Anyang Tianning Temple: A temple with a long history and ancient pagoda architecture.

[○] Anyang Tianning Temple is located in Wenfeng District, Anyang City, Henan Province. It is a Buddhist temple with a rich historical and cultural heritage. The temple was first built in the early years of Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty (601 AD). After expansion and renovation by successive generations, it reached its unprecedented scale in the 37th year of Emperor Qianlong's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1772 AD). It has hundreds of pavilions, terraces, towers, halls, temples, and buildings, and is known as the "crown of the northern and southern monasteries."

[○] Most of the buildings in Tianning Temple were destroyed during the war, but the surviving screen wall, main hall, Maitreya niche and Tianning Temple Pagoda (Wenfeng Pagoda) still exude ancient charm. In 2000, the municipal government allocated funds to reinforce and repair Tianning Temple, and rebuilt the mountain gate, Heavenly King Hall and other buildings.

[○] As a symbol of the ancient city of Anyang, Anyang Tianning Temple has witnessed the changes of history. Its existence not only provides us with a place to experience historical culture, but also is an important carrier for inheriting and promoting China's excellent traditional culture.

Post by Grace.Perry@46 | Dec 1, 2024