Jing 'an Temple, which was built in the most prosperous area of Shanghai, was not demolished.
Nowadays, with the increase of the country's comprehensive strength, every city has also established various tourist attractions to attract tourists. When we want to travel, the places we choose are mostly the bustling areas of first-and second-tier cities. The bustling commercial areas we usually see are surrounded by shopping malls, office buildings, etc. I wonder if you have ever seen a temple built in the center of the bustling area?
There is such a temple in Jing 'an District, Shanghai. It was built in the most prosperous place in Shanghai, and this area is even named after this temple. This temple is Jing 'an Temple.
people say: Jing' an Temple now exists, followed by Jing' an District. Jing' an District became famous because of Jing' an Temple, and its economy was also driven by it, making it the center of the city.
Jing' an Temple was first established in the Three Kingdoms period, and then moved to this site. After years of renovation, its scale gradually expanded, and you can see the splendid Jing' an Temple from a distance in the city center. The temple covers an area of 22, square meters, and its patterns are also very many, including the Dharma Hall, the Bell Tower and the Guanyin Hall. Every day, there are an endless stream of pilgrims coming to Jing 'an Temple. In addition, many tourists will come here to offer incense. The temple is surrounded by the business district of Nanjing West Road, so it is also one of the tourist attractions chosen by tourists, and the local tourism industry is very developed.
Although it is said that Buddhism should not focus on profit, Jing 'an Temple still has the rule of setting up tickets, and the fare is 5 yuan. Although tickets are charged, there are still many devout tourists who will go in to burn incense. Jing 'an Temple will also give porridge when it is in Laba, and the aunts who give porridge will also say to tourists when they send porridge. May you be blessed by the Bodhisattva. ? Su Zhai in Jing 'an Temple is also famous for a long time. Vegetarian food and vegetarian noodles provided by the store are deeply loved by pilgrims, and the demand is in short supply every day. During the Mid-Autumn Festival every year, Jing 'an Temple will also make vegetarian moon cakes, which many tourists will buy and give to relatives and friends.
There are also many visitors to Jing 'an District who ask, wouldn't it look very disharmonious to build a temple in the middle of such a prosperous area? Why hasn't it been demolished? Actually, Shanghai is a place that pays great attention to geomantic omen. Besides, Jing 'an Temple has a long history and its cultural value is particularly high, so many developers also say that? Not to be taunted? . A tourist once asked the local driver why Jing 'an Temple was not demolished when he was hitchhiking. The driver's answer was really hilarious. The driver said: Because it's the gate of hell down there. ?
In fact, even if some people are no longer superstitious, they still like to go to some temples occasionally to offer incense and pray for blessings to satisfy a sustenance in their hearts. Do you often go to temples to burn incense?