Jinfeng Temple and Murals

Jinfeng Temple and Murals

Jinfeng Temple and Murals are listed as a cultural relic protection unit of Sichuan Province.

Due to historical changes and damage, Jinfeng Temple in Naxi District was revived in 1978 when the religious policies of the Communist Party of China were formally implemented during the new era of reform and opening up, bringing back the temple’s Buddhist light.

On April 4, 1997, Luzhongna District Government Office Document No. (1997) 38, "Luzhongna District Government Study Session", principally decided to open three temples to religious activities: Jinfeng Mountain Temple in Mianhuapo Township, known for better conditions; Puzhaoshan Temple in Dagu Town; and Tianxian Cave Temple in Ledeng Township.

Historical Background

Jinfeng Temple in Naxi District, Luzhou City, was built during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. It is a municipal and district-level cultural relic protection unit. The temple is located in Jinfeng Village, Mianhuapo Town, Naxi District, situated along the road between Naxi and Baijie, which ensures convenient vehicle access. Nestled amidst clear mountains, beautiful waters, and lush surroundings of cypress and bamboo, the temple covers a total area of 4,135 square meters. As one of the largest temples in Naxi, it has been recognized as an advanced temple at both municipal and district levels over the years, serving as an ideal place for monks and lay practitioners to cultivate their spirituality.

In order to further promote ancient artistic and cultural traditions and to more firmly protect and preserve ancient cultural relics, the Luzhou Municipal People’s Government announced in December 1989 that Jinfeng Temple was a key cultural relic protection unit of Luzhou City. The temple features lotus-patterned beams, ancient stone pillars, and murals created by renowned historical figures inside Jinfeng Mountain Temple. In June 1992, lay practitioners Zhang Zeying and Liu Jinbi, among others, contributed funds to sculpt statues of Guanyin, Samantabhadra, Manjushri, and Maitreya, gradually restoring the temple’s incense offerings to prosperity.

On July 30, 1998, Document No. [1998]1 from Luzhongna Prefecture Religion [Luzhongna Fu Zong Fa], the administrative committee of Jinfeng Mountain Temple was formed with five members: Shi Zongdu, Zhou Guoqun, Liu Mouwei, Wang Xiufeng, and Ye Huaying. Under the leadership of the committee, all believers united and actively donated funds. Construction of the Guanyin Hall and statues began in 1997 at a cost of 151,000 yuan, and the kitchen was built at 109,379 yuan. In 1998, a one-story residential building for lay practitioners was constructed at a cost of 239,300 yuan. In 1999, the thousand-armed Guanyin statue in the Guanyin Hall was consecrated, drawing great attention, flourishing incense offerings, and attracting over a thousand worshippers.

Under the care of party organizations at all levels and the guidance of superiors, the administrative committee of Jinfeng Mountain Temple steadfastly upheld and implemented the Scientific Outlook on Development, efficiently strengthening temple construction, and rigorously enhancing the ideological and disciplinary development of monks, lay practitioners, and committee members. They remained committed to completing all tasks assigned by higher authorities, making significant contributions toward temple development and the promotion of harmony between humans and nature.

Protection Boundary: A 5-meter buffer extending beyond the temple’s occupied area.

Construction Control Zone: A 5-meter buffer extending beyond the protection boundary.

Further Reading:

· Eighth Batch of Sichuan Provincial Cultural Relic Protection Units