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Brief introduction and detailed information of Lingyin Temple

Lingyin Temple, located in Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China, is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in southern China and one of the important cradles of Zen Buddhism. It was built in the Xianhe period of the Eastern Jin Dynasty and has a history of nearly 1800 years. It is one of the ancestral halls of Lin Jizong.

Lingyin Temple has a unique architectural style, which combines the characteristics of Jiangnan gardens and Buddhist temples and shows the exquisite skills of ancient architecture in China. There are many cultural relics with historical, cultural and artistic values in the temple, which is an important carrier of China culture.

Lingyin Temple is also one of the cradles of Zen, and places such as meditation hall and meditation room are important places for meditation and experience of Zen culture. When practicing in Lingyin Temple, you can experience the practice method and cultural connotation of Zen, and understand the wisdom and philosophy of life of Zen.