The secret realm of Taihang Mountain, the stone caves of Jindeng Temple

Stepping out of the Water and Land Hall, pay attention to the cliff carvings and small stone caves densely distributed like beehives on the cliffs outside the hall. They are carved with Maitreya Buddha, one Buddha and two Bodhisattvas, Guanyin who sends children, Kalan, Arhats, etc. The thousands of Buddhas have different expressions and are lifelike. Cliff carvings refer to carving a shallow niche on the cliff, and carving a Buddha statue in the heart of the niche at the same time, mainly in relief, also known as opening niche carvings. Stone cave carvings are to carve caves on the cliffs, and then carve or mold Buddha statues in the caves. In the other halls of Jindeng Temple, there are many Taoist statues such as Mount Tai God, Guan Gong, etc., either carved in wood or molded in clay. Taoism is different from Buddhism. It is a religion indigenous to China. Influenced by the worship of ghosts and gods in ancient times, Taoism has become a polytheistic religion. The other world of Taoism is therefore rich and colorful, and it is very lively. It is said that the sixth cave was once the scripture hall, and there was a 6-meter-high bronze Buddha in the hall, which contained several volumes of scriptures. Unfortunately, it is now unknown. There are thousands of Buddhas carved on the cliff with equal specifications. Jindeng Temple Stone Caves Self-driving is required Ticket: 20 yuan Address: Jindeng Village, Pingshun County, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province