[Travel Notes] 0529 Dali Sanskrit Singing at the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple

"The holy tower enters the clouds"

Orange | Photographed by in May 2021

 

【0529 same day itinerary】

Morning movies "Brother, I Love You", "Young Wande" and "Li Jinzi"

Afternoon check-in: Chongsheng Temple Three Pagodas Scenic Area

 

 

[Travel Notes in Running Account]

 

In fact, as of today, this trip has almost come to an end.

 

Reiko suddenly felt upset in her stomach in the morning and bought some medicine during breakfast. After that, I didn't have the mood to go out to play, so I just stayed with him in the house. During this period, I watched 3 movies, "Brother, I Love You", "Young Wande" and "Li Jinzi" . None of them are very famous, but if you calm down and enjoy them, they are all quite beautiful. I have to admit that Chinese movies still have a long way to go.

 

At noon, I left Reiko behind and went out to play by myself.

 

The destination is the Three Pagodas Scenic Area of ​​Chongsheng Temple, which is the prototype of Tianlong Temple where Duan Yu learned the Six Meridians Divine Sword in the Eight Tribes of the Dragon. The entire scenic spot is built along the mountain. At the foot of the mountain are three pagodas. The mottled pagodas are full of historical charm. One high and two low, towering into the sky, and the reflection formed by falling into the lake is exactly the same as the one seen in the book.

 

(I’m too lazy to add filters)

 

After the tower area is the temple area. Climbing all the way up, I prayed in turn. In the sound of Sanskrit singing, my body and mind seemed to be cleansed. The highest point is the Mahavira Hall dedicated to Sakyamuni. For the first time, I saw monks singing in person. It was the same as the Buddhist music heard on NetEase Cloud, but different at the same time. Indescribable wonderful feeling! Life is full of difficulties and demons haunt us. Whenever I go to a place like this where the fragrance of clouds lingers and the sound of Buddha fills my ears, and I watch the pilgrims coming one after another to worship, I always feel that my heart will become much calmer.

 

There is a special consecration sales area in the temple. I originally wished for good health and wealth, but then I thought about it and had to go all the way to fulfill my wish. Forget it. It is worth mentioning that the trendy concept of [blind box] has also been applied to sales. Advancing with the times, amazing!

 

After leaving the scenic spot, I met several old ladies selling fruits. Speaking of which, this may be the place that makes me most fond of the city of Dali. I saw the mothers-in-law dressed in ethnic minority costumes (the specific ethnic group is unclear), with two baskets placed next to each of them. The baskets were filled with all kinds of fruits, which were sold not by the jin but by the piece. In the end, I couldn't resist the temptation and bought 20 yuan worth of fruit, which I almost couldn't carry. Cheap, big bowl and delicious. I miss Dali’s fruits just like I miss Chongqing’s steamed buns. (From the side, it shows how pitiful the fruit platter was in Shuanglang Ancient Town yesterday!)

 

At night, I was still alone. It was boring to see the huge crowds of people in the ancient city.