou, it is natural to choose Qingyuan Mountain. Qingyuan Mountain Scenic Area has a radius of 40 miles, the main peak is 498 meters above sea level, and Quanzhou City Mountain City is dependent on each other, reflecting each other, like a bright pearl, shining dazzling light. Confucianism and Buddhism and foreign religions in the mountains are harmonious and symbiotic, and since ancient times, it has been a hermitage for countless celebrities, and is known as the "First Mountain of Penglai in Southern Fujian".
Seek its name, look for its mountain. Mountaineering is due to finding its culture, understanding its thickness, taking its spirit, and more from experiencing the joy of perseverance, experiencing a process of complete relaxation of body and mind, and inner soothing.
Happy May Day holiday, travel with the son. The boat and car finally arrived at Qingyuan Mountain. Everywhere you look, you can see the greenery, lush greenery, and the sun shines everywhere, covering the rolling mountains with a bright green coat. The mountains overlap each other, like the ripples of the sea.
Move forward slowly, afraid of missing every scenery. Along the way, the ancient trees are towering, the old dry branches, the green shade is like a cover, and the scenery is lush. Walking to the southern foot of the right peak, tourists are weaving, and a stone statue of Lao Tzu stands impressively in front of the eyes, and everyone looks up. Lao Tzu was a famous philosopher, thinker and founder of Taoism in China during the Spring and Autumn Period, and his 5,000-word masterpiece "Tao Te Ching" had a profound impact on future generations in the field of philosophy. "The Tao gives birth to one, life to two, two to three, and three to all things" has long been familiar to the heart. Because of his writing, he admired Lao Tzu even more, so he crowded in front of him and took photos to commemorate the occasion.
The seated statue of Lao Tzu is 5.63 meters high and 8.01 meters wide, which is the largest preserved volume in China, the most evocative carving technique, and the oldest Taoist stone carving, so it is jokingly called "Lao Tzu the first in the world". The stone statue is serene, once seated, with a robe and a back to the green mountain. The face is smiling, the forehead lines are clear, the cheeks are slightly convex, the eyes are forward, the bridge of the nose is high, the ears are drooping and the shoulders are hanging, and the hair is fluttering. The mouth is slightly open, the left hand is on the knee, and the right hand is supported, which is more lofty and far-reaching, quite a sense of being away from the dust.
The "Quanzhou Fuzhi" during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty records that Lao Jun made a statue: "The stone statue is made in heaven, and the good deeds are slightly carved." Legend has it that the stone statue was originally natural, resembling an old man, and later there were "good deeds" carved according to its appearance, and also carved Lao Tzu's idea of "advocating nature" on it. The folds of the stone statue clothes are clear, the knife technique is skillful, soft and boneless, and the knife is successful. The stone statue is lifelike, both shape and spirit, secretly surprised, praising the purity of its "good deeds" carving, the sophistication of the technique, and portraying its clear atmosphere into pure fire. Suddenly curious, they all said that the road is simple, could it be that this skilled craftsman has already realized the true meaning of Taoism and understood its Taoist essence?
After paying homage to the statue of Lao Jun, slowly moving forward according to the mountain, all the way is full of greenery, the mountain wind and the birds are singing in unison, the cliff carvings and the flowers appear together, which is pleasing to the eyes. Walk down the steps to the west side of Mida Rock, where the purple qi lingers, and see the "Tower of Master Hongyi". Master Hongyi spent 14 years in his later years promoting the Dharma in the southern Fujian area, and died in 1942 in the evening room of the Wenling Nursing Home in Quanzhou. In March 1952, the "Tower of Master Hongyi" was built on Qingyuan Mountain, and the relics of the master were placed in the tower. The building materials of the stone tower are made of white granite in Quanzhou, and the top of the tower is a spider-web-type algae well imitation wooden bucket arch structure, which is stacked layer by layer to increase the spatial effect in the tower; on the front wall, there is a "portrait of Lawyer Hongyi" carved from diabase, which is a "tear ink painting" made by Mr. Feng Zikai when he was sad. At that time, when he heard the news of the master's death, he was very sad and decided to paint a portrait of the master and commemorate it forever. So I lifted my spirits and painted solemnly. When he was studying ink, tears dripped in the Yanchi, so he cried and rubbed the ink with tears, deeply recalled, slowly conceived, and then held up the pen dipped in tear ink, and painted a simple line, both shape and spirit, and