In the bustling city of Ningbo, I encountered Qita Temple, an ancient temple hidden in the city.

A chance visit felt like stepping through a portal, leaving the hustle and bustle behind and returning to a place of inner peace.

Ningbo Qita Temple, a temple that has experienced thousands of years of vicissitudes, stands quietly in the center of the city. It is like an ancient book, quietly telling the traces of time and the accumulation of history. This temple, once known as Qixin Temple, has existed since the Dazhong period of the Tang Dynasty. During the Kangxi period, seven stone pagodas were built in front of the temple, giving it new life and meaning.

Stepping into the temple, the Hall of Great Strength, the Hall of Heavenly Kings, and the Hall of Yuantong Treasures come into view. They not only represent the profound heritage of Buddhist culture, but also the crystallization of the wisdom of the ancients. Under the shadow of these buildings, I seem to see the reincarnation of history and the inheritance of culture.

Strolling in the temple, I felt inner peace and tranquility. There is no hustle and bustle of the city here, only devout faith and a tranquil atmosphere. Here, I met myself, the one deep inside my heart. I let go of all my worries and stress, and focused only on my inner world.

Every stay at Qita Temple is an inner baptism. I look forward to coming here again next time and meeting myself again. This is the pure land of my heart and the home of my soul.

Post by MellifluousEphemeralZephyr | Mar 28, 2025