Jile Temple (Jile si) is one of the four most important Buddhist temples in northeast China.
| The temple is characterized by its age, its architecture and its layout and all are designed strictly after the Chinese Buddhist style.The temple is therefore looked upon as the model for visitors to understand and appreciate the art of a Chinese temple building.
The temple was built in 1920 by Master Yanxu, a famous disciple of the Tiantai Buddhist clan. The complex of the temple consists of the Heavenly King’s Hall, the Grand Hall, the Three Bodhisattva Hall, and the Buddhist Book Storage Hall. The main halls are fronted by a Drum Tower and a Bell Tower and other subordinate structures. |
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| The most imposing building of the temple is probably the Futu Pagoda on the eastern tip of the grounds, a 37m tall stone structure building dotted with caves engraved with Buddhist embossed sculptures. At the bottom of the pagoda is a large hall with Buddhist statues.Every 8th, 18th and 28th of April according to the lunar calendar, major Buddhist festivals are held in the temple. Massive rites and celebrations are organized, while the temple area is surrounded with bazaars and various folk activities.Address: 9 Dongdazhi Street (Dongda zhijie). How to get there: Bus No.105 from Stalin Park is probably the easiest way to the temple, although buses No.104 and No.14 also go there. Opening hours: In winter, daily from 8:30am-4:30pm. In summer from 8:00am-4:00pm. Cost: A true egalitarian double pricing system: RMB5 for Chinese, RMB10 for foreigners. |
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