religious culture seems strange to most people, but it is an important part of Yuanmingyuan culture. After listening to Professor Yu Zhensheng, academic member of the Academic Professional Committee of Yuanmingyuan Studies in ChinaA speech entitled "A Series of Lectures on Popular Science in Yuanmingyuan" made in "A Talk on Religious Culture in Yuanmingyuan. It will increase your understanding of a religious culture that is full of mysteries.
Professor Yu Zhensheng believes that royal gardens and religious buildings are two systems.
the concept of ancient gardens: to create a fairyland on the world, to meet people's desire to advocate nature, praise nature, fitness and longevity. It shows the natural unity of man and nature.
religious culture in the royal gardens is the pattern of the three immortals on the sea. For example: the Summer Palace, Zhongnanhai water have three islands, Yuanmingyuan Fuhai also has three islands Pengdao Yaotai. The introduction of religious culture into the landscape of Yuanmingyuan. Such as: Fang Hushengjing. Buddhist culture occupies an important position in the gardens of the Qing Dynasty. Not optional, but necessary. Some have become landmarks.
Yuanmingyuan is mainly manifested in: Pengdao Yaotai, Fanghu Shengjing, Fangyou Palace, Zhengjue Temple, Shewei City, Ciyun Puhu, the depths of the cave, etc., all with strong religious culture Color, to meet the needs of emperors and concubines to worship Buddha and worship ancestors.
, Professor Yu also said that the religious and cultural characteristics of the Old Summer Palace are: First, it is adapted to local conditions, and there is no need to strictly follow the temple pattern. There are no monks and Taoist monks and other full-time personnel. It is different from the temples outside the garden, but it has a function. Second, according to the layout of the garden landscape, not all glazed tiles are separated but not dead, and the combination of landscape modeling and landscape is sacred and quiet. Third, according to religious needs, than the general religious architecture gorgeous, exquisite shape.
religious culture in the whole feudal society is crucialimportant is the spiritual sustenance of feudal emperors and religious believers in society. The study of religious culture is of great significance to the study of Chinese culture.