Lotus Zen Temple

Lotus Zen Temple (formerly known as Lotus Nunnery) is located at the foot of Wolong Mountain in Guanbuqiao Town, Zongyang County, Tongling, Anhui. It was rebuilt during the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty by the monk Xiuchan. It was renovated again in the 10th year of the Shunzhi reign. Legend has it that during the mid-to-late Qing Dynasty, monks and nuns took up residence here, leading to its renaming as Lotus Zen Temple. After the Republican era, numerous eminent monks successively presided over temple affairs, and the temple flourished, attracting a continuous stream of worshippers. The temple was destroyed after the liberation period. In the post-Cultural Revolution era, only one hall remained, covering an area of 100 square meters, and it functioned as a temporarily registered religious site. In 2006, the current president of the Buddhist Association took charge of the temple's affairs. Currently, there is one main hall and 10 side rooms, with a total construction area of 500 square meters. The Mahavira Hall houses more than thirty Buddha statues, and there is also a Maitreya Buddha Hall. In 2013, it was designated as a "Provincial-Level Harmonious Temple and Church."