Shisheng Temple was established in 1636. It was built under the order of Qing Taizong Huangtaiji, thus is called Imperial Temple. It is the earliest and the biggest Tibet Buddhism temple. The temple sits in the north and faces the south. There are Tianwang Palace, Daxiong Palace, Mahagela Buddhism Building, Tower Court, Bell and Drum Building, Stele Building, Official House and so on in it, among which Mahagela Buddha Building has ever had Mahagela Golden Buddha oblated in it. In 1946, the golden Buddha was stolen and has found by now, which become an important historical case. Tolling Bell Imperial Temple was one of the Eight Sights of the old Shenyang. |