Fenyang Prajna Temple

Fenyang Prajna Temple

Fenyang Prajna Temple is a cultural tourism attraction.

Fenyang Prajna Temple, located in Donglongguan Village, Yangcheng Township, Fenyang City, Lüliang, Shanxi Province, was first built during the Tang Dynasty, underwent major renovations during the Yuandade era of the Yuan Dynasty, and was reconstructed again in 1672 during the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty. The temple is situated on the north side of the west gate of the village and is shaped like a trowel. On the south side of the road outside the temple gate stands a screen wall inlaid with nine glazed colored dragons, which are vivid in form and spirit and varied in posture. The temple gate, built with blue bricks in an arched cave style, is topped with glazed tiles. Walking 80 meters forward along the narrow brick path and ascending the steps leads to the gate hall, a structure made of brick and wood, with deity statues on both sides inside. Entering the main courtyard, which has a floor paved with blue bricks, open and elegantly simple, there are five cave-like rooms on each of the east, west, and south sides. The north side features the main hall, which is about one meter higher than the rest of the courtyard. The grand hall is majestic and imposing, housing three large Buddha statues and numerous smaller ones, all with lively postures and shining brilliantly. The temple’s screen wall, gate, and gate hall were demolished in 1958, but the main hall has been preserved to this day.