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Zhejiang · China
Continue your tour to Lingyin Temple & Feilai Peak. At the site, you'll see the ancient tree roots that rise above the ground, their branches twisting and winding up the peak. Immerse yourself in Lingyin Temple, the biggest & oldest temple of China. It's a great centre of information for those who wish to study aspects of Chinese Buddhism in detail. You'll see the palaces, pavilions and halls together with their many figures of Buddhist deities represent a splendid and unque collection of architectural and artistic cultural relics .
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Lingyin Temple
Welcome to Lingyin Temple, one of the most prestigious and ancient institutions of Zen Buddhism in China. As we stand here at the foot of Mount Lingyin, you are treading upon ground that has been considered sacred for over…
Listen in the app2Feilai Feng — The Peak Flown From Afar
Before we enter the temple proper, we must pass through the extraordinary geological formation known as Feilai Feng, or the 'Peak Flown From Afar.' Legend suggests that when the monk Huili first saw this jagged limestone peak, he…
Listen in the app3The Hall of the Heavenly Kings
As you pass through the formal entrance of the temple, you enter the Hall of the Heavenly Kings. This structure serves as the first major threshold of the sacred precinct. …
Listen in the app4The Great Hall of the Magnificent Sage
The architectural and spiritual heart of Lingyin Temple is the Great Hall of the Magnificent Sage, also known as the Daxiong Baodian. Standing at 33.6 meters tall with a triple-eaved roof, this is one of the most imposing wooden…
Listen in the app5The Hall of the Medicine Buddha
Ascending further up the hillside, we encounter the Hall of the Medicine Buddha, or Yaoshi Dian. This hall is dedicated to Bhaisajyaguru, the Buddha of Healing, who is often sought by those suffering from physical or spiritual…
Listen in the app6The Hall of the Ten Thousand Buddhas
Near the highest point of the temple complex sits the modern yet magnificent Hall of the Ten Thousand Buddhas. This hall is a spectacular display of contemporary Buddhist patronage and artistry. …
Listen in the app7The Jigong Hall and the Legend of the Mad Monk
Tucked away in a quieter corner of the complex is the hall dedicated to one of Lingyin's most famous and eccentric residents: the monk Jigong. Living during the Southern Song Dynasty, Jigong was known as the 'Mad Monk' because he…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey through Lingyin Temple, take a final moment to stand near the exit and look back at the grand silhouette of the temple against the wooded slopes of Mount Lingyin. We have traveled through seventeen…
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What is Lingyin Temple?
Lingyin Temple is a place in Zhejiang · 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 | Zhejiang · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 30.2524, 120.1286 |
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