Puming Temple
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Puming Temple (Chinese: 普明寺; pinyin: Pǔmíng Sì) is a Buddhist temple with a rich history dating back to the Southern and Northern Dynasties period in China. The temple has been known by various names throughout its history and has locations in different parts of China.
The earliest known Puming Temple was established during the Liang Dynasty.[1] Originally called "Miaoli Puming Temple," it was later renamed Hanshan Temple, located in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province.[1] This temple gained fame due to a poem by Tang Dynasty poet Zhang Ji, which described its midnight bell tolls. Another Puming Temple, located in Yushan County, Jiangxi Province, was established between 668 and 670 during the Tang Dynasty. This temple was converted from the private residence of painter and official Yan Liben.