Donglin Temple in Lanxi County

Donglin Temple in Lanxi County

Donglin Temple in Lanxi County is a cultural tourism attraction.

Covering an area of 120,000 square meters with a construction area of 4,500 square meters, Donglin Temple is home to 50 monks. It is led by Venerable Shi Anxi, a renowned Buddhist master from Northeast China, former Vice President of the Heilongjiang Buddhist Association, and former Deputy Abbot of Jile Temple. Venerable Anxi was ordained for 63 years and passed away in the spring of 2003, enjoying high esteem in the Chinese Buddhist community.

Donglin Temple was first built in 1994 with an initial investment of 400,000 yuan from Liu Xiaolan, a lay Buddhist from Daqing. The first structures built were the north and south monk dormitories. Later, the Mountain Gate, Mahavira Hall, Heavenly King Hall, Bell Tower, Drum Tower, and the outdoor Guanyin statue were added. A seven-story pagoda, standing 41 meters tall, is currently under construction. Planned future projects include the Hall of Three Saints, the Relic Hall, and cliffside Buddha carvings. To date, the total investment has reached nearly 10 million yuan, all raised through donations.

Built against a mountain and beside water, Donglin Temple enjoys beautiful scenery, with vast ponds and lush trees, offering an elegant and pleasant environment. Since its establishment, the temple has attracted a large number of worshippers, with over 500,000 visitors received.

Donglin Temple features red bricks and green tiles, with resplendent golden decorations. Its grand and majestic presence, along with the solemn sound of morning bells and evening drums, gives it the atmosphere of a renowned temple in the Northeast. It is a unique tourist attraction.

Visiting Donglin Temple allows you to explore ancient relics, admire sacred sites, cultivate your sentiment, and broaden your horizons. As the saying goes, “Without tranquility, one cannot go far; without simplicity, one cannot clarify one’s will.” A trip to Donglin feels like a sudden awakening from worldly concerns, as if entering a Buddhist realm. Wash away the dust of the mundane world and enjoy life’s greatest pleasures.