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		<title>This temple in Hubei is a rare combination of five religious buildings and is known as the first wonder of the Han Dynasty Buddhist Temple</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wuhan, Hubei, has been a military and commercial center in southern China since the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. It has a history of 3,500 years. Rich historical and cultural resources have left a large number of natural and cultural attractions in Wuhan. When traveling to Wuhan, in addition to the [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong> <strong>Wuhan, Hubei, has been a military and commercial center in southern China since the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. It has a history of 3,500 years. Rich historical and cultural resources have left a large number of natural and cultural attractions in Wuhan. When traveling to Wuhan, in addition to the famous East Lake and Yellow Crane Tower, there are also many historical sites worth seeing in the urban area, and Gude Temple is one of them.  Gude Temple, located on Huangpu Road in Hankou, was founded by Master Longxi in the third year of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty (1877). It was originally named Gude Maopeng, which means &#8220;good spirits of the ancients, Pudu with virtue&#8221;. The temple building we see now was rebuilt and expanded in November 1926 by the later Master Changhong, which lasted 5 years. Since then, the Gude Temple has experienced wars and natural disasters, and only the Yuantong Hall has been preserved intact.  Today&#8217;s Gude Temple covers an area of ​​nearly 30,000 square meters and has a construction area of ​​nearly 8,000 square meters. Together with Guiyuan Temple, Baotong Temple, and Xilian Temple, they are collectively called the four jungles of Wuhan. Although this large hidden temple in the city is not as famous and area as the Guiyuan Temple, and there is no endless stream of worshippers, it has become the only one in the religious world in Wuhan with its rich exotic architectural style, and it is also rare in the country. Buddhist temple.  Many people would think it was a mosque or a Western church when they first saw Gude Temple, but would never have thought that it was actually a Buddhist temple. The architectural style of the temple is ingeniously mixed with the elements of the world&#8217;s five major religions. It is completely different from the traditional temples with yellow tiles, red pillars and angled cornices. It is known as &#8220;a great wonder of Buddhist resorts&#8221; and &#8220;the first wonder of Buddhist temples in Han Dynasty&#8221;.  The beautiful-looking Yuantong Hall is the core building of the whole temple. The temple is modeled after the Ananda Temple in Myanmar. The architectural structure combines ancient Greek and Roman, medieval Catholicism, South Asian and Southeast Asian Buddhist architectural styles, especially the round windows on the walls. It is very similar to the long window and the Christian church, and the pagoda on the top of the pagoda is no different from the cross.  In addition, the Yuantong Palace also maintains certain Chinese elements. In addition to the windows inlaid with Eight Diagrams, the eaves also erected the twenty-four gods in Buddhist mythology in accordance with the custom of enshrining ridge beasts in ancient China. The top of the building represents the nine pagodas of the five Buddhas and four bodhisattvas. No matter which direction you look at, you can only see seven of them, which coincides with the Taoist saying of &#8220;the seven beaks show and two are hidden.&#8221;  The Yuantong Palace covers an area of ​​more than 1,000 square meters, and the architectural structure adopts the processing method of traditional Chinese architecture with the shape of &#8220;jian&#8221; as the space unit. The eighth-level lotus seat enshrines the Buddha Shakyamuni, Amitabha and Medicine Buddha. The architect skillfully used natural lighting to make every beam of light refract just right, presenting the golden light and auspiciousness.  As a jungle of Mahayana Buddhism passed down in the Han Dynasty, Gude Temple integrates the three Buddhist schools of Mahayana, Theravada and Tibetan Buddhism. Exquisitely carved lions, white elephants, golden-winged birds, peacocks and other gods and beasts of Southeast Asian Hinayana Buddhist temples can be seen everywhere in the temple. Among them, one of the four-faced Buddha, which was invited from Thailand at a huge investment in 1997, is one of the Buddhas enshrined in Theravada Buddhism. It is said that the wish is very effective.  Openness and integration are the foundation for a nation to maintain its vitality. The Gude Temple fully demonstrates the characteristics of Chu culture&#8217;s aggressiveness, innovation, and non-rejection of foreign culture. It is worth it whether it is a friend interested in Buddhism or a photography enthusiast. Come here and have a look. Transportation: Take bus No. 3, No. 4, No. 30, No. 509, No. 707, No. 802, and No. 2 city tourist line.</strong></strong><br />
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		<title>Eye sore scene of a group of nude women taking pictures on a Turkish yacht</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 May 2021 05:13:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A group of nude women taking photos on a yacht near Mugla (Turkey) was blown away by police after angering locals. Image cut from video Turkish social media in recent days has spread a video that shows a group of two men and six women posing naked on a yacht on the southern coast of [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>A group of nude women taking photos on a yacht near Mugla (Turkey) was blown away by police after angering locals.</strong><br />
