Mingjiao Temple (Anhui)
Mingjiao Temple | |
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明敎寺 | |
Country | China |
Geographic coordinates | 31°52′14″N 117°18′10″E / 31.870604°N 117.302649°E |
Architecture | |
Style | Chinese architecture |
Date established | 6th century |
Completed | 20th century (reconstruction) |
Mingjiao Temple (
History
The original temple dates back to the early 6th century during the
Tang dynasty
During the reign of
Ming dynasty
The name was changed into "Mingjiao Temple" in the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), which is still in use now.
Qing dynasty
In 1853, in the ruling of Xianfeng Emperor (1851–1861) in the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Mingjiao Temple was again devastated by war and rebuilt in 1870, during the Tongzhi era (1862–1874). After the perdition of Taiping Heavenly Kingdom (1851–1864), the former general Yuan Hongmo (袁宏谟) lived in seclusion at the temple and named "Tongyuan" (通圆). He restored the Mahavira Hall in 1886, under the rule of Guangxu period (1875–1908).[4]
Republic of China
On July 7, 1937, after the
People's Republic of China
Mingjiao Temple has been designated as a National Key Buddhist Temple in Han Chinese Area by the State Council of China in 1983. The temple reactivated its religious activities and was opened for worship in the following year.[2]
Mingjiao Temple has been rebuilt several times since 1949, most recently in 2015.[5][6]
Architecture
The existing main buildings include the
Mahavira Hall
Under the eaves is a plaque with the Chinese characters "Mahavira Hall" written by the former Venerable Master of the
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