Historical research on Fang Guangyan
In ancient times, hunters chased antelopes and followed the flying stream on the cliff to the top of the cliff. A water curtain cave as beautiful as a fairyland appeared on the top of the mountains, and the high gorge stood like a door. , the waterfall falls from the sky. Behind the water curtain, on the high cliff, is a huge cave. A piece of rock spreads out like tiles and covers the roof of the cave. It is as wide as a dome. The dome is covered with stalactites of different shapes, and ivy hangs from the rock cracks. Swaying in the wind. Birds were chirping and colorful butterflies were flying above. There is a stone niche on the upper part of the back wall of the cave. There is a large stalactite in front of the niche, like a green dragon breaking through the wall. The dragon's tail droops, and the milk spring drips from the dragon's tail. The green fern is velvety and full of vitality. The wind blows through the ferns, as if a dragon's tail is moving. The ancients jokingly called it "Dragon's Tail Spring". There is a fissure in the high gorge on the right side of the cave. It stretches forward along the cliff and the trail leads to another dangerous cave. People call it "Antelope Cave" to commemorate the antelope that led the way.
According to "Sanshan Zhi", in the second year of Jianlong in the Northern Song Dynasty (961), a monk built a stone platform and stacked stones as steps, and built a Fangguangyan courtyard in the cave. Because the cave was square and wide, he took the The tenth part of the Buddhist scriptures is named "Fang Guang" with profound meaning. It is also called Fang Guangyan and Fang Guangdongtian. There are ancient stone steps preserved in the cave, and the hanging stone is engraved with "Inscription from Chunxi Bingwu of Song Dynasty (1186)". The hermit Huang Feixiong selected ten beautiful places in Fangguang Cave and wrote poems about them, which made Fangguang Rock famous far and wide and became a famous tourist attraction in Fuzhou during the Song Dynasty. Huang Feixiong was a Jinshi in the second year of Jiatai (1202), and was awarded the rank of officer and soldier. He had no intention of pursuing an official career within two years of taking office, so he resigned and lived in seclusion in Sandao Village at the foot of Fangguangyan on the bank of Dazhang River. He taught and taught apprentices. He often traveled to Fangguangyan in his spare time. For the rest of his life.
Later, a giant camphor floated along the flood water and stopped at the Shibi River in Geling. It floated for a long time. Someone carved it into the image of Lord Bintou Lu (Fuhu Luohan) and enshrined it in the cave. , when there was a drought and the seedlings dried up, the county magistrate often came to Fangguangyan to pray for rain, and later took the wooden statue back to the city to offer sacrifices and pray.
Volume 4 of Zhang Shinan's (Around 1225) "Youhuan Jiwen" records this event and describes the high danger of Fang Guangyan: "Now when the county official prays for rain, he will bow to greet it. He should be like this The image has white eyebrows and dragon bells, and is as vivid as a bell. Every time he comes to the city, people pay homage and are happy to see him come but regret to see him go... Since the statue was created, the incense has been growing day by day. There is a three-story pavilion in Fang Guangyan, which is not covered with half tiles. It can't be disturbed by strong winds and rains. , the peaks and peaks turn, and the scenery suddenly changes. The caves are flying and the temples are ethereal, making people look at the vastness and forget about it. "
Monk Zhenchao, famous for Zhongxing Fangguangyan Temple, is a native of She County. Because his father had wandered around the country and never returned, he went out to look for his father when he was sixteen years old, but he never met him. Later, he converted to Zen Master Xiaotian of Dongchan Temple in Jiaxing and was ordained and ordained. He traveled all over the world's famous mountains and jungles and visited venerable Buddhist temples. After entering Fujian, I visited Fang Guangyan because of its reputation. However, I saw the temple in decline and the Buddhist temple in ruins. I was so sad that I decided to raise money to rebuild it. Since entering Fang Guangyan, he has been carrying a heavy basket and working hard. At night, I sit down and recite the Buddha's name, without my ribs touching the mat. Fang Guangyan got acquainted with many literati and celebrities in Fuzhou at that time, and they worked together to build it carefully, giving Fang Guangyan a completely new look.
The Records of Tianquan Pavilion written by Chen Minghe of the Ming Dynasty records: "In the eighteenth year of Wanli (1590), monk Zhenchao from Jingshan came to visit Siyan and admired its tranquility. He wanted to hang a tin ladle and sit on the ground. During the Wei Dynasty, Lin Junxi Gong (Lin Yingqi, the son of Nanyu Lin Chunze) first laid down the money and scattered the Tanyue, so he rebuilt the abbot's house in the middle and next to the Zen room. It was built in 1590 and was completed in 1591. Fang Bolinjun Daoqiao (Lin Ruchu, the grandson of Nanyu Lin Chunze) inscribed on his forehead. "Tianquan Pavilion" has a hanging spring shining at the end of the eaves and a stream hanging outside the sill. The pavilion is famous for its springs, hence its name. "The whole structure of Tianquan Pavilion is based on the cliff, with dozens of vertical wooden tops supported on the bare rock. Amazing.
After Zhenchao monk rebuilt Fang Guangyan Yuan, he actively developed surrounding attractions. Chen Yixiang (son of Chen Kui, the observer) and his nephew Chen Yao from Taiwan Island, under the guidance of monk Zhenchao, developed Xuanhan Rock one kilometer away from Fangguang Rock in the 33rd year of Wanli (1605). Xuanhan Rock is now Luohan Rock. The ancient cave is shaped like a bergamot holding flowers, with a stone waterfall next to it, and the environment is elegant.
Red Cliff Scenic Area is famous for its peak pillars and clusters of peaks. The lush cliffs are covered with stone pillars, especially the Stone Pillar Peak on the top of the cliff. There are both independent stone pillars and groups of stone pillars that are close together, pointing directly to the sky. It is very spectacular and amazing. The magic of nature. The Red Cliff Scenic Area also has Shilong Ridge, Niubi Grottoes, Tianyuan Waterfall, Zhulian Waterfall, and layers of mysterious ancient terraces that make people forget to leave.
To the west of Red Cliff Scenic Area is Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area. Tianmen Mountain is famous for the Tianmen Cave and Tianmen Window formed by the huge rocks in the mountain. According to the "Yongtai County Chronicle" published in the Republic of China: "The five capitals in the east of Tianmen Cave are strange and strange, like Fang Guang and Fang Huqi. However, the prosperous site is in oblivion, and no one has ever cared about it. Looking at the huge stone standing like a door in the distance, there are lions squatting on it. On the cliff, there are two stone holes that are as round as wheels. Every time the black rabbit rises from the east, one can see dozens of people in the hole. Today, Tianmen Cave has become. Famous attractions in Geling. The most magical thing in the Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area is the Calabash Falls. The shape of the waterfall is like a gourd lying on its side. The flowing water rotates in multiple stages in a huge stone pot, falling layer by layer. Finally, it gushes out from the mouth of the gourd, like pearls scattered, and is also known as For "pouring pearls from gourds". The underground river is even more peculiar. The flowing water cuts deeply into the river bed, like a line of sky. The huge rocks on both sides are framed layer by layer, blocking out the sky and the sun. The water dripping from the cave wall condenses into a stone milk shaped like "Guanyin", which is lifelike and fully demonstrates the wonder of God's creation.