{"product_id":"lingyin-temple","title":"Lingyin Temple","description":"\u003cp\u003eLingyin Temple, also known as Yunlin Zen Temple, is located at the foot of Lingyin Mountain in the western part of West Lake, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Backed by Beigaofeng Peak and facing Feilai Peak, it is a famous ancient Buddhist temple in China and one of the \"Five Mountains and Ten Temples\" of the Jiangnan Zen sect. It is not only a temple with thriving incense offerings, but also a scenic tourist destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeilai Peak: \u003c\/strong\u003eFacing Lingyin Temple across a stream, it is a limestone peak about 168 meters high. The mountain is covered with strangely shaped rocks and numerous caves. Legend has it that this peak flew from India, hence its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone Carvings: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe most precious cultural treasure of Feilai Peak is the Buddhist stone carvings scattered throughout its cliffs. There are more than 470 carvings from the Five Dynasties, Song, and Yuan periods, making it one of the largest grotto sculpture groups in southern China. It has been listed as a national key cultural relics protection unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaitreya Buddha Statue: The most famous one, located at the entrance of Qinglin Cave, is a Song Dynasty work. He is bare-chested and has a perpetually smiling face, surrounded by eighteen Arhats, and is the symbol of all the Feilai Peak sculptures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVairocana Buddha Assembly Relief: Located near Yixiantian (a narrow gorge), this exquisitely carved relief is a masterpiece of Song Dynasty sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYuan Dynasty Sculptures: Numerous and unique in style, these sculptures bear a strong Tibetan Buddhist influence, reflecting the cultural exchange between Han and Tibetan cultures at that time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Legends and Anecdotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Living Buddha Ji Gong: Lingyin Temple has a deep connection with the legendary figure Ji Gong (the monk Daoji), a household name. Folk tales say that Ji Gong became a monk at Lingyin Temple. He feigned madness, was charitable, and helped the people. The temple still preserves many relics related to Ji Gong, such as the \"Ji Gong Hall\" and the \"Ji Gong Bed\" on Feilai Peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKangxi's Renaming: Legend has it that when Emperor Kangxi traveled south to Lingyin Temple, the abbot asked him to inscribe the temple's name. In a drunken mood, Kangxi wrote the character \"靈\" (Ling) with a large brush, but the top part, the \"雨\" (rain) radical, was too large, leaving little room for the rest of the character. In this awkward moment, his minister Gao Jiangcun, in a moment of inspiration, wrote the characters \"雲林\" (Yunlin) on his palm, pretending to grind ink, subtly hinting to Kangxi. Kangxi understood and readily wrote \"雲林禪寺\" (Yunlin Chan Temple). Therefore, Lingyin Temple is also known as \"Yunlin Temple.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"openchina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47822313390339,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/4403\/2259\/files\/u_3387358444_3122098522_fm_253_app_138_f_JPEG.jpg?v=1770829962","url":"https:\/\/openchinatravel.com\/products\/lingyin-temple","provider":"openchina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}