Mingjiao Temple, Buddhist temple in Luyang District, China.
Mingjiao Temple is a Buddhist complex with multiple buildings arranged around courtyards that display traditional Chinese architectural elements. The main halls house statues of the Five Buddhas and eighteen sacred figures with intricate carved details.
The temple was founded in the early period and experienced multiple rebuilding phases after damage from wars and natural disasters. Each reconstruction added new layers to the complex's structure and appearance over time.
The temple serves as an active meditation center where visitors can observe the daily practices and ceremonies of Chan Buddhism still performed by monks. The halls fill with incense and chanting that give a sense of faith in practice.
The site is located in the city center and can be reached on foot from several bus stops with good signage guiding the way. Visitors should wear appropriate clothing and remove their shoes before entering the inner halls.
According to local history, an iron Buddha statue was discovered in the ruins during an earlier period, which prompted an imperial ruler to fund a major reconstruction. This discovery is still part of the temple's story today.
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