| Jinlong Temple | |
| Native Name: | 金龙寺 |
| Native Name Lang: | zh |
| Map Type: | China Yunnan |
| Coordinates: | 23.2377°N 99.2454°W |
| Religious Affiliation: | Buddhism |
| Deity: | Theravada |
| Leadership: | Tikadaxi |
| Festivals: | --> |
| Location: | Mengjiao Dai, Yi and Lahu People Township, Cangyuan Va Autonomous County, Yunnan |
| Country: | China |
| Architecture Style: | Chinese architecture |
| Established: | 1380 |
| Year Completed: | 1980 (reconstruction) |
| Date Destroyed: | --> |
Jinlong Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Mengjiao Township of Cangyuan Va Autonomous County, Yunnan, China.[1] [2] [3]
Jinlong Temple was first established in 1380, at the dawn of Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644), the modern temple was founded in 1980. Jinlong Temple was completely destroyed by the Red Guards in the ten-year Cultural Revolution. On November 6, 1988, Jinlong Temple was devastated by a catastrophic earthquake. The Main Hall was rebuilt in 2001 and the Shanmen was rebuilt in 2015.[1]
Covering an area of 13333.33m2, Jinlong Temple has 6 halls and rooms.[1]
The current abbot is Tikadaxi . He is the managing director of the China Buddhist Association and vice-president of Yunnan Buddhist Association.[1] [4]