Manao Temple (simplified Chinese: 玛瑙寺; traditional Chinese: 瑪瑙寺; pinyin: Mǎnǎo Sì; lit. 'Temple of Agate') is a former Buddhist temple located in Xihu District of Hangzhou, Zhejiang.[1]
| Manao Temple | |
|---|---|
玛瑙寺 | |
 The Shanmen of Manao Temple. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Deity | Chan Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang |
| Country | China |
  Shown within Zhejiang | |
| Geographic coordinates | 30°15′49″N 120°09′04″E / 30.263645°N 120.151133°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Chinese architecture |
| Date established | 1152 |
| Completed | 1921 |
History
editManao Temple was first established in 946, during the Later Jin dynasty (936–947). In 1065, it was officially called "Manao Temple". It was named for its location in the Manao Slope (Chinese: 玛瑙坡). In 1152, in the Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279), the temple relocated to the current location. During the region of Qianlong Emperor (1736–1795) of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), he visited the temple three times. Manao Temple was restored in the Tongzhi period (1862–1874).[1]
In 1926-27, Taiwanese historian Lian Heng lived here. In December 2008, it was used as the Lian Heng Memorial Museum. It is no longer used as a religious building.[2]
Architecture
editThe present temple was completed in 1921 by abbot Qingjie (Chinese: 清杰). Along the central axis of the temple stand three buildings including the Shanmen, Mahavira Hall and Rear Hall. Subsidiary structures were built on both sides of the central axis including wing-room, dining room and bedroom.[1]
Gallery
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Wing-room. -
Site of the Mahavira Hall. -
Site of the Mahavira Hall.
