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Miyin Temple
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Miyin Temple
CHINA, Hunan, Changsha
Miyin means Secret Seal, which derives from the wordless and inexpressible transmission of the Dharma in Chan Buddhism, and the Chan Master’s confirmation of a disciple’s attainment. The temple stands at the foot of Vairocana Peak of Weishan Mountain. The Guiyang school of Chinese Chan Buddhism originated at this temple. The records state that Master Lingyou arrived at Weishan in 801 during the Tang dynasty to propagate the Dharma, and built a temple in 807 with the help of the Prime Minister. At one time it had more than 1,000 resident monastics. When Master Lingyou retired, the emperor built Tongqing (Celebrate Together) Temple as a place for him to reside. This is the current location of the Patriarch Stupa. Master Lingyou followed the motto of his master, Baizhang Huaihai: A day without work is a day without food” by leading his disciples to cultivate the land. Throughout its history |
