Located on Taibai Mountain of Yinzhou District, Ningbo, Tiantong Temple is one of the five sacred pilgrimage sites of Chinese Zen Buddhism. It is often referred to as Dongnan Foguo (Southeast China's Buddhist Land).
天童寺位于宁波鄞州区的太白山麓,是佛教禅宗五大名刹之一,号称“东南佛国”。
The temple is located in Tiantong Forest Park amid lush forests and surrounded by numerous famous scenic spots.
寺庙坐落于天童森林公园内。这里林木茂密,名胜众多。
Built around AD 300 and rebuilt after a heavy flood in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the temple covers an area of 58,000 square meters. It consists of several ancient buildings including the Tianwang Dian (Hall of Heavenly King), Fatang (House of Buddhist Texts), and Xianjue Tang (House of Foresight).
Imperial inscriptions and steles by Emperor Shunzhi, Emperor Kangxi and Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty can be found in the temple.
寺内藏有清顺治帝、康熙帝、雍正帝的御书、碑刻。
As a sacred Buddhism site, Tiantong Temple plays an important role in China's cultural exchanges. It is well known in Southeast Asia and occupies a key position in the cultural exchanges along the Maritime Silk Road.