In Nanjing, there is such a Guanyin Temple, Donglu Guanyin Temple , located in Donglu Mountain in the east of the city of Lishui District, Nanjing. Here Zhong Lingliuxiu is named after the Eastern Han Dynasty scholars Yan Ziling built a secluded place here. It is said that this is the source of the 100-mile Qinhuai River. There was a saying that "Donglu Dieshu" in ancient times. According to legend, during the Southern Dynasty, a monk named Honghe, who set up a temple to preach in Donglu Mountain in Lishui, , which attracted countless believers. During the Yuan Dynasty, Guanyin Temple was built here, and for thousands of years, it has been incense. Donglu Guanyin Temple has a large building and can be said to be the holy land of Lishui Buddhism.
East Lushan Guanyin Temple is backed by East Lushan Mountain and faces Zhongshan Lake. The scenery is pleasant. During the Spring Festival and the birthday of Guanyin, there are endless streams of tourists climbing the mountain and burning incense. During spring and autumn outings, it is also a good choice to look at Zhongshan Lake in the distance from the mountain.
Stone sculpture Shakyamuni Buddha's face is compassionate and solemn, with lotus eyes hanging down, and his ears falling on his shoulders, showing the appearance of a god and man. If you look closely, let all of us feel a peaceful Zen meaning.
Buddha statue echoes each other between mountains, pine and cypress, flowing water, pavilions and corridors, implicit and gentle, as if all the worries can be expressed to the Buddha statue, and he seems to be listening carefully.
In addition to the green mountains and solemn buildings, the vegetarian food here is also a rare delicacy. The simple materials are very delicious, making people linger after eating, and feeling that their body and mind have been purified. In this golden autumn moment, such a soul journey is also a good choice.