Introduction to the scenic spots of Tashilhunpo Temple:
On the highway far from Shigatse, you can see the golden dome of Tashilhunpo Temple in the west of the city shining in the sun. After nearly five centuries of wind and rain, Tashilhunpo Temple still stands on Nima Mountain in the west of Shigatse with its majestic momentum, gorgeous colors and sacred and solemn halls.
Tashilhunpo Temple, also known as Auspicious Sumeru Temple, is the largest temple in Shigatse, and ranks with drepung monastery, Sera Temple, Gandan Temple in Lhasa, Ta 'er Temple in Qinghai and Labuleng Temple in southern Gansu as the six major Gelug temples. Tashilhunpo Monastery was first proposed by Zong Kaba's disciple I, Dalai Gendun Zhuba, in 1447. 1600, when Tashilhunpo presided over the Fourth Panchen Lama's Gyaw Gyan Zan, the temple was expanded on a large scale. At its peak, Tashilhunpo Temple had more than 3,000 rooms, more than 5,000 monks, more than 50 subordinate temples and more than 30 manors and pastures.
Since the fourth Panchen Lama, the Panchen Lama has used this temple as his residence in Xi. At present, Tashilhunpo Temple has 14 golden roofs, 4 storehouses, 56 halls, more than 3,600 houses and more than 800 monks, with a total area of 300,000 square meters. Tashilhunpo Temple with a long history was founded in September 1447. 1446, in memory of the late Guru Shiro Sanger, disciple I of Zong Kaba, Dalai Gendun Zhuba hired Tibetan and Nepalese craftsmen to refine a 2.7-meter-high gilded bronze statue of Sakyamuni in Shigatse. In order to place this statue, Gendun Zhuba, with the support of Pazhu regime, began to build the temple in September 1447, and it took 12 years to place the statue in the clean room of the temple. At first, this temple was named Gangjian Dianpei, which means to promote Buddhist temples in snowy areas. Later, Gendun Zhuba renamed it Tashilhunbubajid, which means auspicious macro-capital, rich wealth and extraordinary success of each state, and called it Tashilhunbuji Temple for short, which means auspicious Xumi Mountain. According to historical records, Gendun Zhuba was a sagar native who lived in Tibet, and he was also the first person to spread the Yellow Religion to Tibet. Later, the reincarnation system of the Dalai Lama was established, and he was chased by the Gelugpa as the first generation of the Dalai Lama. In A.D. 1600, Qujie of the 4th Panchen Lama in Lausanne was invited by Tashilhunpo Monastery to serve as the 16 stupa of the monastery. Since then, Tashilhunpo Temple has become the tin residence of Panchen Erdene.
In the stupa of the 10th Panchen Lama Hall, there is the remains of the 10th Panchen Lama who died in 1989. His statue stands in front of the stupa. The top of the stupa is painted with the pattern of Datura, and the wall is painted with the real gold Buddha statue. It is said that it was 1989, and the Panchen Lama returned to Tashilhunpo Temple after leaving Shigatse for a long time. When he saw the three main buildings here, he said it was a pity that there was only one space in the middle. Unexpectedly, he died of overwork a few days later, and later his Lingta Hall was built in this place. Dongling, Panchen Lama, is the burial stupa of Panchen Lama V to IX, also known as Zhaxi South Street. This tower was built under the auspices of the 10th Panchen Lama and was completed in June 65438 +0989 +65438 10. The tower is 1 1.52 meters high. The remains of these Panchen Lama and the bronze statue of the Ninth Panchen Lama are placed in the tower, which are the hosts of the temple. The stupa of the 4th Panchen Lama is the most exquisite and magnificent, which was rebuilt in the stupa hall of the 5th Panchen Lama. The Lingta Hall of the 10th Panchen Lama is Songshi South Street, which opened on September 4th. 1993. It is the largest and most magnificent Lingta with investment since the founding of the People's Republic of China.
Qiangba Buddha Hall is the largest Qiangba Buddha statue in the world, and the most striking hall in the whole Zhasi Temple. The Qiangbafo Temple was built in 146 1, with a height of 30 meters and five halls. The whole Maitreya Hall is empty. The gilded bronze Qiangba Buddha statue, which was cast in 19 14 for the ninth Panchen Lama, is 22.4m high, with a middle finger length of1.2m, a shoulder width of1.5m and a lotus seat of 65438. This statue used 279 kilograms of gold, 1 15000 kilograms of copper, more than 300 pearls, and 1400 precious stones such as amber, coral and pine ear stones. Only the brow of the giant Buddha statue is inlaid with 1 extra-large diamond, 30 large silkworm head diamonds, more than 60 pearls and other precious stones. The vivid and solemn modeling and exquisite manufacturing technology of the Big Strong Eight Buddhas reflect the superb skills of the Tibetan people.
Let go of the dog
There is also a big landscape in Tashilhunpo Temple, where many ownerless dogs gather. It is said that this is a released dog, and sheep and chickens can be seen in many temples in Tibet. They bask in the sun leisurely and live in peace with others. The idea of animism and cherishing life permeates everyone's heart.