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<p> Image cut from video Turkish social media in recent days has spread a video that shows a group of two men and six women posing naked on a yacht on the southern coast of the country. Sheet<em> Lider Gazette </em> said the video was shot near the Turkish province of Mugla, across from the famous Greek island of Rhodes. Locals told the media that seeing this sensitive image during the lockdown and during the holy month of Ramadan has angered many. Turkey is a country with a large number of Muslims. <em> Source: RT</em> Sheet <em> Strana</em> reported that several Ukrainian women were detained by local authorities for showing off their bodies in public, and were later released. One woman, believed to be a Ukrainian citizen and involved in the incident, said the video online was secretly filmed by people on a nearby yacht. The group of girls had no idea that they were being filmed remotely. &#8220;As you know, in Muslim countries it&#8217;s better not to take nude photos,&#8221; said the young woman. Last month, a group of models from many countries &#8211; including Ukraine &#8211; were expelled from the United Arab Emirates after taking part in a group nude photo shoot on the balcony of an apartment building in Dubai.</p>
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		<title>Indonesian Muslims celebrate the second Ramadan holiday season in the middle of the pandemic</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:35:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[On April 12, 229 million Indonesian Muslims will begin the second month of Ramadan amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Ramadan is the holy month before entering the great Muslim holiday of Eid Al-Fitr. Within 30 days, adult and healthy Muslims in Indonesia will wake up to eat a meal before dawn and then fast and fast. [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>On April 12, 229 million Indonesian Muslims will begin the second month of Ramadan amid the Covid-19 pandemic.</strong><br />
<span id="more-5295"></span> Ramadan is the holy month before entering the great Muslim holiday of Eid Al-Fitr. Within 30 days, adult and healthy Muslims in Indonesia will wake up to eat a meal before dawn and then fast and fast. Until sunset, they will have a &#8220;vegetarian&#8221; dinner. In addition, throughout this month, Muslims will focus on praying, doing good deeds as a way towards Allah, removing bad habits and regaining holiness before the great Muslim holiday. spear.</p>
<p> <img fifu-featured="1" decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://photo-baomoi.zadn.vn/w700_r1/2021_04_11_65_28924140/dfb42c8804caed94b4db.jpg" width="625" height="468"> <em> Ayun is looking to buy new clothes.</em> Although this is the second Ramadan holiday season for Indonesian Muslims to live in pandemic, but the atmosphere to welcome Ramadan of the people of the nation with the largest Muslim population in the world is no less busy. Ms. Ayun, a resident of Pekan Baru city shared: “Every year, before Ramadan, I also go to traditional markets to find clothes, headscarves, hats or rugs to serve prayers. 1 month holiday. We want to wear new and clean clothes to celebrate the holy month. &#8221; <img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="lazy-img" src="https://photo-baomoi.zadn.vn/w700_r1/2021_04_11_65_28924140/95b863844bc6a298fbd7.jpg" width="625" height="468"> <em> The stalls selling Islamic clothing.</em> Unlike the year before the Covid-19 epidemic began to break out in Indonesia, the nation&#8217;s inhabitants had to study, work and pray at home. This year, Indonesia eased its ban, allowing people to go to churches to pray with strict medical protocols. Restaurant opening times are also longer to serve the &#8220;vegetarian&#8221; needs of the people. However, the ban on returning home on this occasion still applies from 6-17 / 5 to prevent the spread of Covid-19 epidemic. Currently, Indonesia is urgently implementing the Covid-19 vaccination to prevent the pandemic. Nearly 15 million Indonesians have been vaccinated. The Ulama Muslim Council, Indonesia&#8217;s largest Muslim council, issued a regulation that vaccination against Covid-19 did not affect fasting during Ramadan, so vaccination was still normal. .</p>
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		<title>Mecca is open to Muslims on the occasion of Ramadan</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2021 19:13:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A place where millions of Muslims usually go to Mass each year for Ramadan, Mecca was closed last year due to the COVID-19 epidemic. April 13, the first day of the month Ramadan For Muslims, Mecca (Saudi Arabia) has opened its doors to pilgrims &#8211; a far cry from what happened last year. It is [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>A place where millions of Muslims usually go to Mass each year for Ramadan, Mecca was closed last year due to the COVID-19 epidemic.</strong><br />
