Luohan Temple () is a
Buddhist temple
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located in
Shifang,
Sichuan,
China
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. The temple is known as the "Buddhist Capital of Western Sichuan".
History
The original temple dates back to 709, during the region of
Emperor Zhongzong of the
Tang dynasty (618–907). At that time,
Mazu Daoyi received ordination as a monk and studied in the temple.
Luohan Temple was badly damaged in wars in 1368. Three years later it was reconstructed. The temple was devastated by wars again in 1644, the year of the fall of the
Ming dynasty (1368–1644). The modern temple was restored and redecorated by abbots Shi Nuan (), Yuerong () and Liting () in the
Qing dynasty (1644–1911).
On May 12, 2008, the
Sichuan earthquake
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Earthquakes with magnitude of 7.0 or greater
Earthquakes registering magnitudes between 6.0 and 6.9
See also
*List of earthquakes in Yunnan
References
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broke out, the Maternal and Child Care Service Centre of Shifang was moved to Luohan Temple, a total of 108 babies were born in the temple.
Architecture
Shanmen
Under the eaves is a plaque with the Chinese characters "Luohan Temple" written by Ji Yingxiong (), the magistrate of Chengdu during the
Kangxi period
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of the
Qing dynasty.
Hall of Four Heavenly Kings
The statues of
Maitreya
Maitreya (Sanskrit: ) or Metteyya (Pali: ), also Maitreya Buddha or Metteyya Buddha, is regarded as the future Buddha of this world in Buddhist eschatology. As the 5th and final Buddha of the current kalpa, Maitreya's teachings will be aimed at ...
Buddha,
Skanda and
Four Heavenly Kings
The Four Heavenly Kings are four Buddhist gods, each of whom is believed to watch over one cardinal direction of the world. In Chinese mythology, they are known collectively as the "Fēng Tiáo Yǔ Shùn" () or "Sìdà Tiānwáng" (). In the a ...
are enshrined in the
Hall of Four Heavenly Kings.
Mahavira Hall
The
Mahavira Hall
A Mahavira Hall, usually simply known as a Main Hall, is the main hall or building in a traditional Chinese Buddhist temple, enshrining representations of Gautama Buddha and various other buddhas and bodhisattvas. It is encountered throughout ...
is the main hall in the temple. In the middle is
Sakyamuni, statues of
Ananda and
Kassapa Buddha stand on the left and right sides of Sakyamuni's statue.
Arhat Hall
The Arhat Hall enshrining the 500 statues of
Arhat.
Film
Luohan Temple was used for location filming of the 2018 drama film ''108''.
References
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Buddhist temples in Sichuan
Buildings and structures in Deyang
Tourist attractions in Deyang
Chan temples