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	CONK! Encyclopedia: Yinyuan_Longqi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		At 28, after the death of his mother, he was ordained as a monk at his family temple - Wanfu Temple, Mount Huangbo, Fujian.
		His second term as 33rd abbot of the temple began in 1646 and at this time he is credited with helping Mount Huangbo to develop in to a thriving Buddhist centre.
		In 1654, after repeated requests of Itsunen Shoyu he went to Nagasaki, Japan with around 30 monks and artisans, including his disciple Muyan, and founded the Åbaku sect, establishing its head temple Mampuku-ji at Uji in 1661.
	www.conk.com /search/encyclopedia.cgi?q=Yinyuan_Longqi (203 words)

	Wanfu Temple - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Wanfu Temple (Chinese 萬福寺; pinyin wan fu si) is a temple on Mount Huangbo in Fujian province, China.
		It is famous as the original temple of Yinyuan Longqi, the temple's 33rd abbot and a Chan master.
		He later travelled to Japan with his disciple Muyan to found the Japanese Ōbaku school of Zen.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wanfu_Temple (101 words)

	Beijing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		This palace of temples, gardens, pavilions, lakes and corridors was once a playground of the imperial court.
		Temple of Heaven Park is the largest group of structures in the country dedicated to rituals that pay homage to heaven.
		The Temple of Heaven is set in a 660 acre park, with four gates at the cardinal points, and walls to the north and east.
	hills.ccsf.cc.ca.us /~jchien01/myproject/beijing.htm (1998 words)

	Bulguksa -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Bulguksa is a (One who follows the teachings of Buddha) Buddhist temple in the (Click link for more info and facts about North Gyeongsang) North Gyeongsang province in (A republic in the southern half of the Korean Peninsula; established in 1948) South Korea.
		The temple was renovated during the (Click link for more info and facts about Goryeo Dynasty) Goryeo Dynasty and the early (Click link for more info and facts about Joseon Dynasty) Joseon Dynasty.
		The temple is considered as a masterpiece of the golden age of Buddhist art in the (Click link for more info and facts about Silla) Silla kingdom.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/B/Bu/Bulguksa.htm (503 words)

	Beijing Attractions : Discount Beijing Hotels, China (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The hilight of the temple is the 18m-high sandalwood statue of the Maitreya Buddha in the Wanfu Pavillion which is carved from a single tree.
		This rustic temple was built during the Yuan Dynasty in 1306 and houses a stone stele carved with the names of successful candidates from the imperial civil service examinations.
		The Temple of Heaven itslef is an icon of monumental value as it spans over the area of 267-hectare park and was used as a hall for solemn rites and rituals in the past.
	www.beijinghotelpro.com /attractions.htm (699 words)

	Beijing Tours
		Temple of Heaven was built during the Ming Dynasty, and it was considered sacred.
		The temples seen from above are round while the bases are square (reflecting the Chinese belief that heaven is round and the earth is square), among other architectural wonders.
		Probably the most significant Tibetan Buddhist temple in China outside of Tibet, this is a beautiful temple with a massive statue of Buddha carved out of sandalwood (the largest such statue in the world).
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	Things to do and see in Peking - Peking's famous tourist attractions
		Beijing's largest temple is an enlightening sight, ornamented with intriguing statuary, stunning frescoes, tapestries, incredible carpentry and a formidable pair of Chinese lions.
		Temple of Heaven Park is an icon of such enduring value that it shorthands the entire city.
		The Temple of Heaven is set in a 267-hectare (660-acre) park, with four gates at the cardinal points, and walls to the north and east.
	peking.org /attractions.htm (1156 words)

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		Then, you walk into the house behind the temple, which is the training ground of you two.
		When you arrived at the temple, the exorcist will tell you that the town folks are being affected by Amakusa's power.
		At the end of the temple you found the people who are responsible for the lost family treasure-Earthquake.
	www.gamesover.com /walkthroughs/samurai.txt (8536 words)

