Notice that Suzhou Hanshan Temple will be closed starting from February 14 due to the epidemic

Recently, the epidemic has been seriously affected in some areas of Suzhou. In order to further improve the epidemic prevention and control work in Buddhist activity venues, Suzhou Hanshan Temple will cease to be open to the public from February 14, and the reopening time will be notified later. Let’s learn more about it below.

Notice of Suzhou Hanshan Temple on the Suspension of Opening to the Public

Dear believers and tourists:

In view of the severe and complex situation facing the current epidemic prevention and control, in order to further strengthen the In order to effectively prevent and control the epidemic in Buddhist activity venues and effectively protect the health and life safety of the people, it has been decided after research that the opening to the public and any collective religious activities will be suspended from February 14. The specific opening time will be notified separately.

Please pay attention to the information announcements issued by the national authoritative departments in a timely manner to avoid spreading rumors, not believing them, and not spreading them. Do a good job in your own disease prevention and avoid entering public places with a large flow of people; comply with the relevant recommendations of the health department and maintain personal and family hygiene; if symptoms such as cough and fever occur, please go to the hospital in time; if you find suspected cases Patients, please report to the local religious department and Buddhist Association duty room.

During the "double suspension" period, we hope to gain the understanding, cooperation and support of the broad masses of honest people and pass the news on to each other. Protect yourself, cooperate with epidemic management, and do not go out or gather unless necessary. Pray for the country and the people and eliminate the epidemic as soon as possible!

If you have any questions, please contact guestrooms.

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Suzhou Hanshan Temple

February 14, 2022

Han Introduction to the Mountain Temple

Hanshan Temple is located in Gusu District, Suzhou. It was established in the Southern Dynasties (502-519 AD) during the reign of Liang Xiaotian Jian. The original name is "Miaoliping Pagoda". Hanshan Temple covers an area of ??about 13,000 square meters, with a construction area of ??more than 3,400 square meters.

Hanshan Temple belongs to the Linji sect of Zen Buddhism. During the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty, two famous monks at that time, Hanshan and Xiqian, founded Hanshan Temple. Hanshan Temple was destroyed by fire five times (once said it was seven times) in more than 1,000 years, and was last rebuilt during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty. Hanshan Temple was once one of the top ten famous temples in China. There are many historical relics in the temple, including Zhang Shishi's stone carvings, stone statues found in Hanshan, and fragments of Wen Zhengming and Tang Yin's inscriptions.

Most of the main halls of Hanshan Temple are Qing Dynasty buildings, including the Mahatma Hall, Sutra Library, Bell Tower, Stele Gallery, Fengjiang Tower, Shuangzhong Pavilion, etc. The architectural layout of Hanshan Temple does not have a strict central axis. The ancient stone arch bridge in front of the gate of Hanshan Temple is Jiangcun Bridge, and the pile of yellow walls between the bridge and the gate is called Zhaobi.

There are two long stone sculptures embedded on both sides of the flower bed on the left side of the main garden of Hanshan Temple. One of them is the "Hanji" carved during the Chongzuo period of the Ming Dynasty; in the late Qing Dynasty, Jiangsu Governor Cheng Dequan inscribed "Miao Li Zongfeng" . After leaving the Main Hall, on the left is the Puming Pagoda connected to the abbot's room, and on the right is the bell tower famous for listening to the midnight bell. The two-story building in front is a sutra pagoda.