Dahui Temple Explained

Dahui Temple
Native Name:Temple of Great Wisdom
Location:Beijing
Coordinates:39.9517°N 116.3233°W
Religious Affiliation:Buddhism
Country:China

The Dahui Temple, literally Temple of Great Wisdom, is a Ming Dynasty Buddhist temple located in Beijing. It is located in the western Haidian District of the city. It lies in the street Dahui Si Road near the Xueyuan Nan Road. It was first built in 1513, and restored in 1757. The temple is known for its Buddhist sculptures: 28 colored Buddhist statues, all over three meters tall. These carving are described to be great works of art of the Ming era.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.chinadiscover.net/china-tour/beijingguide/beijing-outskirt-temple.htm Buddhism Temples around Beijing