Speaking of Jietai Temple in Beijing, it was built in the Sui Dynasty. It has a long history and has the largest Buddhist ordination altar in China! Jietai Temple is a national key cultural relic protection unit. It is the temple with the most complete preservation of cultural relics from the Liao Dynasty in northern China. So what is the most effective thing to seek in this temple? Let’s take a look with the editor!
1. What is the most effective thing to pray for in Jietai Temple
Pray to eliminate disasters and avoid disasters.
2. Temple introduction
Jietai Temple is located on Ma'an Mountain in Mentougou District, Beijing. It was first built in the fifth year of Wude in the Tang Dynasty (AD 622) and was originally named Huiju Temple. Emperor Yingzong of the Ming Dynasty named it Wanshou Temple. Because it has the largest Buddhist altar in China, it is commonly known as Jietai Temple, also known as Jietai Temple.
Jietai Temple is a national key cultural relic protection unit. It is the temple with the most complete preservation of cultural relics from the Liao Dynasty in northern China. What's more, rare Buddhist treasures from the Liao Dynasty are preserved, such as pagodas, Buddhist scriptures, ordination altars, etc.
The architectural pattern of the temple is very unique. The main temple halls face west to east, and the central axis points to Beijing 70 kilometers away. The architectural style is basically Liao Dynasty style. Turning north from the Qianfo Pavilion ruins, the first thing you see is a courtyard with two entrances, which is elegant and quiet. Since the Qing Dynasty, it has been famous for planting lilacs and peonies, especially rare varieties such as black peonies, which are the icing on the cake, so it is called the home of peonies. The Qing prince Yi Xin lived in seclusion here for 10 years. The Peony Garden has a unique architectural style that cleverly combines Beijing's traditional courtyard form with Jiangnan garden art. The ordination altar in the temple was formed in the Liao, Xian and Yong years. It is known as the "No. 1 Altar in the World" and is the highest-level ordination place in the history of Chinese Buddhism. Although it has gone through many vicissitudes of life, it is still well preserved.
3. Opening hours
Business hours: 8:30-17:30 (summer) and 8:30-16:30 (winter)
: 4. Transportation Guide
1. Take Fushi Road to the west - Shuangyu Roundabout to the south - Shimenying Ring - 108 National Highway auxiliary road for 7 kilometers.
2. Starting from West Railway Station, follow Shilian Road-Wollongong-Shimenying Ring Road-7 kilometers west to the 108 National Highway Auxiliary Road (the second, third and fourth ring roads have entrances and exits).
3. Chang'an Street westbound - right side of the east gate of Shougang Steel Plant - left side of Shijingshan Overpass - south of Shuangyu Roundabout.
4. Take the subway and get off at Pingguoyuan Station, then transfer to No. 948 and get off at Jietai Temple Station.