- Guangji Temple
The Guangji Temple (广济寺) of
Beijing , located at inner Fuchengmen Street, in theXicheng District , is a renowned Buddhist temple. It is also the headquarters of theBuddhist Association of China .Originally built in the
Jin Dynasty (1115-1234) , additions were made to the temple by successive dynasties. However, the present temple was completed during theMing Dynasty (1368-1644). It covers an area of 5.766 acres. The major structures in the temple divides between the main gate and four other large halls and many other temples. [ [http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/beijing/guangji_temple.htm] ]The temple houses a wall of 18 Buddhist deities, many Ming Dynasty religious relics and a library of over 100,000 volumes of scriptures in 20 different languages, some of which date back to the time of the
Song Dynasty .References
External links
* [http://www.tour-beijing.com/attraction_guide/guangji_temple.php Tour Beijing]
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