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After 1697 years of history, Lingyin Temple Hangzhou Zhejiang China needs our help to stand strong for the next century. Your support makes that possible.
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High-resolution photography and 3D scanning create a permanent digital record. If restoration is ever needed, we have the exact specifications.
Professional conservation work including structural repairs, surface cleaning, and preventive measures to stop further deterioration.
Educational workshops, local awareness campaigns, and sustainable tourism initiatives that benefit surrounding communities.
Cultural Heritage
The establishment of Lingyin Temple in the 4th century CE by the Indian monk Hui Li marked a pivotal moment in the trans-Himalayan transmission of Buddhist thought and aesthetics into China. Hui Li's legendary identification of Feilai Peak (Peak Flown From Afar) with a sacred mountain from India, specifically Gridhrakuta (Vulture Peak) in Magadha, Bihar, imbued the Hangzhou landscape with profound Indic spiritual geography. This direct linkage fostered a unique Indo-Chinese syncretism, where early temple architecture and the subsequent rock-cut sculptures on Feilai Peak, dating from the 10th to 14th centuries, demonstrably incorporated iconographic and stylistic elements reminiscent of Gupta and post-Gupta Indian Buddhist art, particularly in their depiction of Maitreya, Guanyin, and various Arhats. Beyond its foundational narrative, Lingyin Temple evolved into a crucial intellectual and monastic hub, especially during the Wuyue Kingdom (10th century) under King Qian Liu, who significantly expanded its complex, solidifying its status as one of the 'Five Mountains' of Chan Buddhism. The temple's resilience through periods of imperial suppression, such as the Huichang Persecution in 845 CE, and its subsequent revivals, underscores its enduring historical significance as a repository of Buddhist dharma. Its continuous existence for over 1600 years, despite numerous destructions and reconstructions, testifies to its deep integration into the cultural and political fabric of successive Chinese dynasties, serving as a beacon for the propagation and adaptation of Indian Buddhist traditions.
Architectural Heritage
Built in the Indo-Chinese Buddhist architecture style, Indian Buddhist architecture style, Rock-Cut architecture style, Buddhist architecture style style, showcasing traditional construction methods and artistic craftsmanship.
Educational Resource
An important learning resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding our architectural heritage.
Local Benefits
Preservation efforts create opportunities for local communities through tourism, traditional skills, and cultural activities.
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- 4Supports documentation, restoration, and community engagement
- 5Helps prevent deterioration of irreplaceable cultural heritage
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