The highest emperor in the world should go to this highest mountain to worship the highest god. The wind is to worship heaven, and Zen is to worship God. The worship of Mount Tai gave the emperor the sacred significance of obtaining the recognition of heaven and proving that he was the "son of heaven". (of the emperor) Mount Tai worships heaven.
This ceremony has become an ancient etiquette unique to Mount Tai, and it also constitutes an important part of Mount Tai's worship and belief. Because the executors of this etiquette are emperors of past dynasties, it is particularly eye-catching and far-reaching, forming a legend.
From the ancient history of China to the emperor of Song Dynasty, the etiquette tradition of primitive society and feudal society runs through it.
All previous closures
The worship of Mount Tai originated from the worship of Mount Tai in ancient times. The Records of the Historian and the Book of Closed Meridian recorded that the seventy-two emperors worshipped Mount Tai in ancient times. The amenorrhea ceremony on Mount Tai is regarded as a symbol of national prosperity and world peace, and it has become a grand event pursued by emperors in past dynasties. According to historical records, during the more than 2,000 years from the Qin Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, emperors Qin Shihuang, Han Wudi, Tang Gaozong, Tang Xuanzong, Song Zhenzong, Qing Kangxi, Qianlong, etc. 12 went to Mount Tai to participate in meditation. Through meditation and worship of Mount Tai, emperors of past dynasties established their own imperial power and national prestige, and Mount Tai became a symbol of the national sacrificial altar.
Qin Shihuang closed his eyes and meditated.
After Qin unified China, the first emperor toured the east in the 28th year (2 19 BC) and went to the mountain first, where he sacrificed sacrifices and carved stones to celebrate Qin's achievements. At the same time, Confucian scholars from Qi and Lu were called to test the etiquette of Zen, and each Confucian scholar had different opinions. The first emperor set up his own ritual system, renovated the mountain road and climbed the mountain since the day of Mount Tai. Dengfeng ceremony was held in Daiding, Shi Songdeli. Since the shadow of Mount Tai went down the mountain, the Zen ceremony has dropped to Fu Liangshan. When Qin Shihuang sealed Mount Tai, the sacrificial ceremonies and ceremonies were kept secret.
Emperor Wu Guan Zen
In March of the first year of Yuanfeng (BC 1 10), Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty led his ministers to visit Mount Tai in the east and sent people to erect a monument at Daiding. After that, I went to patrol the sea in the east. In April, I returned to Mount Tai and made my own amenorrhea ceremony: to the "landlord" god in Fu Liangshan Auditorium; Later, a memorial ceremony was held, and an altar was built in the east of the foot of the mountain, nine feet high, with jade books buried under it; After the ceremony, Liang Wudi and Hou Dengtai, the servant in the car, stood alone and performed the ceremony. The next day, under the cover of Daiyin, according to the etiquette of offering sacrifices to heaven, the Zen Mountain at the northern foot of Shandong was awe-inspiring. After the closure of Zen, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty accepted the greetings from ministers, changed the country name to Yuanfeng, and cut Mount Tai Qianwan and Bo 'er County to worship Mount Tai and seal Gaojun County.
In the winter of the fourth year of Yuanfeng (BC 107), Emperor Wu made a southern tour. The following year (in the fifth year of Yuanfeng, BC 106), he returned to Mount Tai in the spring and closed the temple in April.
In the first month of Tai 33 (BC 102), Liang Wudi made an east tour of the sea. In April, I also went to Mount Tai for the third meditation.
In March of the third year of Tianhan (98 BC), Emperor Wu went to Mount Tai for the fourth meditation.
In March of the fourth year of Taishi (93 BC), Emperor Wu ascended Mount Tai and held his fifth meditation.
In March of the fourth year of Zheng He (89 BC), Liang Wudi returned to Mount Tai from the giant tripod and held the sixth meditation.
Emperor Guangwu of Han Dynasty closed the Zen.
In the thirty-second year of Jianwu (AD 56), on February 12, Emperor Guangwu led his ministers to Gao Feng, sent 1500 servants to renovate the mountain road, and rode more than 3,000 people to lay the foundation stone at Dengfengtai. /kloc-fasting began on 0/5, and firewood was burned in the south of Taishan mountain on 22. After the ceremony, climb the mountain by chariot, take a rest at Daiding, and then change clothes and seal gifts. On the 25th, he meditated in Fu Liangshan and changed his name to Jianwu Zhongyuan.
Tang Gaozong has a high yield
In October of the second year of Linde (665), Emperor Gaozong led a hundred officials of civil and military affairs and his retinue to perform a ceremony, and the marquis of Wu led women at home and abroad. Zen coach rode hundreds of miles, accompanied by envoys and leaders from Turkey, Khotan, Persia, Tianzhu, Japan, Silla, Baekje and North Korea. In December, they gathered at the foot of Mount Tai and sent people to build a dome-shaped sacrificial altar in the south of the mountain, decorated with five-colored soil and named it "Fengsi altar"; Build an altar at the top of the mountain, five feet wide and nine feet high, and name it "Dengfeng altar" on all sides; Build an octagonal square altar on Sheshou Mountain, named "Xiachan altar". In February of the following year, Emperor Gaozong first "sealed an altar" at the foot of the mountain to worship heaven; The next day, I went to the top of Daiding and sealed the jade policy in the "Dengfeng altar"; On the third day, he went to Sheshou Mountain to worship the God of the earth. After Gao Zongxing's first sacrifice, he ascended to the altar and offered it afterwards. After the closing ceremony, he was welcomed by ministers at the pilgrimage altar and erected three monuments, namely Dengfeng, Zen Buddhism and pilgrimage. The name of the altar is "Wuhetai", the name of Dengfeng is "Long Live Taiwan", and the name of the altar is "King Yuntai", which was renamed Ganfeng County.
Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty closed his doors to Zen.
In October of the 13th year of Kaiyuan (725), Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty led hundreds of officials, nobles and foreign envoys to meditate on Mount Tai in the East. The ceremony of sealing Zen follows the four systems of dry sealing. After the Zen seal, Mount Tai was named "King of Heaven and Qi", and the ceremony rank was increased to third class. Xuanzong personally wrote the book "Gathering Mount Tai to Sing", which was held in Daguanfeng, Daiding, and made Zhang Shuo, the secretariat, write "Ode to the Altar of the Country", Yao Gan, the servant of the Central Plains, and Su Xiang, the minister of rites, write "Ode to the Altar of Hajj", all of which were held in Jide.
Jade Butterfly in Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty: There was a son of Emperor Taizong who dared to tell the gods in heaven: Shili, Apocalypse and Prosperous Land. Gaozu and Taizong were ordered to stand, Gaozong was promoted to middle school, and Liuhe flourished. Zhongzong Shaofu, the successor is undecided. May God bless your early recovery. Chen Xi is loyal to martial arts. If there are difficulties at the bottom, push the Holy Father. Gongcheng Dabao, ten years. If you respect God's will, the four seas will feast. Sacrifice Dai Yue, thank God. Blessed are children and grandchildren.
The first jade book of Xuanzong Zen Society in Tang Dynasty: Only the 13th year of Kaiyuan, the year was ugly. In November, on the eleventh day of the first month of Xinmao, the emperor's son Longji dared to tell the emperor, saying only: The emperor's son kept his name, and he was very lucky. He thought people were excellent. So far, he dare not recover. Lai Kunyuan's long spirit, the scenery of tin and the cultivation of ordinary people have always been fruitful. When I hold an exhibition, I will patrol and report my merits. I respect jade, silk, sacrifice, prosperity and worldly goods. It shows my sincerity to prepare this gift. The real emperor of Zong Rui is the great sage in charge of God. Shangyi
Song Zhenzong has a high yield
In October of the first year of Dazhong Xiangfu (1008), Song Zhenzong set out from Bianjing, rode a horde and sealed Mount Tai in Dongyue. Change Ganfeng County to Fengfu County; Mount Tai was named "the Holy Emperor of Heaven and Qi"; The goddess of Mount Tai is called "Fairy and Jade Girl Bi Xia Yuan Jun"; On the east side of the Tang Cliff on the top of Mount Tai, the inscription "Xie Tianshu narrates double saints and merits" is engraved. Zhao Wangdan wrote Ode to the Altar, Wang Qinruo wrote Ode to the First Altar of the Country, and Chen Yaocuo wrote Ode to the Altar of Hajj. All three of them stood at the foot of the mountain. At present, only Wang Dan's Ode to the Altar is still preserved in the courtyard of Dai Temple.
Jade Butterfly in Song Zhenzong: There was a son of the Song Dynasty and an emperor. He dared to tell the gods in heaven that Datong was lucky, but Song ordered Evonne, Zhao Kuangyin, to govern successfully. Emperor Taizong pretended to be a map and was filled with joy. Guangdong only treats people, inherits saints, respects heaven and listens to politics diligently. One year here, four years here. Piyou is extraordinary, as Zhang Yuanfu showed. Chu Qing is the birthplace, pure and capable, prosperous in times and salty in groups. Look up at the lotus and care about it, dare to forget your ambition, and discuss the matter that is sealed and discussed. Bowing to Qiao Yue, the more you go to the sky, the more polite, the more prepared, the more benevolent, and the more filial. Pray for God to capture it, Zhao De, Hui Sui Li Yuan, Ji, Tian Lu boundless, Ling Di. Yewan Qichang keeps pure tin forever.
Song Zhenzong: The heir of the son of heaven, I dare tell the son of heaven: My successor is obeying the fate of the king, and I will tell the story of the treasury. In the past, Emperor Taizong gave way to the inheritance. Emperor Taizong was worried that he was diligent, clear the world, and mixed books to suppress the promotion and prolong the celebration. The west seat of Fuyuan is rich in treasures, auspicious, exotic and salty, and rich in years. Pray for Li Yuan. I sincerely recommend you to use jade, sacrificial, prosperous and ordinary products. Bocaodi, Taizong and Kao Taizong were in charge of the gods. Shangyi
The first jade book of Song Zhenzong Zen Society reads: However, in the first year of Dazhong Xiangfu, the year was Wushen, the year was the new moon of Wuzi in October, and on the 25th, Renzi was the heir of the son of heaven. I dare to tell the emperor that there was a selfless blessing from Song. There is only an apocalypse in life, celebrating Lai Kunyi. Mao, Wei Zhen Wan Yu; Emperor Taizong Wensheng, Germany hence nine pictures. I am ready and obedient to my life, and I am responsible for it; The vault is lowered into the mirror, the amulet is lowered, the scenery is extended, and the ciphertext is obvious. It's a pity that five soldiers don't try, nine valleys are rich, and people are close to each other, so they can get resources. General rate with the word, and the gentry agreement. Because it is patrol time, it is also a class. Chen Zuoyi's gift is materialistic; Be filial to your ancestors, be honest and strict. In order to extend the newspaper, Yu Xiuming; This branch is immortal, and Li Yuan is blessed. I would like to prepare cigarettes with jade, silk, sacrifice, prosperity and popularity to show my sincerity. Emperor Taizong Cao Bo, auspicious and upright, brave and sacred, mysterious in virtue, filial to the emperor, Kao Taizong, benevolent in virtue, virtuous in spirit, civilized in civil and military affairs, and a little light emperor who took God as his teacher.
After Song Zhenzong, the emperor came to Mount Tai only to hold sacrificial ceremonies, and there was no meditation.