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<p> April 13, the first day of the month <strong> Ramadan</strong> For Muslims, Mecca (Saudi Arabia) has opened its doors to pilgrims &#8211; a far cry from what happened last year. It is a place that usually welcomes millions of Muslims to go to Mass each year on the occasion of Ramadan, but <strong> Mecca</strong> was shut down last year when the new outbreak of COVID-19 emerged and broke out. This year, Saudi officials have allowed people to go on pilgrimages, on the condition that strict regulations on disease prevention are followed. Accordingly, only those who are &#8220;immune&#8221; to COVID-19 are allowed to go to church &#8211; those who have had 2 doses of the vaccine, those who have received 1 dose of vaccine at least 14 days before going to church or those who are sick. and gone. Those who go to Mass must wear masks and keep their distance from those around them. Therefore, the spectacle of the lines of people crowded into the ceremony like a few years ago has disappeared. Ramadan is one of the 5 most important holidays for Muslims, starting from September on the Islamic calendar. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims will not eat or drink from sunrise until sunset and will gather with family or relatives in the evening to &#8220;go away&#8221;. It is still unclear whether Saudi officials will continue to keep the opening of Mecca until the holidays <strong> pilgrimage</strong> Haj in the middle of this year or not. Last year, Mecca also had to limit people to go to Mass on this occasion to control disease. <img fifu-featured="1" decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://photo-baomoi.zadn.vn/w700_r1/2021_04_14_293_38521233/b065cb8ce1ce089051df.jpg" width="625" height="468"> <em> Muslims go to Mass during the epidemic season. (Photo: SPA / Reuters)</em></p>
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		<title>The meaning of these two religious sites in Wuhan: Western-style Chinese temples and Taoist temples, uniquely classical</title>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>In my opinion, the most rare thing about a city is that it is both inclusive and full of diversity. Such cities are very common in the country, and each has its own characteristics and demeanor. Among them, Wuhan is also the case.</strong><br />
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<p>Regarding Wuhan, it is a big city with big rivers and lakes, and it is also Chushan, Chushui and Chuwen. It is both modern and classical, and it is different every day. Walking in this city of mountains and rivers, the architectural style is impressive and refreshing.</p>
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<p>Wuchang and Hankou face each other across the river. In the depths of the modern high-rise buildings on both sides of the strait, each has its own clean blessed land. The view of Changchun in Wuchang and the Gude Temple in Hankou can be regarded as &#8220;wonderful architectural works&#8221;.</p>
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<p>The former Taoist temple contains a Tibetan-style and Western-style building, making it the &#8220;only&#8221; among domestic Taoism.</p>
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<p>In the latter temple, a Yuantong Temple is mixed with the characteristics of Eurasian religious architecture, which can be regarded as &#8220;a great wonder of Buddhist resorts&#8221; and &#8220;the first wonder of Buddhist temples in Han Dynasty&#8221;.</p>
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<p>However, the two religious sites are difficult for outsiders to find, and it is also difficult to find them specially. Although they are scenic spots, their names are almost invisible in the list of tourist attractions in Wuhan.</p>
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<p>Surprisingly, the locals in Wuhan are not familiar with them either. When I went to Gude Temple, I heard that many people in Wuhan didn&#8217;t know its existence. When I went to Changchun to view it, many people from Wuhan said that they often passed by and never went in to take a look.</p>
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<p>The Buddha has a pure place, and the Tao has the law of nature. As far as spiritual cultivation is concerned, the two occupy the same position in my heart. The Gude Temple was founded in the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty by a monk named Long Xi, who was originally named &#8220;Gude Maopeng&#8221;.</p>
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<p>After two expansions, the post temple was renamed &#8220;Gude Temple&#8221;, which means &#8220;good spirits of the ancients, Pudu with virtue&#8221;.</p>
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<p>However, I am too vulgar. I walked into this place. Although I have an ancient mind and nature, I can&#8217;t match the &#8220;Pudu with virtue&#8221;. But it is also because of the ancient nature of the heart that allowed me to find this hidden place in this big city. From the perspective of architecture alone, it is very literary and beautiful, and it can be called the most beautiful ancient temple in Wuhan.</p>
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<p>The core building of the Gude Temple is the Yuantong Temple. The Eurasian religious architectural style of the Yuantong Temple makes Gude Temple unique. This temple also integrates the three major Buddhist schools of Mahayana, Theravada, and Tibetan Buddhism. This is in the Han Dynasty Buddhist Temple. Medium is very rare.</p>
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<p>Unlike traditional Chinese temples with yellow tiles, red pillars, and cornices, the Yuantong Temple has both Gothic Christian church architectural styles, Roman Catholic churches, Byzantine Eastern Orthodox churches and Islamic mosque styles. The architectural culture of Chinese temples can be said to be unique.</p>
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<p>Between the inner and outer walls of the palace, a circular corridor is designed with many square pillars. The round windows and long windows on the facade are in accordance with the architectural style of the Christian church. There are nine pagodas and pagodas on the hall.</p>
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<p>The most unforgettable thing for me is the design of the window. Notre Dame de Paris appeared in my mind the first time I saw it.</p>
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<p>Can&#8217;t help but be puzzled, why does Wuhan have such a variety of Buddhist temples? As a Buddhist temple, why does it have a Western religious architectural style? Was this kind of building formed at the beginning of the establishment of Gude Temple, or was it added in the later expansion?</p>
