Zhaoguan stone pagoda

Zhaoguan stone pagoda is located on the 53rd slope of the north foot of xiyuntai mountain in Zhenjiang City, adjacent to the Yangtze River in the north. It was built at the end of Yuan Dynasty and the beginning of Ming Dynasty. Zhaoguan stone pagoda is a Buddhist relic in the form of Lama pagoda. There are "Zhaoguan" lettering, hence the name. Because the appearance is like a bottle, it is called a bottle tower. All the stone structure, under the four stone pillars, the top is covered with stones, forming a frame type pedestal. There are the same inscriptions on the East and West banners. The titles of Dantu, Zhenjiang county magistrate, and magistrate are engraved on the left and right sides respectively, followed by the inscription "ten years of Wanli, Renwu, October auspicious reconstruction". The stone pagoda is built on the pedestal, about 469 meters high. The pedestal, body, and top are all carved with bluestone. The tower base is made up of two identical Sumi seats. The style of the tower is unique. It is covered with lotus round seat and flat drum shaped tower body. On top of the tower, there are thirteen circles of strip relief, symbolizing the thirteen layers of heaven. On top of the tower is a round lotus small seat. On the wheel is engraved "eight treasures", on which is the top of the tower. The stone pagoda is said to be a "Stone Vase" built by Sun Quan and Liu Bei during their marriage.

Zhaoguan stone pagoda

The stone pagoda of Zhaoguan is named "Zhaoguan stone pagoda" because it is engraved with the word "Zhaoguan". Because it stands just above the middle of the street and is shaped like a bottle, it is also called bottle tower and stone tower across the street. Built in 1311, it is located in the south of Changjiang Road, Runzhou District, Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province.

The lower part of Zhaoguan stone pagoda is built with four stone columns, the top of which is covered with stones, forming a frame shaped pedestal. The stone pagoda is built on this pedestal, under which people and horses can pass. The tower is 4.69 meters high. The tower is divided into five parts: the base, the body, the neck, the thirteen days and the top, all of which are carved with bluestone. Zhaoguan stone pagoda is a Lama Pagoda in the south of the Yangtze River. Zhaoguan stone pagoda, with the help of mountains and rivers and topography, plays up the Buddhist doctrine, which has prominent characteristics.

On May 25, 2006, Zhaoguan stone pagoda was announced as the Sixth Batch of national key cultural relics protection units by the State Council of the people's Republic of China.

Historical evolution

In the Yuan Dynasty, Emperor Wuzong Haishan ordered the construction of Baita temple.

In 1311, Baita temple was completed.

The stone pagoda of Zhaoguan was built in Ming and Qing Dynasties.

In the eighth year of Guangxu (1882) of the Qing Dynasty, the word "Gongdu Cihang" was engraved on the stone forehead of the stone pagoda of Zhaoguan.

Architectural features

structure

The lower part of Zhaoguan stone pagoda is built with four stone columns, the top of which is covered with stones, forming a frame shaped pedestal. The stone pagoda is built on this pedestal, under which people and horses can pass. The tower is 4.69 meters high. The tower is divided into five parts: the base, the body, the neck, the thirteen days and the top, all of which are carved with bluestone. The tower base is made up of two identical Xumi bases. The Xumi base is covered with lotus round base and flat drum shaped tower body. Then there are 13 circles of strip relief, symbolizing the 13 layers of heaven. On top of them are the Falun and the round lotus seat. On the wheel is engraved with "eight treasures", on which is the top of the tower. There are the same inscriptions on the horizontal banners on the East and west sides of the stone tower pedestal, and the titles of Dantu, Zhenjiang county magistrate, and magistrate are engraved on the left and right sides respectively.

characteristic

Zhaoguan stone pagoda is a typical Lama pagoda of Yuan Dynasty, which has a strong sense of rhythm and fine carving.

Cultural relics

inscription

There is the word "Zhaoguan" on the forehead of the East and West gates of the stone pagoda entrance of Zhaoguan, and behind it is the title of the monk of Zhaoyuan who "rebuilt in October of Renwu in the 10th year of Wanli". On the outside of the two stone pillars are engraved the words "be willing to all living beings, and look forward to them together". On the outside of the other two stone pillars are engraved the words "be willing to all living beings, and be offered by heaven and man". The inside of the four pagodas is engraved with "the Sutra of Huayan of Nanwu Dafang Buddha". There are six Sanskrit words on the forehead of the north and South gates. On both sides of the border section are engraved with "Falun Changzhuan", "Buddha Day Zenghui", "river clear and sea Yan", "world peace" and other contents.

Copper plate

Two round copper mandalas were found in the stone pagoda of Zhaoguan. The patterns on the mandala were all carved from the flounder line. It is 50.4cm in diameter, 0.5cm in thickness and 22cm in diameter. Inside it is carved a statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva, surrounded by 8 Bodhisattvas of the same style: the face of the Bodhisattva is long and round, the head is wearing a five flower crown, a pair of ear rings in the shape of grass, and the head is drooping and the hair is scattered over the shoulder. The neckline is a pearl necklace, and both feet are decorated with Baochuan. The Pearl wreaths hang from the shoulders and breasts on the abdomen and the waist. They are also decorated with the lotus seat of Baozhu Bodhisattva. There are head light and body light. There are three offerings in the front and lower part of the Bodhisattva statue. A Bodhisattva carries a crown on his head and holds a vase in his hand.

Research value

Zhaoguan stone pagoda is a Lama Pagoda in the south of the Yangtze River. Zhaoguan stone pagoda, with the help of mountains and rivers and topography, plays up the Buddhist doctrine, which has prominent characteristics. The construction of the stone pagoda in Zhaoguan contains the people's intention to curb the water in Zhenjiang. It has the property of Fengshui tower.

protective measures

In 2000, it was approved by Zhenjiang municipal government to take measures such as demolishing stone towers, planting rock foundation, strengthening stone components, waterproof and anti-corrosion, restoration and so on.

On May 25, 2006, Zhaoguan stone pagoda was announced as the Sixth Batch of national key cultural relics protection units by the State Council of the people's Republic of China.

History and culture

Xiaodock street, also known as Xijin gudu street, was an important ferry from southern Jiangsu to northern Jiangsu during the Six Dynasties. Since the Yuan Dynasty, Xijin ferry has become the lifeline of communication between the north and the south. Materials from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian and sea have been transported to Dadu of the Yuan Dynasty, and there is an endless stream of tourists, merchants and merchants. However, because the Yangtze River has become narrow and the current is fast, and Jinshan still stands in the center of the river at that time, when the upper stream rises, the mountains and rivers fight against each other and swirl into vortices, so the ferry often drowns. Because of this, the local government built the stone pagoda here.

Tourism information

Address: South of Changjiang Road, Runzhou District, Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province

Transportation: take Zhenjiang bus No.102, No.14, No.29, No.38, No.49, No.8, Zhenyang special line, No.130, No.35, No.104, No.12, No.2, No.17 to Zhaoguan Shita station.

Address: on the 53rd slope of the north foot of Yuntai Mountain, Changjiang Road, Runzhou District, Zhenjiang City

Longitude: 119.430869

Latitude: 32.214826

Ticket information: Free