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发表于 2026-1-24 18:12:27
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英文翻译:Ode to Longshan Cemetery in Laishui
A royal geomantic treasure, Longshan blesses descendants. Our Laishui, an ancient county south of Yan, inherits the majesty of the Taihang Mountains and connects with the grandeur of the Yanshan Mountains, nurturing elegance and gathering vitality, with sheltered winds and accumulated qi. Longshan Cemetery stands in this corner, backed by the towering sleeping Buddha mountains, facing the clear waves of the Juma River, embodying the wonder of heaven and earth's mysterious pivot, integrating the mellow charm of ancient and modern elegance. It is an auspicious land for the departed to rest in peace, a sacred place for families to pass on blessings. Its construction regulations further conform to ancient meanings, highlight new chapters, and uniquely contain grace.
Admire its geographical excellence, where geomantic omen is naturally formed; appreciate its architectural rules, where ancient charm is manifest. The cemetery is built following the mountain's contours, not contradicting nature, with gradual steps and winding paths leading to seclusion, harmonizing with Longshan's terrain. Its design inherits the essence of traditional Chinese architecture: overhanging eaves and raised corners reflect the sky's light, dark tiles and red pillars condense ancient colors. Halls and pavilions are imposing yet not extravagant, elegant pavilions with inherent charm. The Ksitigarbha Hall has solemn statues, interlacing brackets, beams carved with cloud patterns and auspicious beasts, lattice windows faintly reflecting pine shadows and clear winds, fully displaying the solemnity and elegance of Chinese architecture. The Temple of Heaven and Temple of Earth echo each other from afar, with bluestone-paved grounds and jade railings surrounding them, their forms following ancient rituals, their aura conforming to heavenly principles. The five-story Ten-Thousand Blessings Pagoda stands in a blessed spot, with bells hanging from its eaves, clear sounds when the wind passes, its layers stacked with exquisite carvings, integrating the grace of Song-Liao architecture and the steadiness of Ming-Qing regulations. Climbing the pagoda, one can see the entire garden's scenery, where landscapes and buildings merge into one. Tombstones in the cemetery are scattered, all made of natural stone, meticulously carved, either square or round, simple or elaborate, forming a delightful contrast with pavilions, corridors, pavilions, and green plants. There is no hustle and bustle of the market, but the tranquility of forests and springs. Every brick and tile holds affection, every pillar hides auspiciousness.
Trace its heritage, the legacy of royalty. In the past, when the Qing Dynasty established its capital, this auspicious land was chosen. Prince Yi Xian, Yinxiang,承蒙 the grace of Emperor Yongzheng, was buried here. Pines and catalpas thrive, mausoleums stand solemnly, and the royal demeanor has shone for a thousand years. Today, Longshan Cemetery inherits this spiritual vein, integrating ancient rituals into modern systems, combining geomantic omen with humanity, using the charm of traditional Chinese architecture to set off the tranquility of the auspicious land for the departed. The garden is lush with vegetation, pines and cypresses green, peach and plum blossoms vying for beauty, with scenery in all seasons. Buildings are hidden among the greenery, nestled in mountains and waters, adhering to geomantic essentials and showing garden craftsmanship. The eyes meet tranquility, every step reveals elegance.
Appreciate its regulations, which are perfect and refined. This 300-mu sacred place is built with moderation, arranged in order. The cemetery is divided into regions with elegant forms: either family joint burials, continuing the lineage; or independent resting places, preserving peaceful years. Each stele blends with the architectural artistic conception, either accompanied by the breeze under the corridor or facing the sparse shadows by the pool, engraving the virtues of ancestors and passing on family glory. The one-stop service place also follows the simplicity of Chinese style: plain walls, elegant houses, bright windows and clean tables, thoughtful and thorough without redundancy, fully showing the warmth of humanity.
Recall its original intention, blessings lasting long. The protection of Longshan is not only a gift of geographical excellence but also the coexistence of architecture and landscape, the integration of ancient charm and warmth. This place is not only a resting place but also a heritage site of family culture and a place of emotional sustenance. Overhanging eaves reflecting the moon are the whispers of ancestors, protecting descendants to walk steadily and go far; clear springs around the houses are the exhortations of years, witnessing the endless life of families. Royal geomantic omen contains the vitality of heaven and earth; Longshan's construction condenses the craftsmanship of ancient and modern times. Being laid to rest here, the soul returns to a quiet land, its spirit lasting through the ages; resting in the pagoda, inheriting the auspicious land, blessings extend for ten thousand generations.
Ah! Longshan is verdant, Juma River flows grandly, a royal auspicious land, with architectural charm lasting forever. A handful of pure earth fulfills the wishes of the departed; Longshan, for a thousand years, blesses the prosperity of descendants. May this sacred place forever inherit the beauty of heaven and earth, forever bathe in the light of sun and moon, with elegant buildings and affectionate landscapes, so that every wisp of missing has a home, every expectation is fulfilled. A royal geomantic treasure, blessings without boundaries; Longshan blesses descendants, enjoying peace for generations! (Jingguan)
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