The Investigation and Discussion about Poems Written to Praise Yang Shen on Xieyun Tower
Because of Yang Shen's excellent character and outstanding achievements,Yunnan local scholars and those from other provinces greatly admire and cherish him.They always drew personality strength and ideological wisdom from him,so that poems dedicated to him constantly appeared.Xieyun Tower of Gantong Temple is one of the most famous sites in Yunnan associated with Yang Shen and the poems written to praise Yang Shen reflect his outstanding contribution and continuous influence on Yunnan literature and culture;meanwhile,Yang Shen was assiduous in writing,which gains his fame.Actually,a two-way interactive relationship formed between Yang Shen and Yunnan.The poems written to praise him on Xieyun Tower show that the relics of famous sages have significant effects on human sensitivities,purification and sublimation.To inherit and develop excellent traditional culture,it is necessary to protect and make good use of the historical relics to show the current situation and significance of the times.
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