Does Mr. Foxiang really have an ancient tomb? The amazing story behind the Buddhist Incense Pavilion
Most of the so-called supernatural events we have seen happened in classical buildings. Because classical buildings have a long history and a relatively strong yin energy, it is very likely to find what we call "ghost stories". Beijing There are also ten supernatural events, one of which is about the ancient tomb of Foxiang Pavilion. In this issue of architectural feng shui, we will take you to understand whether there really is an ancient tomb in Foxiang Pavilion?
The Buddhist Incense Pavilion is a classic work of classical architecture
On the 21-meter-high square platform of Qianshan Mountain in Wanshou Mountain, this Buddhist Incense Pavilion is located. It is 40 meters high, with 8 sides, 3 floors and 4 double eaves. Facing Kunming Lake in the south and backed by the Sea of Wisdom, it can be said that the Feng Shui is very good. With it as the center, the various building groups spread out neatly and symmetrically to both sides, as if the stars are holding the moon, and they are majestic.
The upper level of Foxiang Pavilion is inscribed with "Shiyanfeng Sect", the middle level is with "Weather Zhaohui", and the lower level is with "Yunwai Tianxiang". When we walked in, we saw that there were eight huge ironwood Optimus Primes in the pavilion. The structure was very complex and it could be said to be a masterpiece of architecture.
When was the Buddhist Incense Pavilion built?
During the Qianlong period, Emperor Qianlong took a fancy to this place and planned to build a nine-story longevity tower here. But when it reached the eighth floor, Emperor Qianlong suddenly issued an imperial edict to stop the construction and rebuild the Buddhist Incense Pavilion. This is how this magnificent building was born.
The Eight-Power Allied Forces invaded, and Foxiang Pavilion was destroyed by the war. During the Guangxu period, he rebuilt it according to the original site and enshrined Buddha statues inside. Every year on New Year's Eve, the Empress Dowager Cixi would burn incense and worship Buddha here. This is the Buddhist Incense Pavilion we see today.
Why build the Buddhist Incense Pavilion?
Emperor Qianlong wanted to build a nine-story pagoda. Why didn't he stop building it when it reached the eighth floor and only the last floor was left? Moreover, he issued an imperial edict to demolish all the eight-story pagodas that had been built and transform them into the Buddhist Incense Pavilion. What's the whole story here? The reasons have always been controversial and confusing, adding a layer of mystery to the Buddhist Incense Pavilion.
The theory of suppressing ghosts
This is the most mysterious theory. At that time, Qianlong took a fancy to this geomantic treasure land and wanted to build a large garden here. Before the project started, someone came to advise that although the location was good, there was an ancient tomb under Wanshou Mountain, which belonged to a certain princess during the Ming Dynasty, so it was better not to leave it alone.