Baofeng Chan Temple & Mazu Pagoda
宝峰禅寺·马祖塔亭
A famous Chan Buddhist temple founded during the Tang dynasty. It is home to the stupa of Mazu Daoyi, the Eighth Patriarch of Chan, and is one of the largest Chan temples in Jiangxi.
Baofeng Chan Temple lies at the foot of Baozhu Peak in Baofeng Town, Jingan County. It was founded in 749 during the Tang dynasty and took its name from the “Baofeng” plaque bestowed by Emperor Xuanzong of Tang. In 788, Mazu Daoyi came here with his disciples. After his death, a stupa was built to enshrine him. The Mazu Pagoda pavilion behind the temple is a national key cultural heritage site, and Baofeng is therefore regarded as one of the ancestral temples of the Chan “Mazu Daoyi” tradition. After modern reconstruction, the temple covers a large area, with halls built into the hillside, along with a meditation hall, a Dharma hall, and a pond for releasing living creatures. Admission to the temple is free. Dress modestly and keep quiet. The temple is about 22 km from the county seat and can be visited on the same day as Guanyin Rock.
Opening hours
About 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Huxiao Gorge Rafting
- Kuang Zhong Garden & Jiuling Forest Hot Spring
- Guanyin Rock Scenic Area
- Lizhou'ao Eastern Zhou Tomb
- Zhongbu Dream City
- Sanzhaolun National Forest Park & Luojiaping
- Baishuidong Scenic Area
- Hengmao Yuquangu Hot Spring