Xichan Temple (Fujian)
Xichan Temple () is a Buddhist temple located on the slope of Mount Yi (), in Gulou District, Fuzhou, Gulou District, Fuzhou, Fujian. History Tang dynasty The original temple dates back to 867, in the reign of Emperor Yizong of Tang, Emperor Yizong (860–874) of Tang dynasty (618–907). Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms In 933, under the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms (907–960), the temple was renamed "Changqing Temple" (). Song dynasty The temple underwent two renovations in the Song dynasty (960–1279), respectively in the ruling of Emperor Renzong of Song, Emperor Renzong (1023–1063) and in the reign of Emperor Lizong of Song, Emperor Lizong (1225–1264). Yuan dynasty In 1349 in the Mongolian-ruling Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), monks refurbished and redecorated the temple. Ming dynasty In 1437, in the 2nd year of Emperor Yingzong of Ming, Zhengtong period (1436–1449) in the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), monk Dingxin () supervised ...
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Buddhism
Buddhism ( , ), also known as Buddha Dharma and Dharmavinaya (), is an Indian religion or philosophical tradition based on teachings attributed to the Buddha. It originated in northern India as a -movement in the 5th century BCE, and gradually spread throughout much of Asia via the Silk Road. It is the world's fourth-largest religion, with over 520 million followers (Buddhists) who comprise seven percent of the global population. The Buddha taught the Middle Way, a path of spiritual development that avoids both extreme asceticism and hedonism. It aims at liberation from clinging and craving to things which are impermanent (), incapable of satisfying ('), and without a lasting essence (), ending the cycle of death and rebirth (). A summary of this path is expressed in the Noble Eightfold Path, a training of the mind with observance of Buddhist ethics and meditation. Other widely observed practices include: monasticism; " taking refuge" in the Buddha, the , and the ; ...
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