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East Grove Temple

Built in AD 386 by a monk named Hui Yuan during the Jin Dynasty, This temple is located in the western area of Lushan. As an abbot in East Grove Temple for 36 years, he had a following of 1000 Shamen (or Buddhist monks). He led 123 learned monks and his favorite disciples to form [...]

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Chinese Temple

Chinese temple usually has a featured roof. It is usually green or yellow and is decorated with figures of divinities and lucky symbols such as dragons and carp. Stone lions often guard the entrance to the temple. Inside is a small courtyard with a large censer where incense and paper offerings are burnt. Beyond is [...]

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