	Beijing This Month- Buddhism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Built during the Tang Dynasty, the temple is a tree lover's delight with the main complex liberally dotted with ancient pines, many given their own quirky names.
		Located on the eastern side of the Fragrant Hills, the temple was built in the 7th Century during the heyday of the Tang Dynasty (618-907 BC).
		The temple is built on a hillside and consists of various pavilions, prayer halls, courtyards and a group of pagodas dating from the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.
	www.btmbeijing.com /contents/en/guide/BOG2004/churches/buddhism (725 words)

	Chinese Architecture: Foshan temple, Foshan
		Originally, it may have been a temple to the ancestor of a local clan, but by the time it was rebuilt in 1372 at the beginning of the Ming dynasty it was a Taoist temple dedicated to Beidi, the Northern Emperor and god of the waters.
		The present temple grounds include the original temple on the East side and a Confucian temple from 1911 on the southwest corner, along with shops, restaurants, and examples of the old architecture scattered all over the grounds.
		The northern part of the temple is entered through the Sanmon, a gate facing south with three arched doorways in it.
	www.orientalarchitecture.com /foshan/FOSHAN.htm (416 words)

	Wanfu Temple - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Wanfu Temple (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Wanfu Temple - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Wanfu Temple.
		Wanfu Temple (Chinese 萬福寺; pinyin wan fu si) is a temple on Mount Huangbo in Fujian province, China.
		He later travelled to Japan with his disciple Muyan to found the Japanese Ōbaku school of Zen.
	www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/Wanfu-Temple.html (129 words)

	No Common Denominator - THE GLOBAL TRIP 2004
		The rest of the Temple of Heaven park was a fairly pleasant park with cedar trees and the other structures used in the harvest praying ceremonies, like the Fasting Palace, where emperors fasted for three days beforehand to purify themselves.
		To the west of the temple grounds were the Seven Star Stones, representing the seven peaks of Taishan Mountains, and the Long Corridor, a covered walkway now frequented by musicians practicing the violin and Chinese operatic singing.
		THE BEIJING SUBWAY TOOK ME to the Yonghe Gong Lama Temple, the former residence of Prince Yin Zhen, which was converted to a lamasery in 1744 to house Tibetan Buddhist monks from Tibet and Inner Mongolia to study and pray to be lamas.
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	Horyu-ji -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The temple claims to have some of the oldest wooden buildings existing in the world.
		The temple was originally set up in (Click link for more info and facts about 607) 607 on (Click link for more info and facts about Prince Shotoku) Prince Shotoku's instructions, and at the time it was called "Ikaruga-dera"(斑鳩寺).
		In (Click link for more info and facts about 670) 670 it was burned down, but gradually re-built until early 8th century.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/H/Ho/Horyu-ji.htm (151 words)

	TIMEasia.com \| Beijing City Guide: Off the Beaten Track \| 9/27/99
		The Lama (or Tibetan) Temple, with its beautifully landscaped gardens, stunning frescoes and tapestries, and incredible carpentry is a temple to die for.
		Inside is a Buddha statue for every occasion but the most impressive is the 18 m-high (60 ft) sandalwood statue of the Maitreya (future) Buddha in the Wanfu Pavilion, carved from a single tree.
		The first thing you encounter is the holy shins--they're at eye level--and from there it's a head-tipper to the ceiling as the statue soars up and over the galleries.
	www.time.com /time/asia/travel/beijing/track.html (758 words)

	Lhama Temple, Beijing, China
		Perhaps most impressive of all is a 18m-(60ft)high sandalwood statue of the Maitreya (future) Buddha in the Wanfu Pavilion, carved from a single tree.
		The Lhama (or Tibetan) Temple, with its beautifully landscaped gardens, stunning frescoes and tapestries, and incredible carpentry, is a temple to die for.
		Leave your problems behind at Ringha Temple, see the markers along the trail of Mao's Long March, investigate the Bardo Caves, where pilgrims meditate on the transition between this life and the next.
	www.beijingholidays.net /beijing/attractions_lhama_temple.htm (803 words)

