Yangzhong Taiping Buddhist Temple

Yangzhong Taiping Buddhist Temple

Yangzhong Taiping Buddhist Temple is a cultural tourism attraction.

Taiping Buddhist Temple is located in Shuangyue Village, Sanmao Subdistrict, Yangzhong City. Originally known as Xia Dongyue Temple, it was first built during the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty, boasting a history of over 300 years. The former Xia Dongyue Temple had more than a hundred halls of various sizes, making it the largest Buddhist temple in Yangzhong’s history. It suffered severe damage during the Cultural Revolution, leaving only one rear hall. In 1995, in accordance with the Party’s religious policies, Yangzhong City approved the reconstruction of Xia Dongyue Temple and renamed it Taiping Buddhist Temple.

The construction of Taiping Buddhist Temple was carried out in two phases. The first phase included the completion of the Mahavira Hall, Yujian Tower, Three Saints Hall, Karma City, and meditation rooms. Among them, the Mahavira Hall alone involved an investment of over 16 million yuan, with a construction area of 3,360 square meters. Facing south and situated at the center of the temple complex, the hall features the plaque inscribed with the characters “Mahavira Hall” (大雄宝殿), handwritten by the late Zhao Puchu, former president of the Buddhist Association of China. The entire Mahavira Hall covers a construction area of 3,360 square meters, measuring 46 meters in length, 36 meters in width, and 34.6 meters in height. It has a glazed roof, upturned eaves, painted beams, and carved rafters, showcasing the architectural style of the late Qing Dynasty in southern China. Majestic in appearance, it is the largest temple structure among county-level temples in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai.