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词条 Daci'en Temple
释义

  1. History

  2. Architecture

     Giant Wild Goose Pagoda  Mahavira Hall  Xuanzang Sanzang Hall  Pagodas Forest 

  3. National treasure

  4. References

     Bibliography 
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| name = Daci'en Temple
| native_name = 大慈恩寺
| native_name_lang = zh
| image = DaCiEnSi.jpg
| caption = The Shanmen at Daci'en Temple.
| map_type = China
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| coordinates = {{coord|34.223942|N|108.970523|E|type:landmark_region:China|format=dms|display=title,inline}}
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| religious_affiliation = Buddhism
| deity = East Asian Yogācāra
| leadership =
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| location = Yanta District, Xi'an, Shaanxi
| country = China
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| architecture_style = Chinese architecture
| founded_by = Emperor Gaozong of Tang
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| funded_by = Xuanzang
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| established = 648
| groundbreaking =
| year_completed = 1466 (reconstruction)
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}}{{Distinguish|Daci Temple}}Daci'en Temple ({{zh|c=大慈恩寺|p=Dàcí'ēn Sì}}) is a Buddhist temple located in Yanta District of Xi'an, Shaanxi, China. The temple is the cradle of East Asian Yogācāra in China.{{sfnb|Zhang Yuhuan|2012|p=223}} It is notable for the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda. The pagoda was originally built by an accomplished monk Xuanzang, whose story was widespread in civil socity in many dynasties and the famous legendary story Journey to the West was inspired by his experience.{{sfnb|Zi Yan|2012|p=16–17}} Alongside Daxingshan Temple and Jianfu Temple, it was one of the three sutras translation sites ({{zh|s=三大译经场|t=|labels=no}}) in the Tang dynasty.[1]

History

Located in Jinchangfang ({{zh|s=进昌坊|t=|labels=no}}) of Chang'an (today's Xi'an), the Daci'en Temple was first constructed in 648, in the 22nd year of Zhenguan period of the Tang dynasty (618–907).{{sfnb|Zhang Yuhuan|2012|p=223}} Prince Li Zhi, the later Emperor Gaozong of Tang, issued the decree building the temple in commemoration of his mother Empress Zhangsun. The renowned Buddhist monk Xuanzang was in charge of the temple, where he founded the East Asian Yogācāra in the Tang Empire.{{sfnb|Zi Yan|2012|p=16–17}} During his tenure, he managed the construction of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.[2]

The temple was rebuilt in 1466, in the reign of Chenghua Emperor in the Ming dynasty (1368–1644).

On March 4, 1961, the temple was listed among the first group of the "Major National Historical and Cultural Sites in Shaanxi" by the State Council of China.[3]

In 1983, the temple was authorized as a National Key Buddhist Temple in Han Chinese Area by the State Council of China.

In early 2001, it was categorized as an AAAA level tourist site by the China National Tourism Administration.

On June 22, 2014, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda was added to UNESCO's list of World Cultural Heritage.

Architecture

The complex include the following halls: Shanmen, Mahavira Hall, Hall of Four Heavenly Kings, Bell tower, Drum tower, Buddhist Texts Library, Xuanzang Sanzang Hall, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Pagodas Forest, etc.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda was built by Xuanzang in 652. The {{convert|63.25|m|adj=on}} pagoda has the brick structure with seven stories and four sides of ancient Indian style. It has been renovated and redecorated several times since the Tang dynasty (618–907).{{sfnb|Liang Sicheng|2005|p=122}}{{sfnb|Zhang Yuhuan|2012|p=224–225}}[2]

Mahavira Hall

The Mahavira Hall enshrining statues of Vairocana, Mahavairocana and Sakyamuni. The two disciples' statues are placed in front of the statue of Sakyamuni, the older is called Kassapa Buddha and the middle-aged is called Ananda. The statues of Eighteen Arhats sitting on the seats before both sides of the gable walls.

Xuanzang Sanzang Hall

The Xuanzang Sanzang Hall ({{zh|s=玄奘三藏院|t=|labels=no}}) enshrines the Sarira of Xuanzang and houses a copper statue of Xuanzang. On the walls of the hall painted frescoes depict events from Xuanzang's life.

Pagodas Forest

The temple has a history of almost 1400 years, has nine pagodas, which enshrine the Buddhist relics of successive abbots of Daci'en Temple. Their names and birthdates are carved in their pagoda.

National treasure

The temple houses 20 slices of the palm leaf manuscript, which were brought from ancient India by Xuanzang.

References

1. ^{{cite news|title=Why Modi visited Daxingshan Temple and Ci’en Temple|url=http://m.chinadaily.com.cn/en/2015-05/14/content_20719246.htm|accessdate=26 April 2018|work=Chinadaily|date=14 May 2015}}
2. ^{{cite news|title=Xi'an attractions: Big Wild Goose Pagoda|url=http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/m/expo2011/2011-03/04/content_12245155.htm|accessdate=24 April 2018|work=Chinadaily|date=4 March 2011}}
3. ^{{cite news|author= |url=http://www.sach.gov.cn/art/2014/5/20/art_1644_50353.html|script-title=zh:国务院关于公布第一批全国重点文物保护单位名单的通知|newspaper=sach.gov.cn|date=2010|language=zh}}

Bibliography

  • {{cite book |author=Zi Yan |title=Famous Temples in China |year=2012 |publisher=Huangshan Publishing House |location=Hefei, Anhui |pages=|isbn=978-7-5461-3146-7 |language=en, zh}}
  • {{cite book |language=zh|author=Zhang Yuhuan |script-title=zh:《图解中国佛教建筑》|trans-title=Illustration of Buddhist Architecture in China|year=2012 |publisher=Contemporary China Publishing House |location=Beijing |pages=|isbn=978-7-5154-0118-8|ref=harv|script-chapter=zh:《法相宗祖庭:西安大慈恩寺》|chapter=Cradles of East Asian Yogācāra: Xi'an Daci'en Temple}}
  • {{cite book |language=zh|author=Liang Sicheng |script-title=zh:《中国建筑史》|trans-title=Architecture History in China|script-chapter=zh:《慈恩寺大雁塔》|chapter=Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Ci'en Temple|year=2005 |publisher=Baihua Literature and Art Publishing House |location=Heping District, Tianjin |pages=|isbn=7-5306-4168-9|ref=harv}}
{{National Key Buddhist Temples in Han Chinese Area}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Daci'en Temple}}

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