The Sutra Pillar of Longxing Temple in Hangzhou, Buddhist sutra pillar at Longxing Temple in Hangzhou, China
The Longxing Temple Sutra Pillar stands as a stone structure featuring Buddhist scripture carvings and traditional architectural elements from ancient China.
The sutra pillar was constructed during a period of Buddhist expansion in Zhejiang province, representing the architectural practices of religious monuments in medieval China.
The pillar's inscriptions contain Buddhist texts that demonstrate the integration of religious teachings into architectural elements during China's imperial periods.
Visitors can find the sutra pillar at coordinates 30°16'0"N and 120°9'30"E, within the temple grounds in the central area of Hangzhou.
The stone pillar combines religious scripture with structural engineering, displaying carved Buddhist texts that remain preserved through centuries of exposure.
Location: Zhejiang
GPS coordinates: 30.26667,120.15833
Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:42
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