CIIC:Today's featured article/March 18, 2018

Situated south of Jiaozi Alley outside Xuanwumen, Fayuan Temple (Temple of the Source of Dharma) is the oldest ancient Buddhist temple in Beijing. It also houses the China Buddhist Association, the China Buddhism Institution and the China Buddhism Library and Relic Center, thus serving as an important venue for nurturing young monks and Buddhist research. Fayuan Temple spreads over an area of 6700 sq.m, consisting of 13 halls carefully spread out over a huge compound. The present temple buildings were constructed in the Qing Dynasty in 1734. (Fayuan Temple|More...]])