Shangliu Temple | |
Native Name: | 上流寺 |
Native Name Lang: | zh |
Map Type: | China Hunan |
Map Size: | 225px |
Coordinates: | 27.9407°N 112.0479°W |
Religious Affiliation: | Buddhism |
Sect: | Chan Buddhism |
Festivals: | --> |
Location: | Qingshanqiao Town, Ningxiang, Hunan |
Country: | China |
Architecture Style: | Chinese architecture |
Established: | Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911) |
Date Destroyed: | --> |
The Shangliu Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Qingshanqiao Town of Ningxiang City, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China. It includes the Shanmen, Mahavira Hall, Meditation Hall, Dining Room, Guanyin Pavilion, etc.[1]
Shangliu Temple was built in Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911).[1]
During the New Culture Movement (1910 and 1920s), it was occupied. The last abbot Keyi (Chinese: 瞌揖) fled to the Fozu Mountain (Chinese: 佛祖山) and went into seclusion. It was used as a sewing school. Later, it was used as the schoolhouse of Ningxiang Primary School.[1]
In 1939, it was used as the Government Office of Shangliu Township (Chinese: 上流乡政府).[1]