Investigation And Research On The History And Culture Of Jintian Taoist Temple Of Lanzhou City In Ming And Qing Dynasties

As a famous Taoist temple in the northwest,Lanzhou Jintian Temple shows the grand development of Taoism in Lanzhou and even Gansu during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.On the basis of combining local chronicles,celebrity travel notes and other materials,through the use of multidisciplinary research methods such as history,religious psychology,etc.,when combing the development overview of Jintian Temple,he learned about its natural geographical environment and good conditions.The humanistic environment not only provides favorable factors for the creation of Jintianguan,but also an inevitable condition for the formation of Jintianguan Taoist culture.Jintian Temple was built in the second year of Ming Jianwen by the king of Ming Su,Zhu Hu.It is a famous Taoist jungle in the northwest.The construction of this Taoist temple has a unique historical and cultural background.The land where it grew-Lanzhou,has a strong atmosphere of Taoist beliefs.At the same time,from the perspective of religious sociology,its founder,Zhu Fu,as a vassal in the Ming Dynasty,was influenced by his father Zhu Yuanzhang and had a strong interest in Taoist culture.Coupled with the political,economic,and educational environment,it is inevitable for him to build a Taoist temple after moving to Lanzhou.When choosing a site,Jin Tianguan had both Feng Shui and political considerations.Such a site was not only in line with Taoist Feng Shui philosophy,but also convenient for the kings and the public to carry out Taoist sacrificial activities.In the architectural layout,the Taoist temple as a whole adopts the layout pattern based on the central axis,which embodies the solemnity and sacredness of the Jintian Temple as a Taoist temple,and is also more conducive to embodying the concept of "yin and yang balance" advocated by Taoism.In the decorative arts,Jintianguan uses five decorative images of animals,plants,decorative patterns,character stories,and utensils to show the ideological connotation of the building’s desire for auspiciousness,wealth and longevity,and elevating immortality.The Taoist culture of Jintianguan and the local social interaction of Lanzhou are also close and profound.For the official personnel,they strengthened the effective rule of Lanzhou by donating and repairing,stabilized the social order,and won the support of the people;for the ordinary people,Jin Tianguan combined the belief in Leitan with the folk customs of Lanzhou.Combined,the Leitan Temple Fair is formed,which enriches the daily life of the people and satisfies the religious beliefs of the people.For local merchants,participating in the rebuilding activities of the Golden Sky Temple can express their desire to be blessed by the gods,or they can To increase the popularity in Lanzhou area;for literati and Confucian scholars,drinking and composing poems in Jintianguan,sitting and talking about Taoism,and seeking a leisurely life are also a great joy of life.All in all,Jintian Temple is not only an important religious place in Lanzhou,but also has the nature of a local public space.Its Taoist culture has a profound influence on the local culture of Lanzhou.