CIIC:Today's featured article/June 28, 2010

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Tianning Temple, Beijing

Tianning (Heavenly Peace) Temple is one of the "high-rises" of the ancient capital and a valuable memento of the Liao Dynasty. It was first built in the Northern Wei Dynasty (471-476) and named Bright Woods Temple (Guanglinsi). In history, its name has been changed several times, such as Expanding Cause Temple (Hongyesi), Heavenly King Temple (Tianwangsi), and Great Peace Buddhist Temple (Dawan'an Chansi). It got its present name in 1435. (More...)