it was originally the residence of Yu Fan in the Three Kingdoms period. It was first known as Zhizhi Temple, Kelin(Ke written in the grass radical艹)Garden. In the Eastern Jin dynasty, it went under the name of Wangyuan Chaoyan Temple (commonly...
The sole Tibetan Buddhist temple in the entire province, Guangren Temple dates from the early 18th century, but was largely rebuilt in the 20th century. As a sacred Tibetan Buddhist place of worship, the temple hums with mystery and spiritual energy. Perhaps the most valuable object in ...
Guangyun Burmese Temple in Cangyuan County, Lincang Chinese Name: 沧源广允缅寺 Chinese Pinyin: Cang Yuan Guang Yun Mian Si English Name: Guangyun Burmese Temple Type: Buddhist temple Opening Hours: all day Recommended Visiting Hours: 1-3 hours Ticket: RMB 2 Location: Cangyuan County, Lincang...
In addition to these structures, other beautiful buildings and relics can be seen on the Temple grounds. The Heavenly King Hall boasts the 380-year old Helin Stele, which was inscribed during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644).The Spring of Washing Bowl was dug in 527 to provide clear spring ...
Should you decide to venture up the Qujiang River from Guang'an Garden, you will no doubt be charmed by the fascinating riverside scenery. A highlight of the journey is passing through the Old Town of Xiaoxi, which contains an ancient-style dock, characteristic of the Ming (1368-1644) and...
she immediately arranged to let her mother lived in Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple to have some last moment serenity and dharma blessing, The mother died serenely next day. Ho Ming Nih saw Fo Guang Members earnestly participating assistive chanting for her mother and felt she had to take the...
4 China Guardian Auctions ed: SHENDE MING DAO: WUTAISHAN REN CANG QING DAOGUANG YU CI. (Qing Dynasty Imperial Porcelain of the Daoguang Reign in the Collection of the Man from Wutaishan). 慎德明道 : 五台山人藏清道光御瓷. Beijing, 2011. 435 pp. Full page colour plates throughout. 38...
Yao Guangxiao (姚廣孝, 1335–1418), also known by his dharma name Daoyan (道衍), was a Chinese military strategist, statesman and Chan Buddhist monk who lived in the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties.Daoyan was born in Changzhou County (today a part of Suzhou, Jiangsu), and was ...