flashy and trouble. When we live in the present, we are always troubled by all kinds of trivial things, whether it is the firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, tea, or the intrigue and game at work. These seem to be the troubles imposed on us by the outside world, and always make us live a very hard life. But in fact, many of the troubles in life are disturbed by mediocre people. From time to time, we need to practice quietly and pour out all the debris in our hearts, so that we can survive more actively and healthily.
There are flowers in spring and moon in autumn, and there are cool breezes in summer and snow in winter.
If you have nothing to worry about, it is a good time in the world.
In order to give yourself a chance to ease, I chose to go to the Lingshan Scenic Site in Wuxi, go to a spiritual victory meeting, and have a Zen aesthetic experience. Use your heart to feel the lightness and elegance of Zen life, meditate, music heal, taste tea and learn tea ceremony, taste incense and learn fragrance, Guqin Ancient music...
One thought of the mind is pure, and lotus flowers bloom everywhere.
About itinerary:
D1 Self-driving to Lingshan Scenic Realm in Shanghai, check in to Lingshan Jingsan, and start a spiritual journey, including Mindfulness music, meditation, and Qinxiang Jingya Gathering. After dinner, walk into Lingshan Scenic Realm night tour;
D2 Spiritual practice scriptures, perform morning spiritual practice projects after breakfast, including mindfulness music, and experience tea ceremony. After lunch, continue to check in at Lingshan Scenic Realm, and then return.
Wuxi Lingshan Scenic Realm
Unconsciously, as a cultural landmark in Jiangsu Province, Wuxi Lingshan Scenic Realm is 25 years old this year. 25 years ago in Mashan, Wuxi in the suburbs of Wuxi , Lingshan Scenic Realm was born. Under the torrent of the times, Lingshan Scenic Realm is different from 25 years ago. The Lingshan Giant Buddha built in 1997 caused a sensation. The Jiulong Bathing built in 2003 is eye-opening. The opening of the Fan Palace in 2008 made a shocker and praised the temple of this art.
Lingshan Giant Buddha: It can be said that this is one of the core of Lingshan Victory Land, or it can be said that it is the foundation of Lingshan Victory Land. Lingshan Giant Buddha is 88 meters high, the Buddha's body is 79 meters, and the lotus petals are 9 meters. The whole sculpture is magnificent and majestic, and its majestic body seems to support the sky and the earth. Looking up at this Buddha , his compassionate eyes seem to be staring at all living beings no matter how far or near. Standing at the feet of the Buddha, I believe everyone will have the same feeling as me, that is, the emptiness and tranquility of the heart.
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Kowloon Bath: This is a group of large musical dynamic group sculptures located in the square directly in front of the Buddha. This was created to reproduce the majestic scene of the Buddha's birthday. A beautifully carved lotus style in the square towers into the clouds, but there is another mystery inside. The mystery of Jiulong bathing is that every day, using advanced technological means, the 7.2-meter gilded prince statue will slowly rise from the huge lotus petals, and dozens of meters high water columns are sprayed out from the mouth of Jiulong to bathe it. In an instant, the mist is misty and fluttering with the wind. In the square, we can also feel the blessing of the bathing water. During the bathing process, we will feel the body and mind relax, and the scene of the Buddha's kingdom on earth.
Fan Palace: Lingshan created a miracle in the history of cultural architectural landscape. The architectural forms here are diverse, with various architectural elements of Han, Tibetan, and Theravada Buddhism, which are extremely inclusive. The Fan Palace is one of the rare art halls. The entire building is built on the mountain, combining Chinese and Western styles, and magnificent. This is the first impression that the Brahma Palace gave me. After entering it, it has a unique world and exclaims repeatedly.When you walk into the Buddhist Palace, you are amazed by the luxury and artistic attainments here, and draw on the decorative essence of Chinese traditional wood carvings, stone carvings, jade carvings and other decorations; there are 12 huge paintings that embellish them, with magnificent length and rich connotations; the design of light without lanterns makes people feel mysterious everywhere; the three-dimensional sense of gold and glass sculptures is amazing; the carvings of precious woods such as gold nanmu , and the sculptures of white marble are huge in scale, with fine carvings, high artistic value, profound and long history.
