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Lushan (Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province) Donglin Temple (East Grove Temple), built by eminent monks in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, was the birthplace of the Jintu (Pure Earth) sect of Buddhism.
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Grottos Temple, Henan China the Grottos Temple in Henan is of China's important cultural relics.
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The Rock Temple, or called Jade Screen Temple or Donglin Temple, on the top of the mountain, is said to be built in the Tang Dynasty and renovated in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
The South Putuo Temple at the foot of the Five-Old-Gentleman Peaks was built in the Tang Dynasty.This temple is one of the most reputed Buddhist temples in South Fujian.
In the Temple are the bronze Seven Buddha Pagoda made in the Six Dynasty, Bronze Bell made in the Song Dynasty, Porcelain Guanying made in the Ming Dynasty, and stone inscriptions from the Qing Dynasty.
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 Monastery - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In Sri Lanka and Tibet, the ownership of a monastery often became vested in a single monk, who would often keep the property within the family by passing it on to a nephew who ordained as a monk.
In Japan, where civil authorities required Buddhist monks to marry, being the head of a temple or monastery sometimes became a hereditary position, passed from father to son over many generations.
Forest monasteries- most commonly found in the Theravada traditions of Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka- are monasteries dedicated primarily to the study of Buddhist meditation, rather than scholarship or ceremonial duties.
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 Xiamen
The Rock Temple, or called Jade Screen Temple or Donglin Temple, on the top of the mountain, is said to be built in the Tand Dynasty and renovated in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
The South Putuo Temple at the foot of the Five-Old-Gentleman Peaks, built in the Tang Dynasty, is one of the most reputed Buddhist temples in Suth Fujian.
There are in the Temple the bronze Sevenbuddha Pagoda made in the Six Dynasty, Bronze Bell made in the Song Dynasty, Porcelain Guanying made in the Ming Dynasty, and stone inscriptions from the Qing Dynasty.
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 Treasures of porcelain from Jiangxi on display
Another highlight of the exhibit is a green pot with the clear Chinese characters “Donglin Temple begging for rice” from the Six Dynasties.
Established in Jiujiang in 384, the Donglin Temple was the birthplace of the “Pure Earth” sect of Buddhism.
The pot was used by the temple’s monks to beg for food.
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 Donglin Monastery: Jiujiang Tourist Attractions
Donglin Monastery (East Forest Monastery) is seated at the northwestern foot of Mt.
The main halls of most Buddhist temples and monasteries are named Mahavira Hall, showing respect to the Great Buddha.
It was said that when Huiyuan arrived at the foot of Mt. Lushan, he didn't believe it was good to build a temple in the forest.
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 Travel China Lu Shan
West of Guling is the Flowerpath where the noted poet of the Tang Dynasty, Bai Juyi, wrote poems expressing his admiration of the peach blossoms.
Donglin Temple(2) on the northwest slope of the mountain is the birthplace of the Pure Land Sect of Buddhism.
White Deer Cave(3) Academy is in a valley at the foot of the Peak of the Five Old Men and was one of the earliest institutes of higher learning in ancient China.
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 Buddhist Channel | Travel | Buddhist temple a tranquil retreat
Temple is a wonderful place to recharge your spiritual batteries.
With its white exterior walls and fl-tiled eaves, the temple is easily recognizable
According to temple abbot Da Yuan, Donglin was the
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 List of Buddhist temples - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Buddhist temple Wat Chiang Man, in Chiang Mai, Thailand, which dates from the late 13th century
Enryaku-ji (Temple complex on a mountain northeast of the city)
Higashi-Honganji (One of two head temples of the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist sect)
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 Donglin Temple - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Donglin Temple   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
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 donglin temple Buddhist Channel Travel Buddhist temple a tranquil retreat
Visiting Temple of Heavens For example, Xuennu Temple outside of Village Donglin was located near a place connecting to sea and accumulating with water.
Master Daan, Abbot of Donglin Temple on the Lushan Mountain in Jiangxi Province, graduated from the School of Philosophy, Renmin University of China, and
Xiamen The Rock Temple, or called Jade Screen Temple or Donglin Temple, on the top of the mountain, is said to be built in the Tand Dynasty and renovated in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
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 Xiamen Travel Attraction - Travel Attractions of Xiamen China
Located on the southern outskirts of Xiamen, close to the Xiamen University, is the Nanputuo Temple (Nanputuo si), built during the Tang dynasty (618-907).
The temple is in an attractive location, built onto the slopes of Wulao Hill (Wulao feng), and is definitely one of China's best temples.
One of the smaller Xiamen sights, the White Deer Cave (Bailu dong), is considered by the Chinese as one of the 'eight minor sights of Xiamen'.
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 Magic Precincts by David McCraw: Preface
Tiantai's Guoqing Temple, for example, has a lovely 1400-year old stupa facing from the south; Lushan's East Grove Temple (Donglin si) has a towering new stupa on the low northern hill behind it.
After you enter—famous temples will usually charge an entry fee one time—usually the first main hall will house the protective Four Kings, tutelary guardians of the four directions.
The temple gates, of course, have long gotten shut; they generally close around sunset and will not open until after breakfast.
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 Attraction and Sightseeing In Xiamen
The best time to pay a visit here is at night with a full moon, when the whole rock, together with the temple, are supposedly enveloped in mystery.
There is now a temple here, built in the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), which houses the cave.
This is a quaint little temple nestling in the rocks of the hillside.
