Thousand-year-old Linji Temple | Check in at Shijiazhuang.

Linji Zen, purify your mind 🌸 When you step into Linji Temple, the ancient and tranquil atmosphere will wash over you like a veil, instantly isolating you from the hustle and bustle of the world. The temple door opens gently, and the mottled vermilion paint tells of the past, like a low chant of the long years, drawing people into this quiet and pure land. As you cross the threshold, the orderly layout gradually unfolds. The Mahavira Hall is solemn and majestic, with flying eaves and brackets supporting the ancient charm. Sunlight penetrates the carved windows and falls on the golden Buddha statue, shining brightly, inexplicably making people feel awe, and the impetuousness quietly fades away. The monks, dressed in plain robes and holding Buddhist beads, walk steadily and calmly between the halls, adding a touch of Zen to the ancient temple. Walking to the Chengling Pagoda, the bricks and stones of the pagoda have weathered the wind and frost, but still stand tall, like a great monk guarding the Buddhist precepts in the chaotic and prosperous world, as firm as a rock. Walking around the pagoda slowly, the breeze brushes your clothes, and the sound of the pagoda bells is ethereal, as if it can dispel the distractions in your heart, and your thoughts are emptied, with only the clear blue sky and the ancient pagoda in your mind. The backyard is quiet and serene, with flowers and plants growing freely, exuding a sense of vitality. Find a corner to sit quietly, smell the faint fragrance of incense, and listen to the faint sound of chanting, as if time has stopped. The troubles of the world, fame and fortune, all become fleeting clouds, and the body and mind are wrapped in the compassion and peace of Zen, experiencing the transcendence of "nothingness". When leaving the temple, your steps are light and your heart is relieved. This visit to Linji is a gift of tranquility and a precious journey for the soul to rest temporarily. When the world is noisy in the future, remembering this place, you will still find peace. 📍Address: Near No. 9 Linji Road, Zhengding County, Shijiazhuang City. 🚇Transportation: Bus: ✅Route 136: From Niujiazhuang to Zhengding South Gate, passing by Linji Temple Station. ✅Route 177: From Nanjiao Bus Station to Garden Expo Park, passing by Zhengding South Gate, Guanghui Temple, Linji Temple, and other stations. ✅Route 130: You can get on at the Museum Station in Shijiazhuang City, and take a direct bus to Zhengding South Gate for 1 yuan, then walk to Linji Temple. ✅Sightseeing Route 1: It is also a bus route passing through the Zhengding Ancient City area, and you can get off at the corresponding station and go to Linji Temple.