Zhaitalin

Zhaitalin

Zhaitalin is a cultural relic protection unit of Yangzhou City.

Zhaitalin

Located at No. 84 Yinshi Street in the downtown area, covering an area of 1,300 square meters. Also known as Zhaita Jing She, it was originally the residence of warlord Xu Baoshan in the early years of the Republic of China. After Xu Baoshan was assassinated, his second wife, Sun Langxian, converted to Buddhism, donated the residence to become a nunnery, and renamed it Zhaitalin. The nunnery gate faces south, with yellow walls and a red door, featuring a stone plaque inscribed with "Zhaitalin." In the entrance courtyard, there is a precious bronze tripod. To the north of the courtyard lies the Mahavira Hall, which is three bays wide (12 meters) and seven rafters deep (8.4 meters). Behind the main hall is the Chanting Hall; after passing through another courtyard is the Jade Buddha Hall. On the east side is the Ancestral Hall, with three bays facing south. To the east of the main hall is a courtyard with a flower stand. To the east of this courtyard, a yellow wall with a round moon gate is set up; the front of the gate is inscribed with "The One Vehicle Gate" (不二法门), and the back with "Gate of Prajna" (般若门).

Further Reading:

· The First to Third Batches of Municipal Cultural Relic Protection Units in Yangzhou City