唐代儒士与终南山

Confucian scholars in the Tang Dynasty and Zhongnan Mountain

终南山北接唐都长安。近山地带的寺院、道观、别业就成为唐代儒士习业、待考、守选的重要场所,也是文士们聚会交游的理想处所。对于儒士们来说,长安城和终南山成为人生之路重要的两个时段。进是追逐功名利禄的捷径;退是隐居终南,纵情山水,与佛老相伴的乐土。这为终南山文化名山美名增添了浓重的儒家色彩。

Zhongnan Mountain is quite near Buddhist temples, Taoist temples and villas to the city of Chang＇an, the old capital city of Tang Dynasty. The near Zhongnan Mountain became the important places for Confu- cian scholars to learn, or wait for imperial examinations, the appointments and social gatherings during the Tang Dynasty. For the Confucian scholars, Chang＇an City and Zhongnan Mountain were two important periods of their whole life. Here it was not only a shortcut to pursue the fame and fortune, but also a paradise for liv- ing in seclusion, enjoying beautiful landscape, and keeping in company with eminent monks and Taoists, which added a heavy Confucian color to Zhongnan Mountain and made it famous for its culture.