Longcheng Buddhism and Taoism - Changzhou Religion

Exhibited in the Changzhou History and Culture Exhibition Hall, Changzhou Museum, 1288 Longcheng Avenue, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province. Buddhism and Taoism in Changzhou are very developed. Since the Six Dynasties, Buddhism in Changzhou has developed greatly and is closely related to people's daily life. Tianning Temple, which was built in the Tang Dynasty, is tall and majestic, rare in China, and became one of the "Four Great Jungles in the Southeast" in the Qing Dynasty. Tianning Zen Temple is also known as the "First Jungle in the Southeast" because of its "majestic and spectacular temples, tall and solemn Buddha statues, famous monks from all generations, and famous Dharma meetings". Taoism regards Maoshan as a sacred place in Jiangdong, the eighth cave in the top ten caves, and the first blessed place in the 72 blessed places. In particular, Tao Hongjing's creation of the Maoshan Shangqing Taoist group has had a significant impact on the development of Taoism. Ticket Information: Free Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00 (entry stops at 16:00), closed on Mondays Transportation: Take bus B10, B12, B13, 213, or 19, or Metro Line 1 in Changzhou to get there.