"Exhibition of Cultural Relics of Past Patriarchs of Zhuxi Zen Temple" exhibits historical materials and documents, revealing the life experience of the famous plaque of "Knowing the World".

(Photo by reporter Hong Ruiqin)

[Reporter Hong Ruiqin/Tainan Report] "Zhuxi Zen Temple Patriarch Cultural Relics Exhibition" opened today (29th). It was planned and curated by Fu Chaoqing, the executive director of Zhuxi Dharma Guardian Association and honorary professor of the Department of Architecture of Chenggong University. This exhibition refers to Kyoto, Japan The cultural relics of Dongfu Temple Buddhist temple are exhibited in the form of exhibiting the cultural relics of the ancestors preserved in Zhuxi Zen Temple, and constructing a history of the development of the temple.

Curator Professor Fu Chaoqing (left) explained the significance of the exhibition of the cultural relics of the ancestors of the Zhuxi Temple, and the abbot Master Ziding (right) hoped that the future Buddhism will be reflected in the cultural relics.

(Photo by reporter Hong Ruiqin)

Zhuxi Temple is the earliest Buddhist temple established in Taiwan.

Fu Chaoqing said that the content of the exhibition started with the first generation Patriarch Master Jieyuan as the abbot in Showa 2, donating his life savings to rebuild the Zhuxi Temple, and after the second generation Patriarch Master Yan Jing succeeded the abbot and established a Buddhist academy, The construction of lotus pond pagodas, merit halls and other buildings expanded the temple space. In 1975, the third generation patriarch, abbot Ranmiao, rebuilt it into the Zhuxi Temple in the shape of a northern palace. Until now, the abbot Ziding is dedicated to rebuilding Zhuxi. The relevant cultural relics of masters and other patriarchs of the past dynasties focus on the construction of the history of Zhuxi Temple, which is different from general cultural relics exhibitions.

Please read on...

"Exhibition of Cultural Relics of Past Patriarchs of Zhuxi Zen Temple" exhibits precious cultural relics and historical materials, witnessing the development history of Taiwan's first Buddhist temple.

(Photo by reporter Hong Ruiqin)

The exhibition area is divided into portraits, resumes and biographical documents, plaques written by the abbot or congratulatory plaques for his ascension, plaques for the construction of temples during the abbot's tenure, cultural relics related to temple construction (documents, architectural drawings, components), religious and daily necessities, and mage-related items. The scriptures include the well-known plaque of "Learning the World" and little-known historical documents.

It is like the "Knowing the World" with a width of 192.5 cm and a height of 65 cm. The exact date of Jingli is unknown and has always been a "mystery". A picture of the buildings in the Zen Temple.” In the front view of the main hall, this plaque is clearly seen hanging above the gate, and it is inferred that the plaque has a history of at least 96 years.

The "Exhibition of Cultural Relics of Past Patriarchs of Zhuxi Zen Temple" opens today and will be on display until June 25.

(Photo by reporter Hong Ruiqin)

The abbot, Venerable Master Ziding, said that Zhuxi Temple began to rebuild the ancient temple in 2017. With the help of Professor Fu Chaoqing, it received the support of the Ministry of Culture to conduct a large-scale survey of religious cultural relics and began to sort out the history and cultural relics of Buddhist temples. , and as the earliest Buddhist temple in Taiwan, it has been rebuilt several times. At present, more than 4,600 precious cultural relics have been investigated in the temple, witnessing the historical development of Zhuxi Temple.

"Exhibition of Cultural Relics of Past Patriarchs of Zhuxi Temple" exhibits little-known historical documents.

(Photo by reporter Hong Ruiqin)

Master Ziding said that in the interaction with Professor Fu and the working team, he realized that the reconstruction of ancient temples is not only the renovation of external buildings, but also the reproduction of the history of Zhuxi Temple. Feel the Dharma. In the future, the Dharma will be embodied by the cultural relics, and the cultural relics will also be endowed with life because of the Dharma.

"Exhibition of Cultural Relics of Past Patriarchs of Zhuxi Zen Temple" exhibits old photos and original design drawings of the temple gate.

(Photo by reporter Hong Ruiqin)

The exhibition period is from now until June 25, and it is open for free visits every Wednesday to Sunday. The exhibition time is from 9:00 am to 11:30 am and from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.

☆Art news never misses, click like to follow fan page.


☆For more important news about arts and culture, please go to Free Arts and Culture Network.