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Built in the 3^rd year (1080 AD) of Emperor Yuanfeng's reign during the Song Dynasty, Puji Temple holds the title of the one of the three biggest temples on Mt. Putuo. The main feature of the temple is the Hall of Yuantong, which houses the sacred status of Avalokitesvara. Since Emperor Ningzong's appointment of Mt. Putuo as a place for Buddhist rites and worship, the temple has drawn many prayers, who migrate every year to pay respects to Avalokitesvara. Puji Temple has an astounding 32 reincarnations of Avalokitesvara, as well as 200 halls, pavilions and rooms, the most notable being Hall of Heavenly King, Hall of Yuantong, Building of Buddhist Scriptures, and Hall of Abbot.

One of the three biggest temples on Mt. Putuo with its location at the south of Baihua Peak, Puji Temple was built in the 3rd year ( 1080 AD) of the reign of Emperor of Yuanfeng of the Song Dynasty. The Hall of Yuantong is the main building in Puji Temple, and also the most important hall for the whole Mt. Putuo, in which there is the statue of Avalokitesvara. Emperor Ningzong of the Song Dynasty appointed Mt.Putuo to be the place for performing Buddhist rites and worshing Bodihisattva Guanyin, i.e., Avalokitesvara. On Febuary 19, June 19, and Semtemper 19 ( the above are said to be the dates for Avalokitesvara to be born, become a Buddha, and leave the family) every year, thousands of people come to Mt. Putuo fram afar to worship and pray Avalokitesvara. On both sides of the hall there are 32 reincarnations of Avalokitesvara, as legend has it that Avalokitesvara was infinitely powerful that she would grant whatever is requested. There are altogether over 200 halls, pavilions and rooms including Hall of Heavenly King, Hall of Yuantong, Building of Buddhist Scriptures, Hall of Abbot, etc.The existant main halls were built in the 9th year (1731 AD) of the reign of Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty.

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