Great Buddha Temple and Zhaoren Temple - The Spirit of the Buddhist Relic

Author: Cao Jian
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The Buddhist sacred site of Famen Temple is said to have been built during the years of Emperor Huanyuan and Lingling of the Eastern Han Dynasty (147–189), with a history of over 1,700 years. It is a renowned temple in China where the true relics of the Buddha Shakyamuni are enshrined. On April 3, 1987, the Tang Dynasty underground palace of Famen Temple, which had been buried for 1,113 years, was unearthed. Over 2,000 imperial treasures of the Tang Dynasty surrounded the world-famous finger relic of the Buddha, emerging into the light with dazzling brilliance. This event caused a sensation both domestically and internationally, creating a long-lasting "Famen Temple fever." This book systematically introduces the Buddhist culture of Famen Temple from various perspectives, such as the ancient temple, the radiant pagoda, the mysterious underground palace, the flying clouds of relics, and the Tang Dynasty treasures. It reveals many little-known stories to help readers deepen their understanding of this legendary imperial temple. The writing is fluent and elegant, with an overflowing sense of pride and admiration for traditional Chinese culture in every line, making it captivating to read.