	Foshan - Destination Guide - Hotel Near (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Founded in 1080 as a metallurgist's guild temple, the complex was progressively expanded until the mid-Qing, and today its buildings comprise a museum of classic temple architecture.
		Walk through the gate here and the temple's main hall is on the left, its interior completely filled by massive, minutely carved wooden screens, oversized guardian gods leaning threateningly out from the walls, metal armour, weapons and incense burners.
		Foshan is considered the birthplace of Cantonese Opera, and past the archway you'll find the highly decorative Wanfu stage, built in 1685 for autumnal opera performances given to thank the Divine Emperor for his bountiful harvests.
	www.hotelnear.com /194/231/855g/China-Foshan-Destination_Guide.html (529 words)

	Study Abroad in China and Learn Chinese Language in Beijing - Courses and programs at Universities and Language Schools ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		This striking temple was built by Emperor Xiaowen in 495AD and since that time this Buddhist sanctuary has blossomed and withered, only to bloom again throughout the centuries.
		Upon leaving the temple we were confronted by an image of the legendary Chinese dragon.
		We arrived at the temple in the morning before the other tourists arrived, allowing us to soak in the riches of the Lama history and appreciate the serenity of the site.
	www.study-in-china.com /newsletter2004-06_print.html (2622 words)

	Yonghegong Lama Temple
		Historically, the Yonghegong Lama Temple was a residence for Emperors Yongzheng and Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty.
		It was built in the 33rd year of Kangxi's reign (1694) and was changed into a Emperor's palace in the 3rd year of Yongzheng's reign (1725).
		The Yonghegong Lama Temple was made up of three exquisite arches, the Yonghe Door, the Yonghegong Hall, Yongyou Hall, Falun Hall, Wanfu Hall, and the Neicheng Hall.
	german.china.org.cn /english/features/museums/139771.htm (238 words)

	A History Lovers Guide to Beijing: The Forbidden City ...
		Beijing's largest temple, a Tibetan style place, is ornamented with intriguing statuary, stunning frescoes, tapestries, incredible carpentry and a formidable pair of Chinese lions.
		Perhaps most impressive of all is an 60ft high sandalwood statue of the Maitreya or future Buddha in the Wanfu Pavilion, carved from a single tree.
		The first thing one will encounter is the holy shins, at eye level, and from there to the ceiling as the statue soars up and over the galleries.
	www.finetuning.com /articles/p2-2127-a-history-lovers-guide-to-beijing.html (318 words)

	Foshan
		The temple is 3,000 sq meters in area and comprises 5 parts: Wanfu Terrace, Jinxiang Pool, Front Hall, Main Hall and Qingzheng Pavilion.
		The temple has been renovated and developed over the centuries and houses a 2.5 ton bronze statue of the god Beidi (Northern Emperor) also known as Heidi (Black Emperor) who rules over water and its creatures.
		The temple itself is part of a complex which contains various museums, exhibitions, a theater for Cantonese Opera and several souvenir, arts and crafts shops.
	personales.ya.com /sailor/China2004/Foshan (764 words)

	Fuzhou China : Travel Information, Map, Hotel Guide and Picture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Fuzhou city boasts a total history of around 2000 years, dating back to the third century AD when it was known as Yechang.
		It is also still substantially influenced by Buddhism--altogether there are six state-listed key temples in Fuzhou (Yong Quan Temple, Xichan Temple, Linyang Temple, Dizang Temple, Wanfu Temple, Xuefeng Temple), the largest number in China.
		Fuzhou is also known for its profusion of springs, some estimate up to a seventh of the urban area comprises of them, and from early times has been known as the "spring city".
	www.muztagh.com /fuzhou (463 words)

	Attractions in Fuzhou: Drum Hill West Lake Park White Pagoda Yu Hill (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The city boasts a total history of around 2,000 years, dating back to the third century AD when it was known as Yechang.
		The city is also known for its profusion of springs, some estimate up to a seventh of the urban area comprises of them, and from early times has been known as the 'spring city'.
		The Drum Hill, on the eastern outskirts,with its alleged reverberating echoes, and the Yongquan Temple, the foremost Buddhist temple in the city, are an interesting distraction.
	www.silkroadchina.net /english/distination/south/fujian/fuzhou.asp (456 words)