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<p>In this regard, I checked a lot of information, but did not find the details.</p>
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<p>The Gude Temple was first founded by Long Xi, but it was abbot of Master Changhong from 1914-1919, and it was expanded twice. Under the auspices of Master Hongchang, the Gude Temple grew stronger and stronger. Not only did it add additional buildings to the temple, but also began to design the Daxiong Hall, which was completed in 1913. In 1919, Master Luangpo took over as the presiding officer. In the autumn of 1921, the temple was expanded again, mainly by converting the original Mahaung Hall into Yuantong Hall and repairing other temples. This expansion lasted 13 years.</p>
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<p>From this, it can be inferred that the appearance of Yuantong Palace today is likely to have appeared under the design of Master Hongchang, and has undergone more cultural modifications under the expansion of Master Longpo.</p>
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<p>Many researchers believe that the Gude Temple was built in imitation of the Ananda Temple, a group of pagoda-type temples in the Indian Panawa architectural style, and the Yuantong Temple was built in the art form of the Ananda Temple in Myanmar. But when this style was built and why it was built like this, it has become a mystery due to the lack of information (it is a mystery to me, friends who know the details may wish to tell).</p>
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<p>However, the Yuantong Palace is not entirely a foreign architectural style, but also has considerable Chinese elements.</p>
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<p>This temple is dominated by the tower-type buildings of Southern Buddhism. The overall layout adopts the layout of the three courtyards of Han Buddhism and the seven halls. The facade of the temple adopts the traditional Chinese square shape. There are 96 lotus squares on the four sides of the roof Pier wait. In addition to the striking Western and Southeast Asian architectural styles, it also absorbs the architectural style and inspiration of Chinese Han Buddhism.</p>
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<p>Compared with the Gude Temple, the Changchun Temple in Wuchang has a grand scale, a rigorous structure and a reasonable layout.</p>
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<p>Changchun Temple is a typical Chinese Taoism. Most of its main buildings are completely Taoist. Only the Taoist pavilion makes Changchun Temple the &#8220;only&#8221; among the domestic Taoist buildings, and it is also the &#8220;Changchun Temple&#8221;. One of the three must-dos&#8221;.</p>
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<p>The overall building color of Daozang Pavilion is white, and its eaves are in the Chinese style with angled cornices, but most of the structure is European style: huge glass windows, slender and straight columns, external corridors, cement &#8220;plastic&#8221; floral decorations&#8230; …As for the Tibetan architectural style, it is located in Daozang Pavilion (due to the closed doors and windows, it has not been appreciated).</p>
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<p>Among them, the traditional flower decorations made of cement &#8220;stacked plastic&#8221; under the eaves have lost their craftsmanship. Perhaps this is the case. Daozang Pavilion&#8217;s &#8220;one unique&#8221; meaning is even longer.</p>
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<p>Daozang Pavilion has this style, and it is said that there are two reasons for its formation.</p>
<p>One is that the imperial minister who helped build the Changchun View in the late Qing Dynasty was a Manchu and believed in Tibetan Buddhism. The craftsmen used were influenced by it and decorated the temple with the Tibetan mascot elephant and saffron motifs.</p>
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<p>The second is that Hou Yongde, the host of Changchun Temple in the late Qing Dynasty, was originally a member of Zuo Zongtang&#8217;s generals. Because of the influence of Western thoughts, he combined European and Chinese styles to build the country&#8217;s only European-style building as the main Taoist building: Dao Zang Pavilion.</p>
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<p>But compared to the Yuantong Hall of the Gude Temple, the Taoist Pavilion in Changchun Temple is simple and majestic, but not eye-catching. If I hadn&#8217;t checked the relevant information about Changchunguan in advance, I would have walked to this building, and I would have never thought that it is part of the Changchunguan complex.</p>
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<p>After all, looking from the traditional Taoist building complex, it is somewhat &#8220;alien&#8221;, no matter its color or structure, it is hard to think of Taoism. There is only one such building in Taoism in China.</p>
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<p>Daozang Pavilion is suspected to be a Daoist lecture hall, and it can be understood as a large-scale Daoist series of books containing many classics. The &#8220;Tao Zang&#8221; is just a collection of Taoist scriptures.</p>
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<p>But when I checked relevant information on the Internet, I found that many important meetings and events were also held here, but the time was still long and the latest information was very scarce. It seems that if you want to figure out this Taoist Pavilion, you have to consult the Taoist in the Taoist temple or the library.</p>
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