The national treasure-level Yuan Dynasty murals are hidden in this temple in a low-key manner

Yong'an Zen Temple was built in the Jin Dynasty and was rebuilt in the Yuan Dynasty after being destroyed by fire. The "Chuanfa Zhengzong Hall" is a relic of the Yuan Dynasty, and other buildings such as the mountain gate, Dharma Protector Hall, and east and west side halls were all constructed in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The glazed architecture on the main ridge of the Shanmen Hall is very special and is said to be related to the Nestorianism that was popular during the Yuan Dynasty. The Chuan Fa Zheng Zong Hall is the main hall with a single-eaved hip roof. On the front, there are two big characters "Zhuang" and "Yan" written in vigorous and powerful style. If you go around to the back, you can see four big characters "Tiger Roar and Dragon Roar" on the back, which is very beautiful. There are huge characters written on the outer wall of the Buddhist temple, which is rare in Buddhist temple architecture. The Buddha statues in the main hall are no longer there, but you can see some wonderful Yuan Dynasty murals and gorgeous double caissons. The mural covers an area of ​​more than 180 square meters, with 882 water and land figures and 135 groups of water and land stories. The figures are portrayed in detail and their expressions are lifelike, especially the portraits of the Ten Great Vidyarajas on the north wall, among which the Acalanatha with a torn face is the most representative. The mural is divided into three layers: upper, middle and lower. It includes eight parts, such as "Ming Wang Yan Fa" and "Hua Sheng Tian Dao", in which various gods are classified and grouped, and the name of the god is listed in the upper corner of each group. These murals feature Buddhas and Bodhisattvas worshipped by Buddhism, immortal officials, star gods and gods worshipped by Taoism, as well as typical figures of loyalty, filial piety, chastity and righteousness in Confucian ethics. It can be said to be a "comprehensive image collection of ancient Chinese religious figures." The characters in the painting use their lively and natural expressions and behaviors to harmoniously integrate the three religions of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, and can be said to be the culmination of Chinese religious gods. After viewing the murals, don’t forget to look up at the top. There is a caisson in the style of a palace in the center of the room, which is a relic from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The rest of the room is exposed to the sky. In the center of the caisson is two dragons playing with a pearl, and all around it are patterns of peonies and auspicious clouds. There are heavenly pavilions on both sides, with many Buddha statues painted in the pavilions, which are the ten Buddhas who subdue demons. The paintings are delicate and the shapes are exquisite. The beams are also covered with colorful paintings of clouds, dragons, flowers and plants, which is very gorgeous.