What's the name of Li Tian Wang Tower in Tota? The tower in the hands of King Li Jing of Tota.
Yes, it is the pagoda in the picture. The pagoda in the hands of Li Jing, the king of Tota, should look like this. Speaking of Shengjiao Temple, some people may not be familiar with it, but if you mention its landmark building, the burning lighthouse, everyone who knows Beijing culture will know it. Burning lighthouse, full name burning Buddha Pagoda, commonly known as Tongzhou Pagoda. It is almost a symbol of the ancient city of Tongzhou, silently guarding the throat of the Grand Canal entering Beijing. The so-called "one tower shadow recognizes Tongzhou".
In order to promote Buddhism, Emperor Hanming of the Eastern Han Dynasty ordered "burning lanterns to show Buddha" in palaces and temples on the fifteenth night of the first month, which has been passed down to this day. On this day, it is particularly appropriate to pass lights under the burning lighthouse and pay homage to the Buddha. The burning lighthouse was built in the Northern Zhou Dynasty, but it has been constantly damaged and rebuilt. The present tower was restored by 1985. Detailed information about the burning lighthouse can be found online, so there is no need to list them here.
Old photo of Tongzhou tower, this tower has collapsed, and now it is a replica reconstruction.
One question: Did you say anything when you built this tower? According to the information, it is the "River Demon in Baota Town". The tower was built beside the Grand Canal, and its purpose was to prevent monsters in the water from making waves. As for what this monster is, some people say it is a dragon, others say it is catfish essence. This catfish essence was designed and captured by Mr. Ji Xiaolan, an all-round college student, and chained in a deep well under the tower. Deep wells lead to the sea, also called sea eyes. Suppress the monster in the water, and the sea will not flow back. Naturally, it will be calm and one side will be safe.
/kloc-The cartoon Tongzhou Tower published in the 1950s tells a more revolutionary legend: a rebellious hero was crushed under the tower by corrupt officials and finally liberated.
Comic Tongzhou tower
Why is this tower called "burning lighthouse"? The name of stupa naturally comes from Buddhism. Burning Buddha is a past Buddha in Buddhism, also known as the ancient Buddha burning Buddha or Dingguang Buddha. It is said that when the Buddha was born, everything around him was like a lamp, hence the name "Prince Burning a Lamp". Light represents wisdom, and the burning Buddha represents the light of wisdom that drives away darkness.
King Li Jing of Tota
Oh, by the way, how do I remember that the Taoist priest who lit the lamp in the novel Romance of the Gods seems to have a very powerful pagoda? He gave the tower to Nezha's father, Li Jing, and Li Jing became the king of Tota.
So, is this burning lighthouse beside the Grand Canal the same as the tower of The Romance of the Gods? First, let's look at the story of Romance of the Gods: Nezha killed Li Gen, a sea patrol hag, drew the dragon tendons of Ao Bing, the third prince of the East China Sea, and beat up Ao Guang, the dragon king, who complained to the Jade Emperor that it never rains but it pours. Excavate in a rage to kill Nezha, Nezha gut, gouge out the bones and cut the meat back to excavate. From then on, father and son turned against each other. Later, Nezha's master Taiyi was reborn as a lotus flower with the help of real people, seeking revenge on Li Jing. Excavate is no match for Nezha, and runs away in a mess. When he is in crisis, he needs someone to help him. Nezha wanted to kill red eye with the Taoist priest, and then,
"Road flyover jumped away, tearing sleeves at every move. I saw auspicious clouds hovering, purple fog hovering, everything falling, and Nezha shrouded in Linglong Tower. The Taoist clapped his hands on the tower, and the tower was furious. He lit Nezha and cried, "Forgive me! The Taoist priest asked outside the tower, "Nezha, do you know your father?" ? Nezha had to promise again and again: "Sir! I recognized my father. The Taoist said, "If I can recognize my father, I will spare you." "The Taoist hurried to the pagoda. Nezha opened his eyes and saw that his body was not burnt out."
The Taoist priest called Li Jing again and said, "Kneel down and I will give you this golden pagoda in secret. Nezha refuses to accept, you can burn the tower. "Nezha is around, just secretly complaining." The Taoist said, "Nezha! Since then, your father and son have been caring for each other, and over time, they have been ministers of the same temple, assisting Mingjun and making a positive result. There is no need to talk about the past. Nezha! Go back. " "
Li Jing knelt down and said, "My master is virtuous and carries things, and he is happy to help others." . May I ask your Excellency's name, the famous mountain? Where is the cave? "Being original is a Taoist who lights a lamp in Jue Yuan Cave in Lingjiusan," said the Taoist. ""
Taoist priests have rich magic weapons for burning lanterns. After giving it to the Regent Linglong Tower, there are a bunch of treasures such as Dinghaizhu.
Because modern works always over-beautify Nezha's characters, readers ignore the original text of What Makes the Sea Noisy. In fact, the fight between Nezha and the Dragon King in the novel is purely a fairy fight, but objectively speaking, Nezha is more indefensible. It is because of Nezha's irrationality that the Dragon Palace is restless. If we go back to the original novel, it means that the Taoist priests who burn lanterns suppress Nezha with exquisite pagodas, so that father and son can live in harmony and the world can be calm.
Nezha beautified by the present age.
Does the burning lighthouse belong to the burning Buddha or the burning Tao? After Buddhism was introduced into China, it merged with local beliefs. Novels like "The List of Gods" all transform the burning Buddha into a burning Taoist, and the symbolic meaning is similar. Since the Sui and Tang Dynasties, there has been a folk belief that Dingguang Buddha can bring peace and stability to people all over the world. Therefore, Tongzhou Tower is named "Burning Lamp", which is exactly what people hope this tower will have the power to suppress rivers and seas and ensure the safety of one side.
In fact, not only the Tongzhou Tower in Beijing, but also many burning lighthouses all over the country have similar religious significance. Burning a lighthouse means that people pray to the Buddha for light, illuminate the darkness with wisdom, and drive away ignorance, so as to deter evil spirits, protect the safety of land and water, and live a peaceful and happy life.
Tongzhou Shengjue Temple holds lanterns to worship Buddha.