Nengren Temple, Buddhist temple in Xunyang District, China
Nengren Temple is a Buddhist sanctuary organized along a central axis that connects several structures in traditional Chinese design. The layout includes the entrance gate, Shuangyang Bridge, the main Mahavira Hall housing Buddha statues, a dedicated Iron Buddha Hall, and a library for Buddhist scriptures.
The site was originally established between 502 and 549 as Chengtian Temple and underwent significant reconstructions across the centuries. It received its current name Nengren during the Ming Dynasty around 1498.
The Mahavira Hall contains a central statue of Sakyamuni Buddha, with Kassapa and Ananda statues on each side and Eighteen Arhats along the walls.
The temple is easily accessible from the city center and functions as an active religious center where visitors are regularly welcomed. It is best to visit early in the morning when the grounds are quieter and you can better appreciate the architecture and the spiritual atmosphere.
A historical stone boat measuring 5 meters long and 1 meter wide was created in 1406 and once stood on the grounds, symbolically housing an iron Buddha statue inside its form. This unusual artwork combines craftmanship with spiritual purpose.
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