Baiyun Temple (Ningxiang)
| Baiyun Temple | |
|---|---|
白云寺 | |
The torii gate. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Sect | Chan |
| Location | |
| Location | Shuangfupu Town, Ningxiang, Hunan |
| Country | China |
| Geographic coordinates | 28°06′33″N 112°20′14″E / 28.10917°N 112.33722°E |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Guang'en |
| Completed | AD 858 |
Baiyun Temple(simplified Chinese: 白云寺; traditional Chinese: 白雲寺; pinyin: Báiyún Sì), built in the twelfth year (858) of the age of Dazhong (847–860) of Tang Xuanzong (810–859) in the Tang dynasty (618–907). It is listed on the culture relic preservations of Changsha, where Mao Zedong did social research in 1917. With a superbly vast outlook, it serves as an important site for Buddhist activities. It includes the Entrance, Torii, Deities Hall, Hall of the Great Heroes, Assisted dnyana, Dining Room, etc.