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Introduction to the Passing Hall: Also known as the Hall of Acceptance of Officials, because Xiangyan Temple was once the dojo of the imperial masters of the two dynasties, and an emperor once became a monk and took refuge here. His status was very prominent and respected. In the past, high-ranking officials and nobles often came to worship. Hereby, This official reception hall was built to greet and send off officials; at the same time, it also represents the extremely respected status of the Zen Master, the abbot of this temple. From the prince to the seventh-rank county magistrate, everyone who comes to this temple must first report to the abbot. They greeted him in the reception hall; when he left, the abbot also saw him off in the reception hall and never went down the steps. Usually when people walk to the hall, they will take a nap here, dust themselves off, tidy up their clothes, and then calm down and come to the Mahavira Hall to worship.