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The Tiānníng Temple 天寧寺 in Chángzhōu 常州 was founded in the 7th century and continues to operate today. It was founded by Chan Master Fǎróng 法融 of the Ox-Head Chán school, and was known as Guāngfú Temple 光福寺 before the 12th century when it received its current name. | The Tiānníng Temple 天寧寺 in Chángzhōu 常州 was founded in the 7th century and continues to operate today. It was founded by Chan Master Fǎróng 法融 of the Ox-Head Chán school, and was known as Guāngfú Temple 光福寺 before the 12th century when it received its current name. | ||
- | This temple was mostly destroyed during the late 19th century, but from late [[1890s]] through the [[1900s]], its abbot | + | This temple was mostly destroyed during the late 19th century, but from late [[1890s]] through the [[1900s]], its abbot Yěkāi [[冶開]] spearheaded its restoration. |
In [[1920]], ordinations were held here, which were attended by over 1,500 ordinands. | In [[1920]], ordinations were held here, which were attended by over 1,500 ordinands. | ||
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'''Notable Residents''' | '''Notable Residents''' |
There are several institutions in China called Tiānníng Temple 天寧寺.
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Chángzhōu Tiānníng Temple 常州天寧寺
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The Tiānníng Temple 天寧寺 in Chángzhōu 常州 was founded in the 7th century and continues to operate today. It was founded by Chan Master Fǎróng 法融 of the Ox-Head Chán school, and was known as Guāngfú Temple 光福寺 before the 12th century when it received its current name.
This temple was mostly destroyed during the late 19th century, but from late 1890s through the 1900s, its abbot Yěkāi 冶開 spearheaded its restoration.
In 1920, ordinations were held here, which were attended by over 1,500 ordinands.
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The Tiānníng Temple 天寧寺 in Yángzhōu 揚州 was founded in 385 CE during the Eastern Jin 東晉 Dynasty. It is no longer used as a temple, instead it plays host to a market and a small museum dedicated to Marco Polo.
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