Songbai Temple (Chinese: 松柏寺; pinyin: Sōngbǎi Sì) is a Buddhist temple located in Changsha County, Hunan, China.[1]
| Songbai Temple | |
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松柏寺 | |
 The Shanmen of Songbai Temple. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Sect | Chan Buddhism - Linji school |
| Deity | Gautama Buddha, Amitābha and Bhaisajyaguru |
| Leadership | Shi Zhaoguan (释照观) |
| Location | |
| Location | Changsha County, Hunan |
| Country | China |
  Shown within Hunan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 28°14′28.04″N 113°04′05.08″E / 28.2411222°N 113.0680778°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Chinese architecture |
| Founder | Shi Xinlin (释心林) |
| Date established | 1067–1085 |
| Completed | 2002 (reconstruction) |
History
editThe original temple dates back to the 11th century, during the region of Shenzong Emperor (1067–1085) of the Song dynasty (960–1127). At that time, Chan master Yuanjian (圆鉴) resided in the temple, where he taught Chan Buddhism for many years, and attracted large numbers of practitioners. But because of war and natural disasters, it declined and was disappeared during the Republic of China.[2] A modern restoration of the entire temple complex was carried out in 2002.[1]
Architecture
editThe complex include the following halls: Shanmen, Mahavira Hall, Hall of Four Heavenly Kings, Hall of Guanyin, Bell tower, Drum tower, Hall of Guru, Dharma Hall, Dining Room, etc.
Gallery
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Arhat Hall.
References
edit- ^ a b 长沙松柏寺. fjhnw.com (in Chinese). 2016-04-09.
- ^ 长沙县松柏寺举行全堂佛像开光暨综合楼奠基典礼. iFeng (in Chinese). 2013-11-11.