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|current name=Chángzhōu Tiānníng Temple 常州天寧寺 | |current name=Chángzhōu Tiānníng Temple 常州天寧寺 | ||
|location=center of the city of Chángzhōu [[常州]], Jiāngsū [[江蘇]] | |location=center of the city of Chángzhōu [[常州]], Jiāngsū [[江蘇]] | ||
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|image=[[File:Changzhou_tianning_si.jpg|200px|thumb|center|Chángzhōu Tiānníng Temple]] | |image=[[File:Changzhou_tianning_si.jpg|200px|thumb|center|Chángzhōu Tiānníng Temple]] | ||
|founded=Táng Dynasty 唐代, Yǒnghuī 永徽 Era (627-655) | |founded=Táng Dynasty 唐代, Yǒnghuī 永徽 Era (627-655) | ||
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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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'''Important Abbots''' | '''Important Abbots''' | ||
| - | * | + | * Yěkāi [[冶開]] ([[1897]] - [[1922]]?) |
'''Notable Residents''' | '''Notable Residents''' | ||
* Yuányīng [[圓瑛]] and Yīngcí [[應慈]] studied here in the early years of the [[1900s]] | * Yuányīng [[圓瑛]] and Yīngcí [[應慈]] studied here in the early years of the [[1900s]] | ||
* Chángxǐng [[常惺]] practiced here for a short time in the [[1910s]] | * Chángxǐng [[常惺]] practiced here for a short time in the [[1910s]] | ||
| + | * Zhìguāng [[智光]] (winter [[1917]] - [[1920]]) | ||
===Temple Institution=== | ===Temple Institution=== | ||
Current revision as of 12:11, 9 February 2011
There are several institutions in China called Tiānníng Temple 天寧寺.
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Chángzhōu Tiānníng Temple 常州天寧寺
Chángzhōu Tiānníng Temple 常州天寧寺
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History
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.
Personnel
Important Abbots
Notable Residents
- Yuányīng 圓瑛 and Yīngcí 應慈 studied here in the early years of the 1900s
- Chángxǐng 常惺 practiced here for a short time in the 1910s
- Zhìguāng 智光 (winter 1917 - 1920)
Temple Institution
Important Buildings or Artifacts
- Tiānníng Jewel Pagoda 天寧寶塔
Associated Organizations and Groups
Notes
References
- Welch, Holmes. The Buddhist Revival in China. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1968. Pp. 114-116.
- Official Chinese website for the temple.
- Chinese Wikipedia article.
Yángzhōu Tiānníng Temple 揚州天寧寺
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History
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.
Personnel
Important Abbots
Notable Residents
- Rénshān 仁山 studied here in 1906
- Dàxǐng 大醒 was ordained here in 1924
- Miàoshàn 妙善 (1909-2000) was ordained here in 1932
Temple Institution
Important Buildings or Artifacts
Associated Organizations and Groups
Notes