Shishuang Temple
石霜寺
An ancient Chan Buddhist temple founded in the Tang dynasty and the origin of the Yangqi lineage of the Linji school. Visitors can see a thousand-year-old cypress and the Ten Thousand Buddhas Pagoda.
Shishuang Temple lies at the foot of Shishuang Mountain in Jingang Town, Liuyang. Founded in the Tang dynasty, it became an important Chan Buddhist center and is linked to the transmission of the Yangqi branch of the Linji school. Historically it had influence in Buddhist circles in Japan and Southeast Asia. The temple is built into the mountain, with a mountain gate, a Great Hall, the Ten Thousand Buddhas Pagoda and a thousand-year-old cypress, and the setting is serene. Entry is free, but dress appropriately. It lies about 30 km from Liuyang's urban center and can be combined with Dayao Fireworks Town.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00-17:30