Lingshan Jinghui Temple

　　Jinghui Temple is situated on Lingjiu Mountain, 15 kilometers west of Fengxiang County. Originally called Jiuding Lotus Mountain, it was named after Duke Mu of Qin spotted a sacred vulture while hunting here, and it is commonly known as Lingshan. Lingshan lies at the western edge of the Qin Chuan Plain, extending to the eastern ridges of Wuyue Mountain, with a southern view of the beautiful Zhongnan peaks and a northern overlook at the crouching rabbits of the Qianshan range. Wild streams rush into valleys, and rugged rocks dot the landscape. It neighbors the Fengjiashan Reservoir to the left and lies along the historical Silk Road to the rear, at the junction of Feng, Bao, and Qian counties. In ancient times, the mountain was covered with lush pines and cypresses, exotic flowers and trees, as well as rare birds. Notable scenic spots on the mountain include Meizi Ridge, Shirang Cliff, Kanbaishu, Niutu Spring, along with the iron Buddha, large cauldron, reclining Buddha statue, and 0 Pavilion inside the temple, collectively known as the Eight Scenic Spots. The temple fair on the first day of the fourth lunar month attracts massive crowds with flourishing incense offerings, drawing worshippers from a 200-kilometer radius for meditation and Buddhist prayers.

　　Jinghui Temple is located atop Lingshan Mountain. Built in 781 AD (the second year of Emperor Dezong of the Tang Dynasty), the temple boasts majestic architecture with carved beams and painted rafters, resplendent structures, solemn Buddha statues, and serves as a monastic residence open to all directions. Having endured the upheavals of the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, it has been destroyed and rebuilt multiple times. It includes four courtyards: Jieyin (Guide), Shufo (Reclining Buddha), Tiefo (Iron Buddha), and Wufo (Five Buddhas). The statues in the halls are exquisitely crafted, with solemn Buddhas, graceful Bodhisattvas and Arhats, and dynamic Vajra Guardians, each expressing different Buddhist meanings. At the summit of Lingshan stands the Guanyin Hall, featuring delicate and elaborate upturned eaves and complex roof corners.

　　Since being approved for public access in 1992, Jinghui Temple has hosted a resident monastic and lay community of over 20 people. Devotees from all over flock to the temple continuously, and Buddhist activities have grown increasingly vibrant. With convenient transportation, a long history, and a beautiful environment, Jinghui Temple has become a significant religious and tourist destination in the Baoji region and even across Shaanxi Province.