Zhantanlin


Zhantanlin is a Buddhist temple located on Mount Jiuhua, in Qingyang County, Anhui, China.

History

The temple was originally in the reign of Kangxi Emperor in the Qing dynasty. Most of the temple buildings were destroyed in wars during the ruling of Xianfeng Emperor. In 1886, it was restored and redecorated by Chan master Dingchan.
During the Republic of China, abbot Fuxing enlarged the temple. A Buddhist believer named Yi Guogan presented a plaque with the Chinese characters "" to the temple.
In 1983, it has been designated as a National Key Buddhist Temple in Han Chinese Area by the State Council of China.

Architecture

Mahavira Hall

The Mahavira Hall is long, wide and high. The Mahavira Hall is the main hall in the temple, enshrining the Three Saints of Hua-yan.

Hall of the Three Sages of the West

The Hall of the Three Sages of the West, for the worship of the Three Sages of the West, namely Guanyin, Amitabha and Mahasthamaprapta, is an important hall in the temple.

Hall of Great Compassion

The Hall of Great Compassion is long, wide and high. 19 metre represent Guanyin's birth day, ordination day and parinirvana day.
A statue of Thousand Armed and Eyed Guanyin is enshrined in the middle of the hall with 84 statues of Buddha standing on the left and right sides.