Lishui Lingshan Temple

Lishui Lingshan Temple

Lishui Lingshan Temple is a cultural tourism attraction.

Lingshan Temple is located in the Lingshan Scenic Area at the lower reaches of Haoxi, a tributary of the Oujiang River, on the outskirts of Lishui City, Zhejiang Province. It is easily accessible via Bus No. 8. The temple is built halfway up the mountain, backed by Lingshan Mountain and facing the Oujiang River, offering fresh air and beautiful scenery.

Lingshan Temple has a long history and has been renovated or renamed many times. According to the "Ming Yi Tong Zhi," Lingshan Temple was built during the Five Dynasties period and was originally named Lingjiu. The 1821 edition of the "Lishui County Annals" states: "The year of the establishment of Lingjiu Temple is unknown, but there is a stele from the fourth year of the Chunxi era of the Song Dynasty (1177), re-engraved in the 26th year of the Zhiyuan era of the Yuan Dynasty (1289)." Based on historical records, it is now confirmed that the temple was first built in the third year of the Daxing era of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (320, also the third year of the Guangchu era of the Han Dynasty), was destroyed by fire in the third year of the Jiande era of the Northern Zhou Dynasty (574), and was rebuilt in the sixth year of the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty (633) as Lingjiu Temple, officially named Lingjiu Chan Temple. In the second year of the Jianlong era of Emperor Taizu of the Song Dynasty (961), the monk Zhu Sheng from Dancheng, Shanzhou, renovated the temple and built a new Guanyin Hall, renaming Lingjiu Chan Temple to Zhu Sheng Temple. Zhu Sheng, from Dancheng, Shanzhou, was a disciple of the famous Southern Dynasties monk Sengyou. He was diligent in military studies and well-versed in Confucianism. During the Shengyuan era of the Southern Tang Dynasty, he passed the imperial examination and served as the military governor of Wuzhou. Refusing to submit to oppressive orders, he fled and hid at Lingjiu Chan Temple in Chuzhou. He was relentlessly pursued by the imperial guards and faced great danger. He shaved his head and became a monk, which finally brought him safety. Later, he gradually found peace, devoted himself to studying the Three Treatises, and gained insight into Buddhist principles, leading to an awakening of Zen. He was happy to dedicate himself to spreading the teachings of Buddhism. In the second year of the Jianlong era (961), he was elected as the head of the temple by fellow monks and passed away in the third year of the Chunhua era (992) at the age of 73.　

Lingshan, also known as Matou Mountain, was originally called Lingjiu Mountain. It is located in the northeastern part of the city, about ten kilometers from downtown. The mountain is not high, with an elevation of approximately 191 meters. Surrounded by green hills and layered peaks, the mountain has a serene beauty, with the waters of Haoxi flowing in front of it. The 1821 "Lishui County Annals" record: "Lingjiu Mountain is twenty li east of the county, facing Bugu Mountain across from it, with Haoxi encircling its front. The layers of green are lush, and the mountain is uniquely beautiful. There are ancient trees within." National Highway 330 runs along both the northern and southern foothills of Lingshan, and Bus No. 8 from the urban area can reach the mountain directly.　

At the southern foothills of Lingshan is Yan Tou Village, now under the jurisdiction of Yanquan Subdistrict Office in Liandu District. The village is home to the famous Haoxi Weir, built during the Tang Dynasty. The village gets its name from being at the source of the Haoxi Weir. During the Dazhong era of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty (847–860), Duan Chengshi, the governor of Kuozhou from Linzi, Shandong, oversaw the construction of Haoxi Weir. The Haoxi River was originally called Exi (Evil River). To commemorate Duan Chengshi, who brought benefits to the people, the river was renamed Haoxi (Good River), a name that has endured to this day. A pavilion called Duan Gong Ting was built in the southeastern corner of Lingshan to commemorate Duan Chengshi, the governor of Chuzhou during the Dazhong era of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty.　

During the Ming Dynasty's Wanli era, the poet Zeng Youyan (whose ancestral background and life details are unknown) wrote the poem "Eight Scenic Spots of Lingjiu Mountain" to praise the beautiful scenery of Lingjiu Mountain. The eight scenic spots are: Xiyu Pavilion, Liuyun Valley, Luoquan Canal, Ban Yue Pond, Tusixing Hill, Jiuxian Ridge, Wufang Terrace, and Hongxie Rock. Xiyu Pavilion was built on Lingjiu Mountain by Liu Jing, the prefect of Chuzhou during the Northern Song Dynasty, who also left behind a poem. Liu Jing, styled Jujì and also known as Qianxi, was from Anyang, Jianzhou (in present-day Sichuan). He passed the imperial examination in 1073 (the sixth year of the Xining era of the Northern Song Dynasty) and served as the prefect of Chuzhou in 1096 (the third year of the Shaosheng era).

Xiyu Pavilion

Dusty lonely city, busy in vain, unaware of the early autumn coolness in the serene temple.　

Through winding woods, the sound of the chime echoes three li; in the heavens, golden light fills the hall with moonlight.　

Catching fish with a wooden boat, adding cold ashes to ignite tea fragrance.　

By the foot of Bugu Mountain, the stream sounds delightful, flowing into the human world with lingering rain-like vibes.

Lishui City Lingshan Temple (6 photos)

Yanquan Subdistrict: Located in the northeastern part of Liandu District, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province, Yanquan Subdistrict borders Huangcun Township to the east, is bounded by Dayang Road to the west, extends to Liqing Road to the south, and neighbors Xiandu Township and Shuanghuang Township to the north. In 2005, Yanquan Subdistrict was recognized as an advanced unit for key projects by the Liandu District Committee and District Government, and as an advanced collective for conscription work by the municipal government.

Yanquan Subdistrict covers an area of 52.59 square kilometers, governs 18 administrative villages and 3 communities, with a total population of 41,500, including 9,671 registered households and 24,637 registered residents.

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