Shangliu Temple (Ningxiang) Explained

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
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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]

History

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]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Huang Haichao. Jiang Hongzhao. zh:《宁乡史地》. History and geography of Ningxiang County. 2002. Nanfang Publishing House. Hainan. 18. 7-80660-538-X. Chinese.