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Baoguang Temple
Baoguang ('Divine Light') Temple, located in Xindu County,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], is 18 kilometers (11 miles) away from Chengdu City. The temple acquired its name from the emperor Xizong of Tang Dynasty (618-907) when he saw the divine light coming form the bottom part of the temple [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] one night. Legend also tells how monks at the temple found 13 Shelizi (Buddhist relics), crystal and bright. Today, its storied history, splendid architecture, majestic sculptures, peaceful environment and plenty of guest services, have made Baoguang Temple a popular destination for travelers from China and abroad.
Baoguang Temple was built in a large scale. More than 400 huge pillars form a distributive structure of one tower, five halls and sixteen courtyards. Baoguang Temple, Zhaojue Temple on north suburb, and Caotang Temple on southwest suburb are the three biggest temples of Chengdu City.Cangjinglou Hall is recognized as the biggest and one of the most outstanding halls of Baoguamg Temple, many kinds of Buddhism lections were collected here. Arhat Hall, another [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] attraction of Baoguang Temple, covers an area of 1,600 square meters (17,223 square feet). The hall houses 577 kinds of sculptures built over the course of 9 years by the famous engraver of Sichuan Province, Li Guangxiu, and his disciples. Each statue in Arhat Hall has a unique posture and expression. These sculptures, not found anywhere else in China, have become great treasures of Baoguang Temple.
In addition to the historic relics and sculptures, there are many State treasures including 'Running Horses', drawn by Xu Beihong, a famous Chinese artist. Other cultural relics preserved in the temple include Shelizi (Buddhist relics) of Baoguang Temple; bronze [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] Ding (an ancient cooking vessel), and other precious paintings by well-known artists.
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