Lingguang Temple, Buddhist temple in Pingguoyuan, China
Lingguang Temple is a Buddhist temple located on the eastern slope of Mount Cuiwei in Shijingshan District, built with traditional Chinese architectural design. The grounds feature multiple levels connected by pathways, with structures and shrines arranged according to classical temple principles.
Construction began in 766 and was completed in 779 during the Tang Dynasty, when the site was originally called Longquan Temple. The name changed during the Ming Dynasty to what visitors know it as today.
This temple serves as an active center for Buddhist worship where visitors encounter monks, devotional practices, and seasonal ceremonies. The daily spiritual life shapes how the space is used and felt by those who come here.
The site is open daily from 5:00 AM to 7:30 PM and accessible by multiple bus routes serving the area. The pathways leading up the hillside are paved but uneven in places, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
A towering stupa on the grounds houses one of only two authenticated Buddha tooth relics known to exist, making this temple a significant pilgrimage destination for Buddhist followers worldwide. The relic itself draws scholars and believers from across the globe.
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