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The '''Guangji Temple''' ({{zh| |
The '''Guangji Temple''' ({{zh|s=广济寺|p=Guǎngjì Sì}}) of [[Beijing]], located at inner Fuchengmen Street, in the [[Xicheng District]], is a renowned Buddhist temple. It is also the headquarters of the [[Buddhist Association of China]]. |
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Originally built in the [[Jin Dynasty (1115-1234)]], additions were made to the temple by successive dynasties. However, the present temple was completed during the [[Ming Dynasty]] (1368–1644). It covers an area of {{convert|5.766|acre|m2}}. The major structures in the temple divides between the main gate and four other large halls and many other temples.<ref>[http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/beijing/guangji_temple.htm Beijing Guangji Temple]</ref> |
Originally built in the [[Jin Dynasty (1115-1234)]], additions were made to the temple by successive dynasties. However, the present temple was completed during the [[Ming Dynasty]] (1368–1644). It covers an area of {{convert|5.766|acre|m2}}. The major structures in the temple divides between the main gate and four other large halls and many other temples.<ref>[http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/beijing/guangji_temple.htm Beijing Guangji Temple]</ref> |
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Revision as of 12:30, 23 February 2012
The Guangji Temple (Chinese: 广济寺; pinyin: Guǎngjì Sì) of Beijing, located at inner Fuchengmen Street, in the Xicheng District, is a renowned Buddhist temple. It is also the headquarters of the Buddhist Association of China.
Originally built in the Jin Dynasty (1115-1234), additions were made to the temple by successive dynasties. However, the present temple was completed during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). It covers an area of 5.766 acres (23,330 m2). The major structures in the temple divides between the main gate and four other large halls and many other temples.[1]
The temple houses a wall of 18 Buddhist deities, many Ming Dynasty religious relics and a library of over 100,000 volumes of scriptures in 20 different languages, some of which date back to the time of the Song Dynasty.
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