Bore (Prajna) Temple
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Changchun's most popular Buddhist temple, founded in the 1920s by the modern monk Master Tanxu; a Han Chinese temple with yellow walls and red pillars in the middle of the bustling city.
Bore Temple was founded in the 1920s by the modern eminent monk Master Tanxu and later relocated to its present site. It is the largest and most popular Han Chinese Buddhist temple in Changchun and the seat of the Jilin Buddhist Association. The temple faces south, and its central axis includes the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Mahavira Hall and the Sutra Library. Its buildings follow traditional temple forms, and the courtyard, with its ancient trees and bell and drum towers, is tranquil. Located in the city center, it is not far from People's Square and the Changchun Confucius Temple and is easy to reach. Entry is generally free; please observe Buddhist etiquette and do not take photos inside the halls.
Opening hours
About 07:00–16:30
Nearby sights
- People's Square (Changchun)
- Changchun Zoological and Botanical Park
- Culture Square & Geology Palace
- Xinmin Avenue & Eight Ministries of Manchukuo
- Changchun Confucius Temple
- Guangfu Road Morning Market
- Guilin Road Food Street
- Museum of the Imperial Palace of Manchukuo