Shifang Pujue Temple
by Fan Zhibin
About This Novel
Shifang Pujue Temple is located at the foot of Shou'an Mountain in Haidian, Beijing. It was named after Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty. The temple was first built in the early years of Zhenguan in the Tang Dynasty. There is a sandalwood reclining Buddha in the temple. During the Yingzong reign of the Yuan Dynasty, a bronze reclining Buddha of 500,000 kilograms was cast and enshrined in the temple. It is commonly known as the Reclining Buddha Temple among the people. Shifang Puchue Temple is one of the oldest temples in Beijing. Since the Yuan Dynasty, it has been a royal temple. It has a large scale, high level, numerous scriptures and unique scenery. It is quite famous among the temples in the capital. In the Qing Dynasty, during the reigns of Yongzheng and Qianlong, it was expanded and the emperor's palace was built. It is now a national key cultural relic protection unit.
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