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		Now enter the small temple, the sorcerer will tell you at that backyard of this house, there is a monter sealed under the rock.
		Now, go into the room in the temple, Haon the monster is there to fight you.
		Hion tells you that she wants to become a woman again(what she means is to raise a kid and teach him/her how to fight).
	www.gamesover.com /walkthroughs/samurais.txt (4003 words)

	Temple of the Ancestors / Zumiao, Foshan
		The Temple of the Ancestors (Foshan Zumiao) dates originally from the second half of the 11th C, and was restored in 1372 following a fire.
		Although the Chinese name ''Zumiao'' means ''Temple of the Ancestors'', this simply indicates that it is the oldest temple in town, "the ancestor of temples".
		The complex covers an area of 3000sq.m/32,300sq.ft and includes the following buildings: the portico (Qian Dian), the main hall (Zheng Dian), the Festival Hall of Truth (Qingzhen Lou), the Pond of Scented Brocade (Jinxiang Chi) and the Theatre of a Thousand Good Fortunes (Wanfu Tai) which is decorated with gilded carvings.
	www.planetware.com /china/guangdong/foshan/temple-of-the-ancestors-zumiao-chn-gd-fta.htm (179 words)

	Forbidden City (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Inside is a Buddha statue for every occasion, but the most impressive is the 18m-high (60ft-high) sandalwood statue of the Maitreya (future) Buddha in the Wanfu Pavilion, carved from a single tree.
		The first thing you encounter is the holy shins - they are at eye level - and from there it''''s a head-tipper to the ceiling as the statue soars up and over the galleries.
		You cannot help thinking the poor things are on one of the lower levels of samsara or Wheel of Life - it's a crappy job even for a pigeon.
	www.personal.psu.edu /users/h/z/hzl101/Beijing.htm (1144 words)

	About China: China Travel Information
		The temple of Tibetan Buddhism is located near Andingmen city gate in northeastern Beijing.
		The whole ground of the temple is composed of seven courtyards divided by an Archway Compound, Zhaotai Gate, Hall of Heavenly Kings, Yonghe Palace, Yongyou Hall,Hall of Wheel of the Law and Wanfu Tower.
		The bronze burner in front of the main hall of the temple was cast in 1747.
	www.china-travel-agent.com /city_guides/view.php?city=beijing&id=999593089 (343 words)

	Attractions in Beijing City Tours, Beijing Travel, Itineraries, Beijing tourism sights, trips, circuits, China travel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Temple of Heaven is situated in the southern part of the city in Chongwen district.
		To show respect to the heaven, ceremonies for sacrifices to heaven were extremely important to the emperor.
		The temple was built for the worship of heaven and prayers for good harvests.
	www.bestcitiestravel.com /beijing/itineraries.html (1627 words)

	inexpensive.ca - temples (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Learn about graduate programs offered at Temple Un...
		BANGKOK, Nov 9 (TNA) - Buddhist temples across Thailand's southern border region has been given a financial support from the government worth Bt 96.4 million to set up safety alarm systems and improve monastic compounds.
		NEW DELHI - India's Muslim president, Sikh prime minister and Hindu nationalist opposition leader joined Sunday to open one of the biggest Hindu temples of modern times, a $45 million pink sandstone shrine to religious to...
	inexpensive.ca /temples/reference/search (301 words)

	Du Guangting History Summary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Du announced the divine restoration of the Tang dynasty under the auspices of Lord Lao in his memorial Lidai chongdao ji (Daozang 593), which he presented to the emperor on the eve of the court's return to the capital in 885.
		Many of Du's works were written during the period of transition from the Tang (618–907) to the Five Dynasties (907–960), while he was a priest in the temple Yuju guan in Chengdu and a frequent visitor to nearby Mount Qing-cheng.
		This phase in Du's career brought him into contact with the future emperor Wang Jian (847–918) and his local staff and allies, who were to proclaim the kingdom of Shu after the fall of the Tang in 907.
	www.bookrags.com /history/religion/du-guangting-eorl-04 (869 words)

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