Stele of Zhu Xi’s Yi Xi Ci

Stele of Zhu Xi’s Yi Xi Ci

The Stele of Zhu Xi’s Yi Xi Ci is a cultural tourism attraction.

In addition to the Northern Wei Dynasty steles, Datong also preserves many inscribed stone tablets from various dynasties that have survived to this day. Among the Tang Dynasty epitaphs unearthed in recent years, there are numerous masterpieces renowned for both their calligraphy and carving. The “Record of the Renovation of the Main Hall of the Great Puhui Temple in the Western Capital of the Great Jin,” composed by Zhu Bian of the Southern Song Dynasty and inscribed by Kong Gu in Shanhua Temple, and the “Inscription and Preface for the Rebuilt Statue of Sakyamuni Buddha Attaining Enlightenment at Puhui Temple in the Western Capital of the Great Jin,” whose title was penned in seal script by the great Jin Dynasty literary figure and calligrapher Dang Huaiying standing proudly beside it, are both grand in form and exquisite in calligraphy. Stone tablets from the Ming and Qing dynasties can be seen everywhere. The “Inscription on Visiting the Stone Buddha Temple” and “Inscription on Worshipping the Guanyin Hall with Preface,” written by Wu Boyu of the Ministry of Revenue’s Regional Office during the Tianqi era of the Ming Dynasty—who was not known for his calligraphy—demonstrate vigorous spirit and radiant brilliance.

Zhu Xi, courtesy name Yuanhui, later changed to Zhonghui, also known as Hui’an and by the alias Ziyang, was from Wuyuan, Jiangxi, but was born in Youxi, Fujian. His father, Zhu Song, served as the magistrate of Youxi County in the fifth year of the Xuanhe era (1123) of the Song Dynasty. After completing his term, he stayed at the residence of Zheng Andao in Shuinan County. On September 15 of the fourth year of the Jianyan era (1130), Zhu Xi was born. From a young age, Zhu Xi was intelligent and studious. At the age of seven, he moved with his parents to Jianzhou (now Jian’ou, Fujian). At the age of 14, following his father’s dying wish, he went to live with his friends Hu Xian and Liu Mianzhi in Chongan County. Hu and Liu treated Zhu Xi like a nephew, arranged for his living, and provided enthusiastic guidance. Liu Mianzhi even married his daughter to Zhu Xi. … More detailed information about Zhu Xi ++