Please help the people and places destroyed in the May 2008 China quake. Chn = 青城山 Qīngchéng Shān

Qingcheng Mountain
Mount Qingcheng (Ch. = Qingchengshan) is one of the ancient birthplaces of Taoism. It lies in Guanxian County, Sichuan Province, and the area around it consists of 36 mountains and 108 famous sights. It commands the vast expanse of Chuanxi Plain. The Yellow Emperor (the ancester of all Chinese) once came here to study Taoism with Ning Fengzhi. Zhang Daoling (the Heavenly Teacher) pursued Tao in these mountains. Zhao Yi (of the Shui dynasty) and Du Guangting (of the Tang dynasty) both came here to be hermits.

Yuan Ming Temple and many other holy places, schools, and buildings in the area were totally destroyed in the terrible earthquake that rocked China in May 2008. Please take some time daily to send out a prayer to those that have suffered so much death and loss from this natural disaster. If possible, please send a donation for restoring the area and the livelihood of its people. 

       
Views of Mt. Qingcheng
Stamp Photos Courtesy This Outside Site





Yuan Ming Temple on Mt. QingCheng



The vast expanse of the QingCheng Mountain range.
A secluded and sacred natural wonderland and
the birthplace of Taoism in ancient times.



Mountain steps of QingCheng Shan
and nearby temple complex of the Three Purity



Gateway and Taoist Altar on QingCheng Shan



Cliffside hiking trail on QingCheng Shan



Taoist altar to Tou Mu, the Bushel Mother
or Goddess of the North Star on QingCheng Shan



Taoist Temple on QingCheng Shan

Mount Qingcheng,
known for its serene scenery

The Guchang Taoist temple

Upper Pure Piety Hall

Rock on which Zhang Daoling, the
heavenly master, tried his sword

Front gate of the temple

Taoists attending morning lessons

Working in tea garden

Three Pure Pieties Hall