Lingshan Temple (Lishui) Explained

Lingshan Temple
Native Name:灵山寺
Native Name Lang:zh-Hans
Map Type:Zhejiang
Coordinates:28.4855°N 119.9764°W
Religious Affiliation:Buddhism
Deity:Chan Buddhism
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Location:Lishui, Zhejiang
Country:China
Architecture Style:Chinese architecture
Established:320
Date Destroyed:-->

Lingshan Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Lishui, Zhejiang, China.

History

The original temple dates back to 320 during the Eastern Jin dynasty (266–420). But it was demolished in a fire in 574 during the Northern Zhou dynasty (557–581).[1]

In 633, in the reign of Emperor Taizong of Tang in the Tang dynasty (618–907), local government reconstructed a temple on the original site named "Lingjiu Temple" .[1]

In 961, at the dawn of Song dynasty (960–1279), monk Zhusheng renovated the temple and erected the Hall of Guanyin.[1]

Architecture

The grand temple complex include the following halls: Shanmen, Mahavira Hall, Hall of Four Heavenly Kings, Hall of Guanyin, Bell tower, Drum tower, Hall of Guru, Hall of Arhat, Dharma Hall, Dining Room, etc.

Notes and References

  1. News: http://www.fjdh.cn/ffzt/fjhy/ahsy2012/12/091821199800.html . zh:浙江丽水灵山寺. Lingshan Temple in Lishui, Zhejiang . fjdh.cn . 23 December 2012 . zh.