Mingjiao Temple, originally known as Jiao Nu Tai, is located next to the Xiaoyaojin Park in Hefei City, Anhui Province, China. It was also known as the Iron Buddha Temple, Mingjiao Terrace, and Cao Cao’s Command Platform. The temple was first built during the Southern Dynasty of the Liang, but by the end of the Sui Dynasty, it had fallen into disrepair. Between 766 and 779 AD, an iron Buddha statue was discovered among the ruins, and with the approval of the imperial court, the temple was rebuilt and renamed ‘Mingjiao Institute’. It was later renamed ‘Mingjiao Temple’ during the Ming Dynasty and has undergone several periods of rise and fall. In 1853, the temple was destroyed by war again. It was reconstructed during the Guangxu period. In the winter of 1937, some of the temple buildings were bombed by Japanese aircraft. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the government allocated funds for multiple repairs. In 1983, the temple was designated as a national key temple in the Han ethnic regions. Mingjiao Temple has a long history and its architecture is majestic. During the Qing Dynasty, it was considered the premier temple in Hefei City. The existing buildings include the mountain gate, Mahavira Hall, Ksitigarbha Hall, guest hall, and dormitories. Additionally, the ‘Gui Xi Tomb’ located to the west of the Ting Song Pavilion is named after a mythical turtle and rooster buried there. The temple is open all year round from 07:30 to 16:30, with specific business hours subject to the daily opening status.
Mingjiao Temple
Mingjiao Temple, originally known as Jiao Nu Tai, is located next to the Xiaoyaojin Park in Hefei City, Anhui Province, […]
