In Jiujiang, Jiangxi, you can skip climbing Mount Lu, but you must visit Donglin Temple

I have been to many temples both domestically and abroad, and I have truly been touched by the atmosphere of Donglin Temple. I grew up in Quanzhou, a city with a long history of Buddhism, and I have visited temples in every city. But I am willing to call Donglin Temple my top temple experience. 🔔 Before entering the temple, staff will ask women to tie up their hair, and small hair ties are provided, as well as a dress code against revealing clothing. 🌟 'Joyful Dharma treasures, free to bond with' - this phrase I encountered at Donglin Temple left the deepest impression on me, unlike the commercialization of other temples, everything inside Donglin Temple is free!!! 💐 The scenery and floral art throughout the temple feel meticulously cared for, and there are many volunteers here, including many young faces. If you are interested in a temple volunteer experience, you can check out the contact information in the picture. ✨ Some temple experience tips 🪔 After entering, you can wash your hands first, touch some good fortune, I saw everyone pouring water on the lotus flowers, so we followed suit. 🪔 Look towards the West and chant in the Buddha Hall 🪵 Here you can experience VR to view the Pure Land, it's amazing how this temple keeps up with the pace of the world 🪵 Then circle around the Buddha statue three times, and you can get the Great Compassion Water for free, forming good connections 🪔 Donglin Temple offers free vegetarian meals 🪵 Morning meal: 6:30-7:10 🪵 Lunch meal: 10:50-11:30 🪔 Drum Tower for fortune-telling 🪵 Fortune-telling is also free, after drawing a lot you should circle the pagoda according to the lot's text, then return the text to the box in the Drum Tower 🪔 Merit Office 🪵 Donglin Temple even gives away small gifts, I received a gourd at the Great Buddha of Donglin, and here I received harmony and auspiciousness 🪔 Great Buddha of Donglin 🪵 It is also part of Donglin Temple, but a bit distant, you need to take a taxi to get there, but it's very worthwhile and impressive 😔 Some regrets, we didn't have enough time to climb the Smart Spring, and if you want to seriously tour the entire temple, you need at least half a day. If you come to Mount Lu in March, the scenery is quite ordinary, so I suggest you leave some time to visit the temple. I also hope everyone can find their own peace at Donglin Temple, and I wish everyone's wishes made here come true