When I first walked into this ancient temple, I felt a different kind of tranquility. The fallen leaves of the mountains are covered with moss. Although there are pilgrims or tourists, I don’t feel any commercial atmosphere. I like to belong This sense of tranquility in ancient temples, “Buddha with meditation” is probably the case. In contrast, some so-called well-known ancient temples charge high tickets, and there are so-called “masters” peddling “lighting magical instruments” everywhere, all of which seem to be vulgar. One of the biggest features of Fawang Temple is on these buildings. Most of these buildings are ancient buildings. If you are careful, you can find that the entire temple is made of red stones, especially the stone pillars supporting the temple, which are all made of stone. There are as many as 228 red stone pillars, and there are exquisite carvings on them. The vastness of its engineering is not common in ancient temple buildings, so it also has the reputation of “the world’s masonry first”. Although Fawang Temple looks quiet, the incense here is very strong. In addition to the large and small incense at the entrance of the Daxiong Hall, there are also many visitors on the candlestick next to it. Why is the incense here so strong? Because in the early Qing Dynasty, it was selected by Zen Master Gao Zu Zhangxue of Linji Buddhism Zen Buddhism to be the Buddhist preaching monastery in southern and northern Sichuan. In the later Qing Emperor Qianlong and Gengshen years, the monk Wen Zhu of Sansheng Temple in Chengdu He also came to Fawang Temple as a host, and even opened a Buddhist academy in 1941. These deeds have made Fawang Temple a famous ancient temple in southern Sichuan and northern Guizhou. Another interesting thing here is that in the tenth year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty, Fawang Temple was merged into the “Ten Fang Jungle”, and the Empress Dowager Cixi personally gave a plaque “Fawang Zen Temple” and a half of Luangyi to escort the Tibetan scriptures back to the temple, so Fawang Temple It can also be said to be a royal monastery. It is said that the reason why Empress Dowager Cixi likes this place so much is precisely because the mountains next to it look like “the phoenix is ​​on top and the dragon is below” from a distance, so she is deeply loved by Cixi, but whether this is a rumor or fact is unclear, but it is true. Whether it’s good or fake, it also adds a little bit of strangeness to the Fawang Temple. There is also a Shimen Museum under Fawang Temple, which is also quite peculiar, because the Shimen collected from various places are placed here, not only in different sizes and styles, but also in various styles, and many door frames also have Exquisite carvings, shuttle back and forth between the stone gates, and a sense of a small maze. If you visit Fawang Temple, don’t miss it. But the road is slippery in rainy days, so beware of wrestling! The picture/text is original by Xia Xia Xia, the travel madman, unauthorized reprinting is prohibited About the author: I have traveled to 500+ cities around the world, and have studied abroad at Oxford University in the UK and Waseda University in Japan, as well as an international volunteer in Sri Lanka. Welcome to continue to pay attention and share with you the food, drink and fun of the world. If you like, remember to like and comment. Or share!

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Illustration. Image source: Internet All surfaces in the mouth are covered with a glycoprotein film. In the early hours, they have a protective effect on the teeth, smoothing the surface, preventing the surface organization from drying out. However, this membrane provides a substrate for bacteria to attach to. In the soft tissue area, because epithelial cells are constantly shedding, this membrane is destroyed. In the area of ​​hard tissue (teeth), this membrane does not peel off and bacteria continuously accumulate to create dental plaque. Plaque continues to grow due to the proliferation of bacteria already on the plaque and the attachment of other bacteria. After that, the bacteria can’t stick to the sterile membrane but stick to the bacteria already on the dental plaque… forming adult dental plaque. Therefore, not brushing or brushing improperly will lead to the formation of plaque on the teeth. How to clean plaque on teeth Brush your teeth thoroughly and slowly You probably already know that brushing your teeth a few times a day is the best way to prevent plaque. If you are someone who has a habit of brushing your teeth right after each meal, about half an hour after eating, you can significantly reduce the risk of tartar formation. Besides, you need to brush your teeth for 3 minutes each time. At the same time, you should choose a soft brush designed to easily crept into every corner of the oral cavity. Clean teeth with baking powder Baking soda has long been used as a cleaning agent and stain remover for teeth. Baking powder is mildly corrosive so it is used to smooth out plaque or tartar that has accumulated on the enamel surface. All you need to do is mix a tablespoon of baking powder with a pinch of salt. Then, moisten the brush and dip the brush in the above mixture and brush your teeth. Clean your teeth regularly with this method and rinse your mouth thoroughly. Use a mixture of aloe and glycerine For a long time, aloe vera has been prized for its amazing health benefits. However, did you know that aloe vera is also very effective in preventing plaque. Take a cup of water, add half a cup of baking powder and a tablespoon of aloe vera and mix well. Then, add a few drops of lemon essential oil and 4 tablespoons of vegetable glycerine. Brush your teeth with the above mixture and you will notice that this helps your teeth become whiter the next morning.

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