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Shentong Temple is located at the foot of Qinglong Mountain in Liubu, Licheng County, Jinan, Shandong Province. It is a famous ancient temple and the birthplace of Shandong Buddhism. Originally named Langgong Temple, it was built around the beginning of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, the first year of the reign of Emperor Qin (AD 351). The founder was Zen Master Langgong. This book is divided into nine volumes, including scenery, founding of mountains, propagation of Buddhism, rise and fall, temple restoration, eminent monks of temples, spiritual relics of ancient temples, French garlands, legends and epigraphic documents. By compiling temple chronicles, we can not only comprehensively and systematically understand the history of the temple and its changes and development, inherit and carry forward the fine traditions of the temple, but also help more people correctly understand Buddhism, promote Buddhism, and promote cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries.