There are numerous Taoist temples, and the following are only the famous ones:
1. Taoist ancestral hall
Beijing Baiyun Temple, Ruicheng Yongle Palace and Huxian Chongyang Palace-Quanzhen Taoist ancestral hall;
Dragon Tiger Mountain Tianshi Mansion-Zhengyi ancestral hall;
the Maoshan Taoist Temple in Jurong-the ancestral court of Shangqing School;
Longevity Chongzhen Palace in Gezaoshan-ancestral hall of Lingbao Sect;
Tongbai Palace in Tiantai Mountain-Jindannan Zongzuting;
Xishan Wanshou Palace-ancestral hall of Jingming Road;
Jinxian Temple in the Meridian Valley-ancestral hall of Taoism in Korea
2. Ancestral temple of gods
Taiqing Palace in Luyi and Tianjing Palace in Guoyang-ancestral temple of Laojun in Taishang;
the ancestral temple of the Western Queen Mother in Tianchi, Tianshan Mountain-the ancestral temple of the Queen Mother;
Taihe Palace in Wudang Mountain-the ancestral temple of Zhenwu Emperor;
Qiqu Mountain Temple in Zitong-Wenchang Dijunzu Temple
Jiezhou Guandi Temple-Guansheng Dijunzu Temple;
Mount Tai Bixia Temple-Bixia Yuanjun Ancestral Temple;
Taishan Daimiao-the ancestral temple of Dongyue Emperor;
Mazu Tempel, Meizhou-the ancestral temple of Tianhou Niangniang;
baijiao Tzu Chi Palace-the ancestral temple of Emperor Baosheng;
3. North China
Dongyue Temple in Beijing, Lvzu Palace in Financial Street, Di 'anmen Fire Temple, Tianhou Palace in Tianjin, Yuqing Temple in Tangshan, Beiyue Temple in Quyang, Shifang Courtyard in Luquan, Kuixing Building in Chengde, Beiyue Temple in Hengshan, Daluo Palace in Mianshan, Wanrong Houtu Temple, Daoguan Temple in North Wudang Mountain and Taiqing Palace in Hohhot
4. Northeast China. Xi 'an Baxian Palace, Xi 'an Metropolitan God Temple, Huashan Yuquan Temple, Huayin Xiyue Temple, Baoji Jintai Temple, Jiaxian Baiyun Temple, Liuba Zhangliang Temple, Ziyang Real Palace, Lanzhou Baiyun Temple, Lanzhou Yanzheng Temple, Tianshui Tai Hao Palace, Tianshui Yuquan Temple, Kongtong Mountain Taihe Palace, Xining Tulou Temple
6, East China. Suzhou Xuanmiao Temple, Shangzhen Temple on the dome, Tianfei Palace in Taicang, Chengxu Taoist Temple in Zhouzhuang, Sanshan Taoist Temple in Wuxi, Runzhou Taoist Temple in Zhenjiang, Ganyuan Taoist Temple in Jintan
Changzhou Balong Temple, Qionghua Taoist Temple in Yangzhou, Tianshi Taoist Temple in Fengxian, Baopu Taoist Temple in Hangzhou, Fuxing Taoist Temple in Yuhuangshan, Xiuzhen Taoist Temple in Wuzhen, Yujishan Temple in Huiji, Chongyang Palace in Xinchang, and Taoist Temple in Cicheng. Nanchang Wanshou Palace, Lushan Fairy Cave, Longhu Mountain Grand Shangqing Palace, Longhu Mountain Zhengyi Temple, Sanqing Mountain Sanqing Palace, Gexian Mountain Gexian Temple
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Temples-China's artistic treasures, which are symbols of China's long history and culture. Broadly speaking, temples are not only related to Buddhism. However, in Buddhism, there are many kinds of names for temples: for example, "temple" did not refer to Buddhist temples at first. Since the Qin Dynasty, official houses have usually been called temples.
In the Han Dynasty, the place where monks from the west lived was also called a temple. Since then, the "temple" has gradually become the proper name of Buddhist architecture in China. "Temple" is a new name for Buddhist architecture in China to respect Buddhism after Buddhism spread to China. Such as White Horse Temple and Dazhao Temple. Besides, such as the nunnery, which is the temple where nuns live.
There are grottoes, which are caves cut on cliffs. They are a form of early Buddhist architecture, which was commonly used in early Buddhist temples in India.
There are two forms of Buddhist grottoes in India. One is a secluded monk's room, with a small square hole and a front door, and small niches are cut on three sides for monks to sit in and practice. One is Zhiti Cave, with a large cave area. A pagoda stands in the back center of the cave, in front of which believers can gather to worship Buddha. In Mongolian, "temple" is called "Zhao". Such as big call, five-time call, etc. In addition, there are Potala Palace and Putuo Zongcheng Temple.
In Taoism, there are many names for temples: at the beginning of Taoism, its religious organizations and venues were all called "governance". Also known as "Lu", "Jing" and "Jing Bao". In the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the venue for Taoist activities was called Fairy Hall. During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, the name of Taoist activity place was called "Guan", which meant observing the stars and looking at the gas.
In the Tang Dynasty, because the emperor recognized Laozi as his ancestor and the emperor's residence was called "Palace", Taoist architecture was also called "Palace". Others are called "courtyard" and "shrine", such as Bixia Temple. Confucianism calls it "temple", "palace" and "altar", such as Confucius Temple, Confucian Temple and Temple of Heaven. Islam calls it "temple", such as mosque. Catholicism calls it a "church".
in primitive or folk, they are called "temples" and "shrines", such as places where ancestors, deities and buddhas were worshipped in the old days or Tessa in the previous generation. It is called Taimiao, Zhongyue Temple, Xiyue Temple, Nanyue Temple, Beiyue Temple, Daimiao and so on. Such as ancestral temples, ancestral temples (temples dedicated to ancestors or sages), Wuhou Temple, Han Wengong Temple, etc.
Temple culture completely preserves the historical relics of various dynasties in China. Among the national cultural relics protection units announced by the state, temples and related facilities account for about half, so it is worthy of being called "the vault of historical relics". Temple architecture is combined with traditional palace architecture, which has distinct national style and folk characteristics.
At the same time, temple culture has penetrated into all aspects of our lives, such as astronomy, geography, architecture, painting, calligraphy, sculpture, music, dance, cultural relics, temple fairs, folk customs and so on. The annual temple fair in various places is in full swing, which not only enriches the cultural atmosphere of various places, but also promotes the development of local tourism.
In ancient times, almost every city had a temple to worship their patron saint. In most cities, there are many temples dedicated to other gods. In modern times, temples have become places for a week, such as chapels and churches.
In ancient society, temples were considered as the residence of God. Believers will bring food, spices, rare things and other tributes to the temple as a tribute and respect to the gods. The existence of temples in the city can bring people a peaceful effect. Usually, wise leaders will set up temples as soon as the city begins to grow.