"Harmony" is an important part of Taoist traditional thought. The so-called "three thieves are suitable, three talents are safe", and this "suitability" is "harmony", that is, the movements of heaven and earth are in harmony, and people in heaven and earth can maintain long-term stability. Laozi discussed harmony in this way: "the sum of heaven and earth is revealed by the dew, and people can't make it, but balance it", and he also said that "inflation is thought to be peace". Taoism believes that "harmony" is the definition of the movement of everything in the universe, and everything moves in "harmony". It can be said that Taoism itself is a religion that pursues social harmony. First, Taoism advocates "pursuing all goodness", which embodies the idea of harmonious coexistence between people. Harmony between people is an important symbol of the progress of human civilization. Taoism emphasizes that people should respect each other, understand each other and tolerate each other. Under the guidance of the idea of "all good things should be pursued and all evil things should not be done", an ideal Taoist society of "kindness and affinity" should be created. Du Fu called it "Marrying with the same love and different bones; Peace and prosperity, happiness and well-being ",to" not jealous "and" not jealous ",to enjoy the success of others, to grieve the suffering of others, to help others in danger, to be equal and United, and to be harmonious in all things. In interpersonal relationship, Taoism also requires honesty and trustworthiness in interpersonal communication. "Notes on the Ascension to the West" also said: "The Tao is inaction, the virtue is benevolence, the courtesy is righteousness, the kindness is friendship, the benefit comes first, and the faith comes first." Emphasize "oral honesty". The Taiping Economic Cooperation School said that "beauty is not empty, and evil is not hidden". Taoism hopes that everyone can be honest and trustworthy, so that society will be peaceful and people will live in harmony. Secondly, Taoism advocates the unity of man and nature, which embodies the idea of the unity of man and nature. Taoism strongly pursues the harmony between man and nature, and holds that man and nature are a harmonious and unified whole. Only by ensuring peace between heaven and earth can mankind achieve long-term stability. Taoism is a religion that cherishes life. Du Shu puts forward that "the immortal way cherishes life, and the world is endless". Taking life as the ideological virtue of human society requires people to respect and protect life. The traditional precepts of Taoism clearly stipulate that indiscriminate killing is opposed. Everything that is harmful to life should be stopped, and things that are beneficial to life should be advocated more. Taoism attaches great importance to people's dependence on the environment from the perspective of "harmony between man and nature" Taiping Jing: "Madam's life lies in heaven and earth. He who wants to be safe, first secure his heaven and earth, and then get Chang 'an. "Yin Fu Jing" puts forward that "the way to view heaven is to do everything in heaven. "Only by understanding the laws of nature, not violating them and making good use of them can we truly realize the harmony between man and nature. Thirdly, Taoism advocates the equality of all beings, which embodies the idea of mutual harmony between man and society. Taoism's "equality of all beings" is based on "all good people pursue and all evil people do nothing", which is the result of Taoism's idea of persuading good. Taoism's idea of "equality of all beings" is conducive to the harmonious coexistence of the world and the promotion of a positive society. This concept has been recorded in Laozi's Tao Te Ching, saying that "Heaven has no relatives and always works with good people". Also known as "I am good, I am evil, I am good." "This theory of heaven and goodness fully embodies an idea of equality. After the Eastern Han Dynasty, the idea of "equality of all beings" became the way of longevity. " The old Xiangzi Jules said: "When goodness is accumulated, it becomes a god, and god will become an immortal. "Tai Shang Induction directly links good deeds with immortality, that is, the so-called view of becoming a god with virtue, and all beings are equal on the road of cultivating immortality." Du Fu put forward specific rules and regulations for doing good, such as "don't kill, don't harm, don't envy, don't rape, don't steal, don't be greedy, don't hate and don't doubt". These virtues that everyone must pursue equally are very important for promoting the harmony of human society. In a word, Taoism's social outlook on life is positive and needs to be actively advocated. Taoism's thought of encouraging goodness and standardizing precepts plays a positive role in promoting people's hearts to be kind and strengthening the construction of spiritual civilization, and is of great practical significance in promoting social stability and building a harmonious socialist society.
