Lingji Temple and the Round Carved Stone Buddha

　　The ruins of Lingji Temple are located on a mid-slope platform on the northern side of Shiyin Ridge in Dayuan Village, Tangbu Town (formerly Chishui Township). From April to May 2000, the Guangxi Museum conducted rescue excavations at the Lingji Temple site. Through preliminary sorting of artifacts and review of relevant literature, it was confirmed that the round carved stone Buddha statues unearthed from the Lingji Temple ruins were proportionally harmonious, with full and rounded facial features, smooth lines, and excellent form and spirit. These reflect the high aesthetic taste and exquisite carving artistry of the ancient people who built Lingji Temple, suggesting they date back to the Tang and Song dynasties. This indicates that Buddhism once flourished in the area, and this Lingji Temple is an extremely rare find in Guangxi.