Baiyun Temple (Ningxiang)

Baiyun Temple
白云寺
The torii gate.
Religion
AffiliationBuddhism
SectChan
Location
LocationShuangfupu Town, Ningxiang, Hunan
CountryChina
Baiyun Temple (Ningxiang) is located in Hunan
Baiyun Temple (Ningxiang)
Shown within Hunan
Baiyun Temple (Ningxiang) is located in China
Baiyun Temple (Ningxiang)
Baiyun Temple (Ningxiang) (China)
Geographic coordinates28°06′33″N 112°20′14″E / 28.10917°N 112.33722°E / 28.10917; 112.33722
Architecture
FounderGuang'en
CompletedAD 858

Baiyun Temple(simplified Chinese: 白云寺; traditional Chinese: 白雲寺; pinyin: Báiyún Sì), built in the twelfth year (858) of the age of Dazhong (847–860) of Tang Xuanzong (810–859) in the Tang dynasty (618–907).[1] It is listed on the culture relic preservations of Changsha, where Mao Zedong did social research in 1917. With a superbly vast outlook, it serves as an important site for Buddhist activities. It includes the Entrance, Torii, Deities Hall, Hall of the Great Heroes, Assisted dnyana, Dining Room, etc.[1]