a lifelike portrait for the mage, which was known as a rare "tear ink painting" in the world. The "intersection of sorrow and joy" in front of the stupa is the last ink left by Master Koichi before his death. The main entrance of the pagoda is engraved with the handwriting of the master, and on both sides of the door there are couplets that read, "Purifying one's heart is like a light and a wind and a moon, and the stone of his mountain is only beneficial to the master, and the horizontal criticism is "nothing to be obtained." On the Qingyuan Mountain, many relics of Master Hongyi can also be seen, including "Remembering the Buddha does not forget to save the country, and to save the country, we must recite the Buddha." The whole stone tower is integrated with the surrounding space, cliff carvings, and environmental greenery, which is more solemn and solemn, which makes the people who come to visit feel nostalgia and reverence. On the left cliff is a stone carving of Zhao Puchu, president of the Buddhist Association of China, "Leaving a trail of victory in the ancient rivers and mountains, and a forest of wind and moon accompanied by high monks". ”
On the high stone on the left side of the tower, there is a seated statue of Master Hongyi, with a clear wind and bones, peace and tranquility, and a compassionate look. Looking at this stone statue, I remembered the "Farewell" given to my friend Xu Xianyuan, "Outside the long pavilion, beside the ancient road, the grass is green and blue... Ask the king when he will come, and when he comes, he will not linger." This song is desolate and thick, and the meaning is long. With compassion in mind, the Buddhists teach sentient beings to do all evil and do good deeds. Standing here, worshipping, the heart has gradually become calm and comfortable.
Climb the stairs and see the scenery everywhere. The Confucian, Shi, And Dao mo cliff carvings and tomb pagodas are like a cultural feast, making people greedy and quietly enjoy this delicious feast. These monuments are like pearls scattered in the mountains, like the charm of treasures, exuding the qingfen of China's thick culture.
The sun sprinkled through the fine leaves, like broken silver on the stone steps, layered on top of each other, the wind and shadow swaying, exceptionally beautiful. Surrounded by the smell of herbs, take a deep breath, like drinking nectar, like sipping jelly, instantly purify the body and mind, immersed in it, have forgotten the worries of the world. I wonder if it is really a day in the mountains, a thousand years in the world, or has been feathered into an immortal, otherwise why is it so clear in body and mind?
Moving forward according to the mountain, the physical strength is gradually exhausted, looking up at the bright sun, Quanzhou in May is different from the north, hot as fire, I temporarily miscalculated, wearing long pants and long coats to climb the mountain, far from the wisdom of children, go out in advance with short-sleeved thin shirts. Heat is tired, suddenly tired. The child saw this and helped me carry the water and the bag, but despite this, I was still sweating like rain, weak, and my legs were trembling. Simply pull the trousers to the knees and roll the long sleeves into short sleeves.
Climbing to the dry mouth, creeping, one step and three swings, the child abandoned me, climbed quickly alone, and then turned back and asked loudly: "Can the mother still drink water?" The anger in my heart ignored me, but I listened to it and replied, "I died of thirst." Who knew that the stinky boy smiled slyly: "Mom, climb the mountain quickly, until this time there is water to drink." "I was angry and annoyed and funny. This boy provoked the Fa to come out.
Dragged by children all the way, finally reached the top, standing on the railing, overlooking the mountains, a sense of pride spontaneously emerged. Overlooking Quanzhou City, the new charm of the ancient city can be seen from all sides; the verdant mountains have entered the heart. The mountain breeze is in your ears and cool. Rejoicing, as if entering the Buddha's realm, calm and serene, Uncle Li and the phrase "intersection of sorrow and joy" instantly poured into his heart, Thinking why not in life, the hard work and bitterness on the road instantly disappeared.
Rest for a moment, take in the beautiful scenery, suddenly feel thirsty, there is little water left in the backpack, I think if there is a cup of water to drink at this moment, there is fruit to eat, it should be a beautiful thing, to turn around, but it is a flat road, very happy, along the opposite asphalt road slowly down, hiking only a few hundred meters, and a joy into the eyes, see a striking signboard, on the book "herbal tea shop". At a fast pace, herbal tea, fruits, snacks are all available, so find a perfect place to eat.
Suddenly enlightened: Fang jue worldly things will eventually go through a thousand hardships, and only then will they have a true taste! Without history, how can we know the sweet joy!
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