Puguang Temple (Zhangjiajie)
| Puguang Temple | |
|---|---|
普光寺 | |
 Stele of Puguang Temple. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Deity | Chan Buddhism–Linji school |
| Leadership | Shi Yifei (释一飞) Shi Xinyi (释心仪)[1] |
| Location | |
| Location | Yongding District, Zhangjiajie, Hunan |
| Country | China |
  Shown within Hunan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 29°07′40.08″N 110°28′59.88″E / 29.1278000°N 110.4833000°E / 29.1278000; 110.4833000 |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Chinese architecture |
| Founder | Yong Jian (雍简) |
| Date established | 1413 |
| Completed | 1733 (reconstruction) |
Puguang Temple (Chinese: 普光寺; pinyin: Pǔguāng Sì) or Puguang Chan Temple (simplified Chinese: 普光禅寺; traditional Chinese: 普光禪寺; pinyin: Pǔguāng Chánsì) is a Buddhist temple located in Yongding District of Zhangjiajie, Hunan, China.[2][3]
History
According to Hunan Yongding Records (湖南永定乡土志), the temple was first built by a military official Yong Jian (雍简) in 1413, under the Ming dynasty (1368–1644).[2]
In 1733, in the reign of Yongzheng Emperor in the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), a local official named Shi Cheng renovated and refurbished the temple.[4]
Architecture
The extant structure is based on the Ming and Qing dynasties building principles and retains the traditional architectural style. The complex include the following halls: Shanmen, Mahavira Hall, Hall of Four Heavenly Kings, Hall of Guanyin, Bell tower, Drum tower, Hall of Arhats, Dharma Hall, Dining Room, etc.[4]
Shanmen
Statues of Heng and Ha sitting on the seats before both sides of the Shanmen.
Mahavira Hall
Under the eaves is a plaque with the Chinese characters "Mahavira Hall" written by former Venerable Master of the Buddhist Association of China Zhao Puchu. It went through more than 10 rebuilds. The latest maintenance was in 1989. The Mahavira Hall enshrining the statues of Guanyin, Manjushri and Samantabhadra.
Hall of Arhats
The Hall of Arhats houses statues of lifelike Eighteen Arhats with different looks and manners.
Hall of Guanyin
A statue of Guanyin is enshrined in the Hall of Guanyin.
Gallery
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Frontal view of Puguang Temple.
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Statues.
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A pavilion.
References
- ^ 谢振华调研永定区普光禅寺修缮进展情况. rednet.cn (in Chinese). 2018-03-05.
- ^ a b Zhang Yuhuan (2012), p. 137.
- ^ 国家宗教局李寒颖副司长一行调研张家界市天门山寺、普光禅寺. hunan.voc.com.cn (in Chinese). 2017-03-23.
- ^ a b Zhang Yuhuan (2012), p. 138.
Bibliography
- Zhang Yuhuan (2012a). "Legend of White Goat and Ancient Temple: Puguang Chan Temple in Zhangjiajie" 《白羊古刹的传说：张家界普光禅寺》. 《图解中国著名佛教寺院》 [Illustration of Famous Buddhist Temples in China] (in Chinese). Beijing: Contemporary China Publishing House. ISBN 978-7-5154-0135-5.