染雾Tianjin Dule Temple Tour Guide - Part 1
Welcome to Dule Temple in Tianjin! As one of the oldest wooden structures in China, Dule Temple holds great significance in the country's cultural and architectural heritage. Today, I will be your English tour guide, taking you on a journey through the history and beauty of this remarkable temple.
Dule Temple, also known as the Temple of Solitary Joy, was built during the Tang Dynasty in 984 AD. It was originally constructed as a part of the Imperial Palace in Beijing and was later moved to its current location in Tianjin. The temple is dedicated to Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, and is renowned for its unique architectural style and exquisite craftsmanship.
As you enter the temple, you will be greeted by the magnificent Gate Tower, which is decorated with intricate carvings of mythical creatures and divine beings. This gate serves as the main entrance to the temple complex and symbolizes the transition from the secular world to the spiritual realm.
The main hall of Dule Temple is the Mahavira Hall, which houses a large statue of Guanyin. The statue, standing at 16.7 meters tall, is made of clay and covered with gold leaf. It is a true masterpiece and is considered one of the finest examples of Buddhist sculpture in China.
One of the most unique features of Dule Temple is its pagoda, known as the Leaning Tower. This seven-story wooden pagoda, standing at 22.52 meters tall, is famous for its tilted structure. Over the years, the pagoda has leaned to one side due to its wooden foundation and natural weathering. Despite its lean, the pagoda has stood strong for over a thousand years and is a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of ancient Chinese builders.
As you explore the temple complex, you will also come across various smaller halls and pavilions, each with its own unique architectural style and cultural relics. These structures provide a glimpse into the rich history and religious traditions of the temple.
In addition to its historical and architectural significance, Dule Temple also serves as an important religious site for Buddhists. Many worshippers come here to pay their respects and seek blessings from Guanyin. The temple is particularly crowded during festivals and special occasions.
Before we conclude our tour, I encourage you to take a moment to appreciate the tranquility and spiritual atmosphere of Dule Temple. As you stand amidst the ancient wooden structures and listen to the sound of chanting, you can't help but feel a sense of peace and serenity.
Thank you for joining me on this tour of Dule Temple. I hope you have gained a deeper appreciation for this remarkable place. Please feel free to explore the temple further and take as much time as you need to absorb its beauty and significance.
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天津独乐寺英文导游词
Temple of Solitary Joy is located at inside west city gate of Ji County, Tianjin City. It is known for its refined architecture skill in Channel's ancient buildings and has got the reputation of Six Best. These are: The earliest Dingshan Gate （Gate of Withstanding Hill） of the ground hall preserved now; The earliest Chiwei object on the Hill Gate preserved now; The earliest plane distribution which took pavilion as the center on the architecture plane; The biggest clay sculptured statue of Avalokiteavara inside a pavilion in China; The Avalokiteavara is also the most ancient high storeyed one; The more precious fact is that the Temple of Solitary Joy has stood unscathed after thousand years of rain, snow, wind and frost and 28 big attacks, hence the most durable ancient Monastery of thousand years.
Entering the Temple , the first comes to sight is 10 m high gate, on the arch of which there hangs a horizontal inscribed board: Temple of Solitary Joy. The single eaves ground hall roof was the roof building form during the western Tsin （AD265-316） and Southern and Northern Dyansty （420-589） period, which was called Siadading in ancient time and now it is called big roof. On the two ends of the plane ridge, there are inward Chiweis. Chi denoted sparrow hawk in ancient time, which is a kind of fierce bird. The stand base of the gate is comparatively low, but the hall pinnacle is much higher above eaves and the pottery animal figures look sturdy; solemn and sturdy. There is no ceiling inside the pinnacle, therefor the painted beam and purlieus are visible. The whole piece is exquisitely wrought, simple arranged and skillfully done, for which people gasp in administration.
Crossing the gate, one comes to the core building - Avalokitesvara Pavilion, 23 m in hei
Entering the Avalokitesvara Pavilion, the very sight is a huge standing Avalokitesvara Statue. If one stands by it, his height is only up to her ankle. The Statue, 16.27 m in height, is the biggest clay sculpture of Avalokitesvara in China. Two statues of attendant Bodhisattvas under the knee of Avalokitesvara are also 3 m in height. On the crown of the head of Avalokitesvara, there are 10 small Avalokitesvare's heads, hence it is called 11 faces Avalokitesvara. Reviewing around the inner part of the pavilion, one can discover that pillars of high and low storeys are not directly linked through, but the pillars of the upper storey are inserted into the arch head of that of lower storey. The upper storey of the pavilion is in a form of six corners empty well, while the lower storey is in a form of square empty well. This kind of structure is not only beautiful and strong, but also adds the space of the upper part of Budha statues. On the four walls inside the pavilion, colorful murals are painted, the theme of which is the images of 16 Arhats and 2 Ming Dynasty Emperors, which are the earliest subjects of Buddhism. On he murals, 2 m high Arhats with 3 heads and 4 arms are extremely lifelike and Ming Emperors on the four walls are full of power and grandeur. On the upper part of the murals, there are mountains, forest, cloud and river, while on the lower part, there are paintings of secular themes with vivid and natural lines, which embody the superb the skill and arts of painting of ancient Buddhism in China.
