Jiujiang, China
Donglin Temple
Donglin Temple is a Buddhist temple approximately 20 kilometres from Jiujiang, in the north of Jiangxi province, China. Built in 386 CE at the foot of Mount Lu by Huiyuan, founder of the Pure Land Buddhism, it is well known for how long it has stood without collapsing. In the Tang dynasty, Jianzhen made several trips to Japan for the mission of preaching Buddhism.
- City
- Jiujiang
- Country
- China
- Category
- Religious
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
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