Craftsmanship in the construction of the ancient architecture of the Miao Guo Temple in Wenzhou

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Ancient architectural carving

Miaoguo Temple is located at the southern foot of Songtai Mountain in Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province. Miaoguo Temple is a famous ancient temple in Dongou, founded during the Tang Dynasty's Shenlong era (705 AD) and built by the great master Su Jue. Miaoguo Temple is located at the southern foot of Songtai Mountain in Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province. It is a famous ancient temple in Dong'ou, founded during the Tang Dynasty's Shenlong era (705 AD) and built by the great master Su Jue. Sheng in the Song Dynasty, the renowned monk Jizhong Master Zeng Zhuoxi was the abbot of the sect, greatly promoting the style of the sect and becoming a famous temple for pilgrimage along the southeast coast.

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‍The Miao Guo Temple was destroyed in a big fire in the 14th year of the Shunzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty. Although it was rebuilt in the 14th year of the Kangxi reign, its scale is no longer comparable to before. During the later development of the highway, the Miao Guo Temple was demolished, and the cultural relics, master relics, Song Dynasty gilded bronze Buddha, and master's life small stone tablet are now stored in the East China Cultural Relics Museum. Miaoguo Temple is a key temple approved by the Zhejiang Provincial Government for opening to the outside world. In 1983, it was repaired and rebuilt. It lasted more than ten years before and after the reconstruction. Now there are Tianwang Hall, the Shakya ManiHall, Guanyin Pavilion and two floors, carved beams and painted rafters, resplendent; Arch of wooden architecture with cornices is magnificent. Zhao Puchu, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), wrote "the Shakya ManiHall" in person. Sha Menghai, a great calligrapher, wrote "Miaoguo Temple". In 1996, Nan Huaijin, a Buddhist master, wrote a plaque "Sleeping on a famous mountain", which is dignified, vigorous and glittering. Scholars in the calligraphy world have written inscribed boards, couplets and couplets to add luster to Miaoguo Temple.‍

On the main pillar of the main hall, there is a couplet written by the former abbot, the old monk Xuesheng, during his lifetime: "Jingguang Pagoda Courtyard, the sound of Pu Jue Bell, reminiscing about the Tang Dynasty's Zongfeng Yongjia alone; Oupu Cloud Peak, Xiatan Moonlight, hoping to see the wonderful fruits of Song Monk Daoji in the same arms." In the back hall, there is a couplet written by the current abbot, Dharma Master Da Chong: "The seven treasures are solemn, and a small mountain hides the world; the three layers of shade, and the earth surges with the sound of the tide in ten directions

‍Xingyan Company, building the main hall of Miaoguo Temple, carving stone for the main pillars of the temple, and carving ancient buildings. The company's business philosophy is to prioritize quality and service, and has successfully completed some of the temple construction projects of the Miaogou Temple project. Xingyan Stone Products Co., Ltd. has undertaken the supply of over 200 large-scale projects both domestically and internationally, such as the Asabaijiang Central Square, Tianjin Dagang Cultural and Art Center, Jinmen Ancient Ningtou Memorial Square, Tianjin Jinwan Square, Tianjin Intermediate Court, Jiangyou Catholic Church in Sichuan Province, Xiamen Wuyi Square, Wenzhou Miaoguo Temple, etc., Based on the business policy of market orientation, pioneering, innovative development, and winning with quality, we are tirelessly striving to develop high-quality and high value-added products. The product is of excellent quality and low price, selling well in both domestic and international markets. With exquisite craftsmanship and good reputation, we have won the trust and love of our customers and are willing to sincerely cooperate and develop together with them. The company has a rich product line, mainly engaged in stone carving feng shui balls, stone carving feng shui wheels, stone curtain wall architecture, garden water features, ancient temples, temple carvings, garden landscapes, garden ancient architecture, garden carvings, modern abstract sculptures, and character sculptures.‍