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... temple , is noted for its Pei - lin , an important collection of inscribed stelae and Buddhist sculpture . Sites of interest include the Hsiao - yen t'a ( Little Wild Goose Pagoda ) , Ta - yen t'a ( Big Wild Goose Pagoda ; 148 feet [ 45 ...
... temple , is noted for its Pei - lin , an important collection of inscribed stelae and Buddhist sculpture . Sites of interest include the Hsiao - yen t'a ( Little Wild Goose Pagoda ) , Ta - yen t'a ( Big Wild Goose Pagoda ; 148 feet [ 45 ...
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... temple name of Chu Yüan - chang , born 1328 , reigned 1368-98 ; era name Hung - wu . 2. Hui Ti , temple name of Chu Yün - wen , grandson of T'ai Tsu ; b . 1377 , r . 1398-1402 ; era name Chien - wen . 3. Ch'eng Tsu , temple name of Chu ...
... temple name of Chu Yüan - chang , born 1328 , reigned 1368-98 ; era name Hung - wu . 2. Hui Ti , temple name of Chu Yün - wen , grandson of T'ai Tsu ; b . 1377 , r . 1398-1402 ; era name Chien - wen . 3. Ch'eng Tsu , temple name of Chu ...
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... temples as they felt the need . At least once a year the temple festival , held on the birthday of the god , would draw large crowds . The image of the chief deity , flanked by two attendants , sat behind the altar , which was furnished ...
... temples as they felt the need . At least once a year the temple festival , held on the birthday of the god , would draw large crowds . The image of the chief deity , flanked by two attendants , sat behind the altar , which was furnished ...
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