The introduction of Taoism into Rugao can be traced back to the Han Dynasty, and Ling Wei Temple, as one of the three major Taoist resorts in Jiangsu, is especially praised by the world. Ling Wei Temple in Rugao has "five wonders": First, respect for names. Before the Sui Dynasty, Ling Wei Temple was called "the view of ancestors". During the Tang Dynasty, Weichi Gong made an expedition to the East, and an iron well was laid in view. After the triumph, the temple was rebuilt, and Emperor Taizong named it "Ren Weiguan". In the Song Dynasty, there was a golden snake coiled in the temple hall of Ren Wei. When Song Huizong heard about it, he named it "Ling Wei Temple". So Ling Wei Temple became the only temple within a thousand miles that was renamed twice by the emperors of the two dynasties. The second is the prominence of status. Feudal dynasties set up Taoist temples in Ling Wei Temple to manage Taoist temples in urban and rural areas. Ling Wei Temple is the only famous ancient temple in existence. After the Song Dynasty, Ling Wei Temple was a 10-square jungle with four affiliated temples. As many as 5 10 people at a time, at least in northern Jiangsu. The third is the beauty of classics. There are dozens of Taoist classics published in Ling Wei Temple, such as Collection of Instruments, Confessions of False Emperor and Buddha, Confessions of False Emperor and Buddha Eliminating Robbery, Eating Method of False Emperor and Buddha, Reading Method and Eating at Three Points, Returning to the Truth, and Five Capitals and Ten Beliefs, all of which are unique to one side. Among them, Huang Xu Tianzun said that he would rob the treasure, which was collected as a Taoist collection during the Yongzheng period. Therefore, Ling Wei Temple is the only temple in Jiangbei area that can print and engrave scriptures as a national classic collection. The fourth is the glory of the characters. At the beginning of Ling Wei Temple's religious belief, all this was true, and later it was reformed. There are countless people with good reputation and good reputation in history. The son of Han music was a famous longevity Taoist in ancient China, and was praised by Emperor Tang Ming. In the Song Dynasty, Xu Shouxin was named Zhezong and Hui Zong twice, and later he was named the Eight Immortals in the Yuan Dynasty in the name of Xu Shenweng. Wu Lan was a judge in the Great Bright Hall of the Forbidden City in the Qing Dynasty, who moved the world with the name of praying for rain and disaster relief with flying symbols. The fifth is scale. There are more than 200 houses and 35 temples, palaces, palaces and shrines. , with 124 statues of the Lord God and countless figurines.
However, what is more remarkable than "Five Wonders" is the relief of Ling Wei Temple, which has been circulated for thousands of years. Charity is the foundation of Taoism, and Ling Wei Temple has practiced the traditional Taoist idea of "helping the world". There are many kinds of relief activities in Ling Wei Temple, such as porridge, medicine, clothes, coffins, burial, pregnancy protection and voluntary study. During the reign of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty, a special relief organization-Yudetang was set up in the temple, and porridge factories, coffin stacks, medical clinics and pharmacies were set up, which solved countless urgent needs for refugees, victims and the poor on the land of Jianghuai. Ling Wei Temple has no permanent property, and the disaster relief funds come from donations, from Ling Wei Temple's guidance to charity and persuasion to all sentient beings, and from Ling Wei Temple Taoist's exposition and inheritance of the essence of Taoism, such as the pursuit of all goodness, the unity of heaven and human beings and the equality of all sentient beings. Such a Taoist temple, which provides porridge in winter and spring and medicine in summer and autumn, has a long history and covers the vast Jianghuai Plain, which is rare in history. The harmony and kindness of traditional Taoism in Ling Wei Temple embodies the patriotism, national spirit and fraternity spirit of the people in northern Jiangsu. Unfortunately, after the 1950s, Taoism declined, believers scattered, temples fell into disrepair, and the scenery of Ling Wei Temple was no longer there.
Prosperous times promote education, and dead trees meet spring. 1June, 990, the "Rugao County Preparatory Group for Repairing Ling Wei Temple" was established; 199 1 year 65438+February Ling Wei temple was listed as the first batch of key cultural relics protection units in Rugao city; 1995 10 The municipal government made a decision to rebuild the Ling Wei Temple in Rugao. 1997 Ling Wei Temple was reborn after the new site of Bi Xia Road was stolen. The government and relevant departments attach great importance to it, and all sectors of society fully support it. In particular, a group of rural sages and celebrities who accumulate virtue and do good deeds and cherish Rugao's cultural heritage have volunteered to help the construction. Rugao Ling Wei Temple and its Taoist culture are thriving again, which is a market where dragons shoot cows and bulls fight. In a few days, Ling Wei Temple will hold a ceremony to complete the temple and open the statue. As an excellent tourist city, Rugao has one more scenic spot; As a famous historical and cultural city, Rugao has added a chapter to its traditional culture. As Rugao, which is building a brand of caring city, the moral composition of citizens will be integrated with the inheritance and accumulation of "all good practices".
To love Rugao and build a harmonious society requires the participation of all citizens, including the Taoist community. Rugao Ling Wei Temple is the home of Taoist believers and religious believers in this city, and it is the holy land of Rugao traditional Taoist culture with the theme of charity. In the process of building a well-off society in an all-round way, Ling Wei Temple will hold high the great banner of patriotism and love for religion, stick to the road suited to the socialist society, mobilize the enthusiasm of Taoists and religious believers in the most extensive and in-depth way, and work with the people of the city to create a happy and peaceful Rugao with patriotism, national spirit, cultural tradition and fraternity.