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| The Jing'an Temple | |
The Jing'an Temple or Temple of Peace and Tranquility is a Buddhist temple founded in 247 during the period of the three kingdoms in the kingdom of Wu. The first building was first located near the Wusong River and then a new temple was built In 1216 under the Song Dynasty at the present location. This temple was rebuilt in 1880; This is the present temple. During the "Cultural Revolution", it was converted into a factory of plastic materials. The restoration, and the construction of an additional pagoda, was completed in 2010.
There are three main halls here: The Mahavira Hall, the Hall of Heavenly Kings and the ThreeSage Hall. In Mahavira Hall, the biggest pure jade portrait of Sakyamuni in Mainland China is placed. The jade Buddha has a height of 3.78 meters (about 12 feet), a weight of 2.6 meters (about 9 feet) and a weight of 11,000 kilograms. It was so big that the wall was torn down when it was moved into the hall. With a kind and tranquil facial expression, the Buddha radiates venerability and auspiciousness. |
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| Issued Country | Buriatia |
| Issued Year | 1999 |
| Category | Buddhist Image Buddhist Arts |
| Type | Commemorative/Special Stamps |