Jiming Temple
Jiangsu · China
Continue to visit Jiming temples, take a stroll at the temple complex with different chambers and splendid buddha statues. See the local prayers and enjoy the picturesque view of surroundings.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Jiming Temple
Welcome to Jiming Temple, a site that carries the heavy sighs and romantic dreams of over seventeen hundred years of history. As the oldest Buddhist temple in Nanjing, its origins date back to the Eastern Jin Dynasty, with…
Listen in the app2The Bodhisattva Emperor — Legend of Emperor Wu
One of the most fascinating chapters in the temple's history involves Emperor Wu of Liang, known to history as the 'Emperor Bodhisattva.' This devout ruler dedicated himself to monkhood right here at Jiming Temple four separate…
Listen in the app3Cherry Blossom Road — A Spring Pilgrimage
Every spring, Jiming Temple undergoes a breathtaking transformation as the cherry blossoms bloom along the entrance road. This seasonal event attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors, who come to witness the 'cherry blossom…
Listen in the app4The Seven-Story Pagoda — Command over the City
At the highest point of the temple complex stands the magnificent seven-story pagoda. This structure is the visual landmark of Jiming Temple, visible from across Xuanwu Lake and even from the top of the distant Purple Mountain. …
Listen in the app5Incense and Ritual — The Art of Devotion
Upon entering Jiming Temple, each visitor is provided with three large sticks of incense. This is not merely a souvenir, but an invitation to participate in a centuries-old ritual of showing respect to the ancestors and seeking…
Listen in the app6The City Wall Connection — A Fortified Exit
One of the unique features of Jiming Temple is its direct physical connection to the Nanjing City Wall. Many visitors, including Lauren without Fear, have found themselves accidentally discovering the ticket office for the city…
Listen in the app7Tea and Vegetarian Cuisine — A Taste of Zen
To conclude a visit to Jiming Temple, one must experience the flavors of its vegetarian kitchen. Buddhist temples in China have a long tradition of 'Zen cuisine,' which emphasizes fresh, plant-based ingredients prepared with…
Listen in the app8Closing
Our visit to Jiming Temple concludes at the threshold where the sacred meets the civic. We have journeyed through the 'rooster's crow' of the Eastern Jin, marveled at the devotion of the Bodhisattva Emperor, and stood at the…
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What is Jiming Temple?
Jiming Temple is a place in Jiangsu · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Jiangsu · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 32.0616, 118.7967 |
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