Buddha's Relic Radiance: A Collection of Tourism, History, and Culture Books on Famen Temple, a Buddhist Sacred Site in Shaanxi Province

Author: Zhang Gaojiu (Compiler)
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Publishing Date: November 1, 2003
Features: The Buddhist sacred site of Famen Temple is said to have been built during the years of Emperor Huan and Emperor Ling 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 precious treasures of the Tang imperial family surrounded the world-unparalleled finger relic of the Buddha, which emerged from the earth with dazzling brilliance, causing a sensation both domestically and internationally, giving rise to the enduring "Famen Temple fever." This book systematically introduces the Buddhist culture of Famen Temple from various perspectives, such as the ancient temple, the towering pagoda shining in the sun, the mysterious underground palace, the flying clouds of the 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 every word brimming with the author's pride and admiration for traditional Chinese culture. Reading it is captivating.