Temple of universal benevolence

Puren temple in Chengde

synonym

Pu Rensi generally refers to Chengde Pu Rensi

Chengde Puren temple, also known as the front temple, is located on the East Bank of Wulie River in the east of Chengde street. The scenery is beautiful.

historical background

In 1713, in order to celebrate Emperor Kangxi's 60th birthday, Mongolian princes wrote "please play" to build a temple outside Chengde summer resort to celebrate his 60th birthday. Emperor Kangxi was glad to "grant" and built two temples, namely, Puren temple and Pushan temple. Pushan temple had long been abandoned, and it became the only temple in Kangxi period. Pu Tongpu, universal, broad meaning, the emperor's deep benevolence, universal meaning.

Layout structure

The architectural form of Puren temple is the "Jialan Qitang" type of Han temple, surrounded by a retaining ring. There are three main halls on the main axis of the Mountain Gate: Tianwang hall, Ciyun Puyin hall and baoxiangchang new hall. There are six Buddha statues in the temple: Maitreya Buddha, Wei Tuo Tianjiang and four heavenly kings. Ciyun Puyin hall, single eaves rest peak, painted with gold, carved beams and painted buildings, dazzling. Inside the hall are the past Buddha, the present Buddha, the Sakyamuni Buddha and the future Buddha Maitreya Buddha.

Buddhist statues in the temple

On both sides of Sakyamuni are his two disciples, Kaya and Ananda. Eighteen Arhats with different postures were offered on the eastern and Western altars. There are six words of Tantric school on the ceiling. Baoxiangchang new hall, single eaves hard mountain cloth tile top, eaves painted with gold. There are nine Buddha of infinite longevity.

Address: Pule Road, Shuangqiao District, Chengde City, Hebei Province

Longitude: 117.95670512302

Latitude: 40.992191583728

Tel: 0314-2057906