Religious site
Qinglong Temple (Xi'an)
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Qinglong Temple, also known as the Green Dragon Temple, is a Buddhist temple in Xi'an that was a key center for Vajrayana Buddhism during the Tang dynasty. It was rebuilt in the 1980s in Tang dynasty architectural style after being destroyed in the 11th century. Today, visitors can see the temple grounds and a garden with hundreds of cherry blossom trees, which were introduced from Japan in 1986.
Da non perdere
- Monument of Kūkai, built in 1982 by governments of Xi'an and several Japanese prefectures
- Over 600 cherry blossom trees planted in 1986, blooming in March and April
- Tang dynasty architectural style of the rebuilt temple
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Modi per visitare Qinglong Temple (Xi'an)
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Da sapere prima di andare
- Cherry blossoms usually bloom in March and April, drawing many visitors.
- The temple is about 300 meters northwest of Qinglongsi Metro Station on Lines 3 and 5.
Un po' di storia
The temple traces its origins to 582 during the Sui dynasty. In the Tang dynasty, it was renamed Qinglong Temple in 711. The Vajrayana master Huiguo taught there, and his Japanese disciple Kūkai introduced the teachings to Japan, founding the Shingon school. The temple was destroyed in 1086 and forgotten until its site was rediscovered in 1963. Rebuilding began in the 1980s with support from Chinese and Japanese governments, and a monument to Kūkai was erected in 1982.
Domande frequenti
Why is Qinglong Temple significant in Buddhist history?
It was where the Vajrayana master Huiguo taught, and his Japanese disciple Kūkai brought the teachings to Japan, founding the Shingon school.
When was the temple rebuilt?
After being destroyed in 1086, the temple was rebuilt in the 1980s with Tang dynasty architectural style.
What can I see at the temple besides the buildings?
The surrounding garden has hundreds of cherry blossom trees, introduced from Japan in 1986.
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