Jinguang Zen Temple is situated atop Jingtai Mountain in Jiaocheng District, Ningde, facing the sea with a commanding geographic location. The temple, originally established in the early Tang Dynasty, boasts a history of 1,368 years. During the Tang Dynasty’s zenith, it housed over 140 monks. However, six hundred years ago, it was destroyed by war. Despite subsequent repairs, the temple suffered from repeated upheavals and turmoil, leaving only ruins as the halls and structures collapsed into oblivion.
In 2005, through collective efforts and support from all sectors, under the leadership of the abbot and with generous contributions from devoted Buddhist followers, the dining hall and dormitory, passageways, mountain gate, and stupa were successively completed. After 2010, the Hall of Avalokitesvara (Yuantong Baodian) was newly constructed, followed by the expansion and renovation of the Grand Hall of the Great Sage (Daxiong Baodian).
