How to pray for blessings on Jiuhua Mountain on the birthday of Ksitigarbha? Seven practical strategies for old pilgrims including "Washing Tower Rain"-TodayInfo

The birth of Ksitigarbha is coming soon on the 30th day of the seventh lunar month, and many friends plan to go to Jiuhua Mountain to pray for blessings. As one of the most lively days of every year, there are so many people on the mountain. I have sorted out some experiences from people who have experienced it. I can avoid many detours as I do. I also talk to you about the little stories about Jiuhua Mountain~

First of all, let’s talk about accommodation, this is too critical! Since the beginning of the seventh month of the lunar calendar, there have been more pilgrims in Jiuhua Mountain. A few days before the birthday, hotels and homestays are basically full. So you must book online in advance, don’t think about finding it again, as you may really sleep in the car. When booking, ask a few more questions: Is the specific address far from the tourist center? Is there a pick-up service? Will the price rise temporarily on that day? Ask these questions clearly and you can go up the mountain with peace of mind the next day without delaying any trouble.

If you plan to drive by yourself, remember: the car will definitely not be able to drive up the mountain. During the birthday of Jiuhua Mountain, traffic control will be carried out throughout the day. You can park your car in the parking lot of the Visitor Service Center at the foot of the mountain, or at the entrance of the B&B or Hotel where you stay (confirm with the boss in advance if there is any parking space). After that, I have to change the bus to the scenic spot to go up the mountain. The round trip cost is about 50 yuan. This is worth it because the buses in the scenic spot are also included. You can take them no matter whether you go to various temples or attractions, and you don’t have to pay extra money.

Tell us about the time to go up the mountain. If you live at the foot of the mountain, the earlier you go out, the better! If I go late, the team will be lined up by the road when I arrive at the visitor center, and it will take almost two hours to wait for the bus, which is a waste of time. Going up the mountain early can not only avoid the crowds, but also leave more time to visit the temple and pray for blessings, which is more cost-effective.

There are also some things to do when going down the mountain. Don't wait until four or five o'clock in the afternoon to leave. At that time, everyone was thinking about going down the mountain and returning. Whether they were waiting for the bus or leaving the parking lot, they had to queue up. I had stepped on this pit before and planned to get home in the evening, but it was blocked until dark and came out of the mountain. I was hungry and tired. It is recommended that you go down the mountain early when the time is almost over, so that it will be smoother when walking off the peaks.

When I arrived on the mountain, there were so many temples, which one should I go first? Let’s take a note of one thing - the Moon Body Hall, which is what we often call the Physical Hall. The true body of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is enshrined here, and it is one of the core temples in Jiuhua Mountain. The meaning of coming here to pray for blessings on the birthday of Ksitigarbha is particularly different. According to legend, during the Tang Dynasty, after the Jin Di Ksitigarbha (the incarnation of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva) passed away in Jiuhua Mountain, his disciples built this temple to worship his body. For thousands of years, it has been a must-visit place for pilgrims.

If you have enough time, there is another particularly meaningful thing to do: recite a related classic on the mountain. It is not easy for us to come to Jiuhua Mountain. Some friends come here thousands of miles away just for this fate. Find a quiet corner, calm down and read the scriptures, and feel the pure atmosphere on the mountain. It not only fulfills your wish, but also gives your soul a vacation. This kind of experience is not something you can do anywhere.

Last remind everyone that you must bring an umbrella! The older generation said that on the day of Ksitigarbha’s birth, there is a high probability that Mount Jiuhua will have a “pagoda washing rain”. Legend has it that this rain is here to purify the tower body and cleanse the troubles of sentient beings. Even if the weather forecast is not raining on that day, I will hold an umbrella in my bag, which can not only block the rain, but also shade the sun even if it rains a little, which is very practical.

I hope everyone can go to Jiuhua Mountain smoothly by then, and everything they want will be as good as they wish, and go home with full blessings!