Jindeng Temple
| Jindeng Temple | |
|---|---|
金灯寺 | |
A censer at the temple. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Deity | Chan Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | Xingcheng Town, Changzhi, Shanxi |
| Country | China |
Shown within Shanxi | |
| Coordinates | 36°01′46″N 113°41′18″E / 36.029341°N 113.688228°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Chinese architecture |
| Founder | Chan master Yu (芋禅师) |
| Established | Northern Qi (550–577) |
Jindeng Temple (simplified Chinese: 金灯寺; traditional Chinese: 金燈寺; pinyin: Jīndēng Sì; lit. 'Golden Light Temple') is a Buddhist temple located in Xingcheng Town of Changzhi, Shanxi, China. It was built in the steep precipices and cliffs in Beiquan Village, 65-kilometre (40 mi) to the northeast of Pingshun County. The temple is renowned for its grottoes, rock and statues of Buddha.