You must not be unaware of this temple in Chongqing
Tourist Attraction Introduction: An ancient temple of a thousand years, boundless in Zen.
Shuanggui Hall, also known as "Fuguo Temple", was founded in the Ming Dynasty, named for the two osmanthus trees that were there when it was first built. The architectural layout within the temple is intricate and orderly, featuring the majestic Mahavira Hall, the serene Sutra Depository, and the tranquil meditation rooms with exquisite murals, each telling the stories of the past and the profundity of Buddhism. Wandering through, one seems to hear the ancient temple bells, feeling an inner peace and liberation.
Itinerary: A day of tranquility, an in-depth experience
Morning Zen Meditation: It is recommended to set out early in the morning, when the first rays of sunlight sprinkle on the glazed tiles of Shuanggui Hall, marking the best time to enter the ancient temple. Participate in the morning lessons, listen to the monks chanting, and feel the calm that comes from the bottom of your heart.
Exploration of Ancient Architecture: After breakfast, take a detailed tour of every corner of Shuanggui Hall, from the mountain gate to the Hall of Heavenly Kings, and then to the Mahavira Hall, each place has its unique history and stories. Consider hiring a guide to make the journey more enriching.
Vegetarian Meal Experience: Enjoy a vegetarian meal in the temple, appreciate the profound meaning contained in simple ingredients, and experience the Buddhist culture of 'Zen eating'.
Afternoon Meditation: Find a quiet place, whether under the osmanthus trees or in the meditation rooms, sit in meditation, empty the mind, and let thoughts drift away with the wind.
Sunset Prayers: At sunset, participate in the evening lessons, or make a silent wish in front of Buddha, allowing the soul to be completely relaxed and purified.
Food Recommendations: The Zen taste of vegetarian food
• Vegetarian Feast: In the vegetarian restaurant of Shuanggui Hall, taste the vegetarian dishes meticulously prepared with local seasonal vegetables, each dish imbued with Zen and craftsmanship.
• Bamboo Rice: Rice steamed in bamboo tubes, fragrant and simple yet endlessly memorable, is a specialty not to be missed.
Transportation Strategy:
• Self-driving: Depart from downtown Chongqing, travel about 170 kilometers along the G50 Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway, turn onto local roads, and follow the navigation instructions to arrive, with the whole journey taking about 2.5 hours.
• Public Transportation: Take a high-speed train or intercity train from Chongqing North Station to Liangping South Station, then transfer to a bus or taxi to Shuanggui Hall, with the trip taking about half an hour.
Shuanggui Hall is not just a religious site; it is more like a wise elder, quietly waiting for the arrival of each traveler, narrating the past and present in its unique way, guiding people to find a place of tranquility in the noisy world. Here, time seems to slow down, allowing one to forget the hustle and bustle, wishing only for time to stand still and the years to flow on. Bring a devout heart and embark on this journey of spiritual purification!
Shuangguitang is not in Liangping City in the suburbs. Not far from the city. The ticket is ten yuan, there is no gift candle inside, I bought it myself. The monastery is very compact. In general, you can go.
Shuangguitang, located in Wanzhushan, Jindai Town, Liangping District, Chongqing, Shuangguitang was built in Qingshunzhi ten years (1653), about 70,000 square meters, in 1983 was determined by the State Council as the key Buddhist monastery in the Han nationality area; In 2013, it was selected as the national key cultural relics protection unit, and in 2015 it was selected as the new Chongqing Bayan 12 scenic humanities resort category.[1] Shuangguitang has a high status in the Buddhist world and is revered as the "Zen Zuting of Southwest Buddhism".
Chongqing Liangping Shuangguitang is a national key temple and a national key cultural relic protection unit. Shuangguitang was named after two osmanthus trees. It was founded in Shunzhi ten years of the Qing Dynasty (AD 1653), also known as the Fukuo Temple, Wanzhushan. Shuangguitang enjoys the reputation of "Southwest Buddhist Zen Zuting". Since its establishment, it has been built continuously for more than 200 years with the support of emperors of the Qing Dynasty. By the end of the Qing Dynasty, Shuangguitang was listed as "the first jungle in Shuzhong" with its magnificent scale, solemn palace, rich Tibetan scriptures and unique sculptures.
Shuangguitang is normally open, Trip.com misled tourists, but fortunately contacted the monastery.
Founded in the year of Shunzhi in the Qing Dynasty in 1661, Shuangguitang was honored as the ancestral court of Southwest Buddhism. It is said that a large number of Buddhist abbots and abbots were trained here, and it has a high position in the Buddhist circles of Southeast Asia. Its name is said to come from two ancient golden and silver osmanthus trees in the original monastery, but now it no longer exists. After liberation, it was used as a garrison for troops. To understand the history and story of Shuangguitang, we must invite an interpreter. We invited this 70-year-old lecturer, a retired Chinese teacher, to speak vividly, interestingly and passionately. It was wonderful.
It's not easy to go to Shuangguitang from Wanzhou High-speed Railway to Liangping South Railway Station because I can't find any place to take the bus 302. I don't know whether it's a road repair or something. Anyway, this bus doesn't follow the route of Golden Map, and can't get to the central bus station 302. It can only get to Yueda North Railway Station 302 in the legend, and there is no 302 on the bus stop sign, which makes me happy. It took me two hours to get on the train. It took me about half an hour to drive to Shuangguiyuan. If it hadn't taken too long to find 302, it would have arrived. However, this train 302 actually parked in Shuangguitang for an hour, so maybe someone chartered me. I was just lucky to get on the bus, but you can also know that 302 must be very difficult to wait, so the whole line can not be made on this train. Shuangguitang is not very big inside. If you go for a stroll, it won't take half an hour. It's a quiet temple.
Normal business, tickets 10 yuan, according to the certificate, 65 years old and above free tickets, occupy a large area, pleasant scenery.