Qingliangshan Park
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Qingliangshan Park ({{zh|c=(清凉山公园|l=cooling hill}}), is a {{convert|73|ha}} park located in the Gulou District, Nanjing, China. It sits on Qingliang Hill, which is more than {{convert|100|m|ft}} high and {{convert|4|km|mile}} in radius.
History
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Chinese Zen Master Fayan Wenyi (885–958), and founder of the Fayan school,{{cite web|url=http://www.mzb.com.cn/html/report/184602-1.htm |script-title=zh:"一切现成"法眼宗|date=March 1, 2011|access-date=August 9, 2012|language=zh}} taught at the Qingliang Temple.Andy Ferguson. [https://books.google.com/books?id=QPn_8kKS3SAC&pg=PA442 Zen's Chinese Heritage: The Masters and Their Teachings]. Wisdom Publications Inc; 22 February 2011. {{ISBN|978-0-86171-617-3}}. p. 442. Juefan Huihong, also known as Qingliang (died 1128 AD), a great and well-known Zen Buddhist teacher in China, came to live at the Qingliang Temple.Andy Ferguson. [https://books.google.com/books?id=QPn_8kKS3SAC&pg=PA442 Zen's Chinese Heritage: The Masters and Their Teachings]. Wisdom Publications Inc; 22 February 2011. {{ISBN|978-0-86171-617-3}}. pp. 441–443. Tiantong Rujing (1163–1228), a noted Zen master, was an abbot at the temple.Andy Ferguson. [https://books.google.com/books?id=QPn_8kKS3SAC&pg=PA442 Zen's Chinese Heritage: The Masters and Their Teachings]. Wisdom Publications Inc; 22 February 2011. {{ISBN|978-0-86171-617-3}}. pp. 492–493.
During the Nan Tang dynasty, the area was an imperial summer resort. About 1500 AD, it was the Chongzheng Shuyuan academy. About that time temple was built for a Buddhist monastery name Qingliang Si was established for which the park is best known.
Description
With many trees, it is sometimes called an "urban forest". The entrance of the park has three arch gates; The words “Qingliangshan” on the middle gate were written by Gong Xian. The main attractions are Qing Liang Temple, Chong Zheng College, and the Cui Wei Park.
The City of Nanjing has identified it as one of the top five parks in the city. Others are Mochou Lake Park, Xuanwu Lake, Wuchaomen Park and China Gate Castle Park.[http://www.cityofnanjing.com/article/nanjings-best-parks/ Nanjing's Best Parks: Qingliangshan Park.] City of Nanjing. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
Transportation
The park is accessible within walking distance north west of Hanzhongmen Station of Nanjing Metro.
See also
- Stone City, adjacent to Qingliangshan Park
References
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