長秋寺
Changqiu Temple
劉騰所立也騰為長秋令卿因以為名在西陽陽門內御道北一里亦在延年里
Teng set up this monastery. Serving as Chief Eunuch, he named it after his position. It is located one li north of the imperial road, inside the West Yang Gate, also in Yan Nian Ward.
即是晉中朝時金市處
This was the site of the Gold Market during the Jin dynasty.
〔水經注〕引故洛陽記曰淩雲臺西有金市金市北對洛陽壘
The "Commentary on the Water Classic" quotes the ancient "Records of Luoyang," stating: West of the Lingyun Terrace lies the Gold Market. North of the Gold Market, directly opposite, stands the Luoyang Fort.
寺北有濛氾池
To the north of the temple is a vast, misty lake.
夏則有水冬則竭矣
In summer it has water, but in winter it dries up.
中有三層浮圖一所
In the middle, there is a three-story pagoda.
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