6 Monasteries You Have to See to Believe
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Xuankong Monastery makes an arresting first impression, appearing as a gravity-defying complex suspended from a cliff face overlooking China's Jinxia Gorge. | Together with Masterworks |
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| On closer inspection, visitors will see a series of wooden beams and platforms that anchor the temple pavilions into the rock of Hengshan Mountain, giving the site its "Hanging Temple" nickname. Xuankong has stood here for over 1,500 years and remains a remarkable sight — even more so when you learn that it was the work of a lone, industrious monk in 491 CE. Interestingly, the location isn't the only unusual aspect of this temple — it's also shared between multiple religions. Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism are practiced together in the Sanjiao Hall, whose name translates to "three religions." |
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