Qinglong Temple (Xi'an)
| Qinglong Temple | |
|---|---|
青龙寺 | |
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Deity | Chinese Esoteric Buddhism (Tangmi) |
| Location | |
| Location | Xi'an, Shaanxi |
| Country | China |
  Shown within China | |
| Geographic coordinates | 34°14′13″N 109°00′03″E / 34.236914°N 109.000721°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Chinese architecture |
| Date established | 582 |
| Completed | 1980s (reconstruction) |
Qinglong Temple (
History
Sui dynasty
Qinglong Temple traces its origins to the former Linggan Temple (灵感寺), which was established in 582, at the dawn of Sui dynasty (581–618).[3]
Tang dynasty
In 662, namely the 2nd year of Longshuo period of
In the early 8th century,
Since Emperor Wuzong believed in Taoism, in 845, he ordered to demolish Buddhist temples, confiscate temple lands and force monks to return to secular life. He presided over the destruction of tens of thousands of temples, and Qinglong Temple was abolished. One year later, it was renamed "Huguo Temple" (护国寺). In 855, in the Dazhong era of the reign of Emperor Xuanzong, the temple restored the original name.[4]
Northern Song dynasty
In 1086, in the reign of Emperor Zhezong in the Northern Song dynasty (960–1127), Qinglong Temple was completely destroyed. It was gradually forgotten by people.[4]
People's Republic of China
In 1963, the archaeological team found the site of Qinglong Temple. Soon afterwards, the local government started to rebuild Qinglong Temple on the original site.
In 1982, the governments of Xi'an, Kagawa Prefecture, Tokushima Prefecture, Kōchi Prefecture and Ehime Prefecture built the Monument of Kūkai together. Two years later, Memorial Halls of Huiguo and Kūkai were added to the temple. In 1986, Qinglong Temple introduced more than 600 sakura trees from Japan.[4][6]
In 1996, Qinglong Temple was designated as a "Major National Historical and Cultural Site in Shaanxi" by the State Council of China. In 1997, Qinglong Temple reactivated its religious activities.[7]
References
- ^ Zhang Yuhuan (2012), p. 223.
- ^ "Qinglong Temple-Green Dragon Temple". xianjoy.com. 2010.
- ^ 人间四月芳菲尽 走进西安青龙寺和交大观赏樱花. 163.com (in Chinese). 2016-04-01.
- ^ a b c d 赏樱青龙寺 乐游原上的盛唐佛门往事. iFeng (in Chinese). 2013-03-28.
- ^ Kenichi Yoshida (2013-11-06). "2 statues in Xiang temple show friendship between China, Japan". troyrecord.com.
- ^ "CHERRY BLOSSOM VIEWING". xianease.com. 2015-10-24.
- ^ "Experience spring in Xi'an: Qinglong Temple". chinadaily.com.cn. 2015-05-07.
Further reading
- Zhang Yuhuan (2012). "(Chapter Eleven) Blossoming Lotuses: Cradles of Schools of Buddhism in China" 第十一章《莲开朵朵：中国佛教宗派祖庭》. 《图解中国佛教建筑》 [Illustration of Buddhist Architecture in China] (in Chinese). Beijing: Contemporary China Publishing House. ISBN 978-7-5154-0118-8.