Hongfa Temple Explained

Hongfa Temple
Native Name:弘法寺
Native Name Lang:zh
Map Type:China Guangdong#China
Map Size:200px
Location:Xianhu Botanic garden, Luohu District, Shenzhen, Guangdong
Coordinates:22.5806°N 114.1766°W
Religious Affiliation:Buddhism
Sect:Chan - Linji school
Country:China
Founded By:Benhuan
Year Completed:1985

Hongfa Temple is a Buddhist temple located at Fairylake Botanical Garden, Luohu District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.[1] [2]

History

Hongfa Temple was built in 1985 by Chan master Benhuan. The construction lasted from July 1985 to June 1992.[3]

Architecture

The temple is at the foot of Wutong Mountain. The temple consists of forty buildings. The complex includes the following halls: Shanmen, Mahavira Hall, Hall of Four Heavenly Kings, Hall of Guanyin, Bell tower, Drum tower, Founder's Hall, Dharma Hall, Dining Room, etc.

Famous monks

Notes and References

  1. News: Chinese Buddhist master passes away in Shenzhen . Xinhuanet . 2012-04-02 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120405040743/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2012-04/02/c_131503433.htm . 2012-04-05 .
  2. News: http://fo.ifeng.com/a/20160209/41549770_0.shtml . zh:丙申猴年万人汇集弘法寺 敬香礼佛共庆中华年 . Ifeng . 2016-02-09 . zh.
  3. News: http://fo.ifeng.com/a/20160419/41596354_0.shtml . zh:深圳弘法寺举办诵经法会 纪念本焕长老圆寂4周年 . Ifeng. 2016-04-19 . zh.