Qiangba Buddha hall
Go straight from the temple gate, turn left, and go to the Qiangbafo Hall, which is Qiangbakang in Tibetan. It was built by the 9th Panchen Lama in 19 14, with a building area of 860m2 and a height of about 30m. The temple is dedicated to the symbol of Tashilhunpo Temple-Qiangbafo. The Hall of Ursa Major is divided into five floors: the first floor is the Lotus Hall, the second floor is the Waist Hall, the third floor is the Chest Hall, the fourth floor is the Face Hall, and the fifth floor is the Crown Hall. On each floor, you can see different parts of the giant Buddha. The giant Buddha is 26.2 meters high, the Lotus Platform is 3.8 meters high, the Buddha is 22.4 meters high, the Buddha's face is 4.2 meters, and the ear is 2.8 meters. An adult can be accommodated in his nostrils. Its forehead is inlaid with a diamond the size of a walnut. On the surrounding walls are thousands of gold powder portraits of Jumba Buddha statues on a red background.
The 10th Panchen Lama Lingta Hall
To the east of the Qiangba Buddha Hall is the southern boundary interpretation sutra in the Pagoda Hall of the 10th Panchen Lama, that is, the 10th Panchen Lama died quietly in his own tin place, Tashilhunpo Temple, after completing the burial of the bodies of the 5th to 9th Panchen Lama. 1989, the State Council's Prime Minister Li Peng signed a decision to build the 10th Panchen Lama Erdene Khenjinzan stupa and a sacrificial hall in Tashilhunpo Temple. 1September 20th, 990, the foundation stone was laid for the Lingta Sacrificial Hall, which lasted for three years and was completed in August 1993. Songshi South Street Hall has a total area of1933m2 and a height of 35.25m.. The main body of Daxiong Hall is a granite reinforced concrete frame with a wall thickness of1.83m, which can defend against an earthquake of magnitude 8. The whole hall is mainly in the architectural style of ancient temples in Tibet, and it is built by combining modern technology with ancient style. This is the largest temple pagoda invested by the state since the 1950s. To this end, the state allocated a special fund of 64.04 million yuan, 665,438 kilograms of gold+04 kilograms of silver, 275.22 kilograms and other building materials. The 10th Panchen Lama stupa covers an area of 253 square meters and is 1 1.55 meters high. It was wrapped in golden skin and covered with jewels. * * * 868 precious stones, 246,794 jewels, giant meteorites 1 piece, gold amulet 13, and 445 amber.
The Hanfo Hall in front of the Hall of the 10th Panchen Lama's Lingta was built for the Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, where the Panchen Lama met the ministers stationed in Tibet. There are gold seals and jade books awarded by the Qing emperor in the hall, as well as ancient Buddha statues and precious porcelain in Sui and Tang Dynasties. There are also long live the emperor cards in the slant hall.
A white palace where the Panchen Lama continues eastward is the Panchen Palace, which is located above the Red Hall and has always been the residence of the Panchen Lama. Although the current building structure was built during the Sixth Panchen Lama (1738- 1780), it is not open to the public. Interested people can enter several small halls in front of the Panchen Lama from the courtyard of the 10th Panchen Lama Pagoda.
The tall building to the east of the Fourth Panchen Lama Temple is the famous Qukangxia Hall, which contains the stupa of the Fourth Panchen Lama (1567- 1662). The fourth Panchen Lama is a living Buddha with great achievements in Tibetan history and a teacher of the famous Fifth Dalai Lama. His Lingta was built in the first year of Kangxi in Qing Dynasty (1662), which took four years to complete. It is the earliest Lingta Hall in Tashilhunpo Temple. Lingta height 1 1 meter. Its body is wrapped in silver and inlaid with jewels. It is beautifully carved and vividly shaped. * * * More than 2,700 taels of gold, 33,000 taels of silver, 78,000 catties of copper, 9,000 feet of silks and satins, and 7,000 pieces of agate, pearl, coral and pine ear stones were used. The top of Lingta Hall is a double eaves, leaning against the mountain and gilded tile roof, which shines in the sun and is extremely magnificent.
To the east of Zuoqin Hall (main hall) is Zuoqin Hall, which is the earliest and largest building in Tashilhunpo Temple. Located in the center of the whole temple, it is a huge compound building. Founded in 1447 and completed in 1459, it can accommodate 3,800 monks. The gilded Buddha statue of Sakyamuni is 3 meters high and was built by the fourth Panchen Lama for his teacher Rao Sanger. It is said that there are relics of Sakyamuni in the body, as well as the skulls of four old monks of Gendun Zhuba, who live in Qiba's hair. On both sides of the main Buddha statue are eight disciples of the Buddha. On the left side of the ground floor is the Qiangbafo Hall, which was invested and built by King Ali Guge in 146 1. Qiangbafo Gao 1 1 meter, with Guanyin and Manjusri statues carved by the Fourth Panchen Lama on both sides. In front of the Hall of Ursa Major is a magnificent sutra hall, which can accommodate 2,000 lamas to pray and chant Buddhist scriptures. Outside the main hall of Cuoqin is the lecture hall of the temple, which is a courtyard composed of cloisters. In the past, the Panchen Lama often gave lectures and lectures to monks in the whole temple here. Before lunch on weekdays, lamas gather in the Hall of the Great Hero to study scriptures and debate in the afternoon. It is also the center of festivals and Buddhist activities. It's interesting to stand there and watch the believers and monks coming and going. A huge prayer flag stands in the middle of the courtyard, and thousands of Buddha statues are painted on the surrounding walls. Look closely, none of them are the same.
Sunbathing Buddha I Dalagandun Zhuba was founded in 1468, with a history of more than 500 years. It is 32 meters high, 42.5 meters long and 3.5 meters thick. It is divided into nine floors, which are connected by wooden ladders. This platform is located outside the northeast wall of the temple, and there are many warp frames, wind horses and cliff carvings on both sides. On May 14, 15 and 16 of the Tibetan calendar, giant Buddha statues in the past, present and future will be displayed here respectively.