Lingshan Jingshe
This time we came to Lingshan to experience the lifestyle of Zen aesthetics and a practice experience that pours out the inner miscellaneous things. We chose to stay in Lingshan Jingshe in the scenic area, and start from here to feel the quiet and healthy Zen life for two days and one night. Lingshan Jingshe is a boutique hotel in the scenic area. It is like Hsinchu in spring. It is quietly lush and elegant next to the magnificent Lingshan Fan Palace , just like the place outside the world. It is the peaceful place where we recognize "Zen", accept "Zen", and enjoy "Zen".
It is worthy of being a hotel at the foot of the Lingshan Giant Buddha. The entire design is full of Zen. When you walk into the Zen view room on the first floor, the color of the room has a kind of Zen that is rushing towards you. It is simple and elegant. The main color of the wood color is matched with elegant natural stone and leisurely lights are quiet and warm. Sitting in the yard, savoring a cup of fragrant tea, stretching, pure, going with the flow, and being at ease. Everything can instantly let me feel relieved from the hustle and bustle.
Change into a simple Zen suit and start our spiritual journey. First of all, the courtship is a Buddhist eating etiquette. When meals are placed in front of us, the master explained the rules of courtship to us, including the steps of placing bowls and chopsticks, using, adding rice and adding dishes, as well as the methods of eating. You cannot speak during meals, and you will finish all the meals.
Mindful music is the first time I have experienced this kind of music healing method. It mainly resonates with self through breathing awareness, comes to the present, uses musical instruments to connect with nature, open up the five senses, let the mind resonate with music, feel the flow of love, and experience the unity of body and mind, and experience the two parts. One part resonates with music through instruments made by different natural objects in each person's hands, and one is to resonate with us through the wisdom of the old chanting bowl, feel the warmth and convey blessings from such kind meditation.
Qin Xiangya Collection and Experience Tea Ceremony should be our girls’ favorite project. As the name suggests, Qin Xiang Ya Collection and Tea Ceremony are also under the performance and guidance of senior teachers. Qin Xiao cultivates the nature, plays fragrant seals quietly, or practices tea in a quiet and unfinished tea party. This experience not only allows you to understand the culture of Gu Qin Xiao, Xiang and Tea, but also allows you to concentrate carefully in this process to soothe and relax.
This spiritual practice is a dialogue experience with one's own soul. The monk invited two respected masters to talk about Zen. One master told us about the wisdom of Zen and life indoors, which benefited a lot; the other master practiced it. In the natural mountains and rivers of the Lingshan Scenic Land, Man Feilong Tower walked around the tower by the sea of perfume, walking barefoot in quiet speech, communicating with the soul, and experiencing Zen with his heart, and then he found that Zen was originally the scenery of his own family. It was not just for external seeking, but it was filled with nature and could be obtained everywhere.
Practical guide:
Attractions: Lingshan Shengjing
Location: Jiangsu No. 1 Lingshan Road, Mashan Town, Binhu District, Wuxi City,
Tickets: 195/person
Transportation: It is recommended to drive by yourself, or take No. 89 to Bibo Villa Station
Opening hours: 07:00-17:30
Kowloon bathing opening hours: Four games every day from Monday to Friday (10:00, 11:30, 14:45, 16:40); five games every weekend (10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:45, 16:40), the specific announcements within the scenic spot shall prevail.
Zen is the heart. There is Zen in the heart. Sitting is Zen, standing is Zen, walking is Zen, sleep is Zen, all the time and everywhere is Zen. Zen is also sudden, with a specific time and space, and people suddenly realize it and gain the meaning of Zen. All troubles in life are found by oneself. When the mind becomes broad and empty, it is like an empty cup of worries, it can be quiet and quiet.
