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Tianning Temple
CHINA, Shanxi, Luliang |
Established in 627 during the Tang dynasty, the temple later underwent expansions so that most of the buildings are from the Ming (1368-1644) or Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. It was listed as a National Cultural Heritage Site in 2006.
The temple faces south and the major buildings include the main gate, Thousand Buddha Pavilion, Great Hero Hall, Vairocana Pavilion, Ksitigarbha Hall, Three Teachings Hall, and the forest of stupas. The Great Hero Hall was rebuilt in 1804 during the Qing dynasty. It contains three gilt Buddha statues dated to 1407 of the Ming dynasty. The Vairocana Pavilion has a double-eave hip-and-gable roof and appears to be three stories outside but is actually only two stories inside. |
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