Lingyanshan Temple
| 霊巌山寺 | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Sect | Pure Land Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | Wuzhong District, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China |
  Shown within Jiangsu | |
| Geographic coordinates | 31°15′51″N 120°29′50″E / 31.26416°N 120.49726°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Chinese architecture |
| Founder | Lu Wan |
| Date established | Eastern Jin (317–420) |
Lingyanshan Temple (simplified Chinese: 灵岩山寺; traditional Chinese: 靈岩山寺; pinyin: Línyànshán sì; lit. 'Lingyan Hill Temple') is a prominent Buddhist temple with a 1600-year history in Suzhou, was the palace for Xishi in BC494 located at the peak of Lingyan Hill.[1]
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