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 Temple of the East Wood, Mount Lushan
The Temple of the East Wood (Donglin Sin) on the northwest slopes of Mount Lushan is of extraordinary significance for Buddhists, as it was here that the monk Huiyuan (334-416) founded the School of the Pure Country (Jingtu Zong), a Buddhist sect.
In 381 the monk had the temple built and lived in it for many years, interpreting and commenting on the teachings of Buddha.
The Pagoda of the West Wood, which rises up to the west of the temple, dates from the 8th C. Photos
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 Travel in China,Lushan Mountain
Guling Town, the center of the scenic area, is a unique city on the mountain.
Donglin Temple on the northwest slope of the mountain is the birthplace of the Pure Land Sect of Buddhism.
White Deer Cave Academy is in a valley at the foot of the Peak of the Five Old Men and was one of the earliest institutes of higher learning in ancient China.
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 Beauty, the Land of China - Jiangxi
Its Donglin Temple is the birthplace of the "Pure Earth" sect of Buddhism (founded over 1,500 years ago).
In the summer Lushan is a perfect resort place, and in the winter it presents a unique snow clad mountain view.
On the mountains there are also many ancient temples and Buddhist cultural relics.
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 Retracing history, monks to travel to Nalanda   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Tracing the footsteps of a famous Tang dynasty monk who undertook an arduous journey to Nalanda 1,300 years ago, two Chinese Buddhist monks have set out for the ancient seat of learning.
The visit of the two monks -- Mingxian from Donglin Temple in east China's Jiangxi Province and Monk Huizai from Taiwan is taking place as the two neighbouring nations are marking 2006 as the 'India-China Friendship Year'.
However, unlike Xuanzang (602-664), an eminent monk of Tang Dynasty who made the trip totally on foot to seek the Sutra from the birthplace of Buddhism, the two monks will go both on foot and by the modern alternatives of railway, bus and even air.
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 Tiger Stream Rock : Pictures and Travel Information - China Travel Attraction
There is an ancient temple here, the Donglin Temple (Donglin si), which was built in the Ming dynasty over 500 years ago.
This is a quaint little temple nestling among the crags of this '10,000 rock hill', with some of the rooms hewn out of the rock.
The best time to pay a visit Tiger Stream Rock is at night with a full moon, when the whole rock, together with the temple, are supposedly enveloped in mystery.
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Image:Distant_View_w._Peasants.jpgA distant view with peasants working in the foreground.
A distant view of Donglin Temple.
Donglin (East Wood) Temple (东林寺, in Pinyin dong1 lin2 si4) is a BuddhismBuddhist monastery approximately 20km away from Jiujiang, Jiangxi, ChinaPeople's Republic of China.
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 Chinese Monks Begin Pilgrimage to India
A special Buddhism ritual was convened on Wednesday in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province, to mark the start of the journey of Monk Mingxian, 33, from Donglin Temple,east China's Jiangxi Province, and Monk Huizai from Taiwan.
They will travel through Pakistan and Nepal and are expected toarrive at Nalanda in Bihar of India, the ancient center of Buddhist learning, in mid-November.
In addition to religious studies in Nalanda during their stay, the two monks will present a handwritten sutra by famous Chinese calligraphers to the Indian temple.
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 Chinese History
After the rise of Taoism and, later, the introduction of Buddhism from India, many Taoist priests and Buddhist monks came here to disseminate their doctrines and draw followers.
In the 800 years from the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317-420) through the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), Mt. Lushan was an important religious shrine, and temples and monasteries were scattered around the mountain.
A celebrated monk named Hui Yuan (334-416) established the Donglin Temple on the mountain to paraphrase Buddhist canons.
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Foyin, glad to see his friends, brought out a large jar of peach wine and each man eagerly tasted the brew.
An allegory in which three Eastern Jin literati realize by accident that spiritual purity cannot be measured by artificial boundaries.
After an evening together, Huiyuan accompanied his friends as they left the temple.
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 CREIGHTON IN CHINA
Students will not only study the theory of Buddhism but also visit Buddhist temples, the caves of Buddhist arts and the museums of Buddhist heritages.
Students are required to do a comparison of the Buddhist lives in the real Shangri-La today to the lives in the West.
Third, we will visit Donglin Temple or Confucian Temple, after which students will be required to do an oral discussion on the influence of Daosim/Confucianism to Buddhism.
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 Jiangxi Travel Guide and Map   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Lushan attracts tourists also for its being always shrouded in swirling mist and clouds.
It is also famous for its ancient temples.
Donglin Temple, Xilin Temple and Dalin Temple are the three famous temples.
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 Original Artwork: Wu Jiankun: Hanpokou in Lushan Mountains
The Hanpokou Pass, a broken hill poised like a giant mouth ready to swallow up the waters of Boyang Lake beyond, welcomes all visitors to this land of enchantment.
Because of this, there is a famous saying that "the true features of Lushan can never be known." An ideal retreat, many attractions make a visit here truly unforgettable.
Then, there is the inspiring Donglin Temple, where the celebrated Buddhist priest Hui Yuan composed his lessons.
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 Jiujiang, PR China
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It is well known for it cultral landscape, which includes Mount Lushan, Lake Poyang, and 273 scenic spots and cultural relics including Donglin Temple, Nengren Temple, Stone Bell Hill, Yanshui Pavillion, etc. It has become a communication hub and transportation network.
Jiujiang port is listed as one of the first class national watercourse ports along the Yangtze River.
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Lying at the northwestern foot of Mt. Lushan, the temple, built in 386, is the cradle of Sukhavati Sect.
Jian Zhen, an eminent monk of the Tang Dynasty, once stayed here on his way Japan to spread Buddhism.
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