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The '''Beisi Pagoda''' ({{zh|c=北寺塔|p=Běisì Tǎ|w='''Peiszu T'a'''}}; [[Suzhou dialect|Suzhou Wu]]: Poh zy thaeh, {{IPA-wuu|poʔ zz̩ tʰɑʔ}}) or '''North Temple Pagoda''' is a [[Chinese pagoda]] located at Bao'en Temple in [[Suzhou]], [[Jiangsu]] Province, [[China]]. The base of the pagoda has an [[octagon]]al frame, and the tower rises nine stories in a total height of 76 m (249 ft). The pagoda was once eleven stories tall, but was damaged and reduced to nine stories. Its double eaves and flying corners are similar to that of the [[Liuhe Pagoda]] found in [[Hangzhou]]. Its base and outside walls are made of brick, the [[balustrade]]s made of stone, and the eaves and banisters encircling the structure are made of wood. |
The '''Beisi Pagoda''' ({{zh|c=北寺塔|p=Běisì Tǎ|w='''Peiszu T'a'''}}; [[Suzhou dialect|Suzhou Wu]]: Poh zy thaeh, {{IPA-wuu|poʔ zz̩ tʰɑʔ}}) or '''North Temple Pagoda''' is a [[Chinese pagoda]] located at Bao'en Temple in [[Suzhou]], [[Jiangsu]] Province, [[China]]. The base of the pagoda has an [[octagon]]al frame, and the tower rises nine stories in a total height of 76 m (249 ft). The pagoda was once eleven stories tall, but was damaged and reduced to nine stories. Its double eaves and flying corners are similar to that of the [[Liuhe Pagoda]] found in [[Hangzhou]]. Its base and outside walls are made of brick, the [[balustrade]]s made of stone, and the eaves and banisters encircling the structure are made of wood. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Although the present structure dates to the [[Ming dynasty]] (1368–1644) (with [[renovation]]s in following eras), the historical site of construction for the [[pagoda]] dates back 1,700 years. A [[Buddhist]] pagoda built during the reign of [[Sun Quan]] in the 3rd century originally stood at the site (in honor of his [[wet nurse]]), along with another pagoda built during the [[Liang dynasty]] (502-557). The current design of the pagoda structure was made between the years 1131 and 1162, during the [[Song dynasty]] (960-1279). Patronage and construction for the Song era pagoda was headed by the Buddhist [[monk]] Dayuan. However, the pagoda was burnt down by fire towards the end of the Song dynasty and rebuilt during the |
Although the present structure dates to the [[Ming dynasty]] (1368–1644) (with [[renovation]]s in following eras), the historical site of construction for the [[pagoda]] dates back 1,700 years. A [[Buddhist]] pagoda built during the reign of [[Sun Quan]] in the 3rd century originally stood at the site (in honor of his [[wet nurse]]), along with another pagoda built during the [[Liang dynasty]] (502-557). The current design of the pagoda structure was made between the years 1131 and 1162, during the [[Song dynasty]] (960-1279). Patronage and construction for the Song era pagoda was headed by the Buddhist [[monk]] Dayuan. However, the pagoda was burnt down by fire towards the end of the Song dynasty and rebuilt during the Ming. |
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During the modern repairs of the pagoda in 1960 and 1975, Chinese artifacts were found within the [[steeple (architecture)|steeple]], including a [[copper]] [[turtle]] and statues of the [[Gautama Buddha|Buddha]]. The latest restoration of the pagoda was in 2006. |
During the modern repairs of the pagoda in 1960 and 1975, Chinese artifacts were found within the [[steeple (architecture)|steeple]], including a [[copper]] [[turtle]] and statues of the [[Gautama Buddha|Buddha]]. The latest restoration of the pagoda was in 2006. |
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*[[Architecture of the Song dynasty]] |
*[[Architecture of the Song dynasty]] |
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*[[Chinese architecture]] |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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{{Commons category|Pagoda of Bao'en Temple (Suzhou)}} |
{{Commons category|Pagoda of Bao'en Temple (Suzhou)}} |
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*[http://www.china.org.cn/english/TR-e/43399.htm Bao'en Temple Pagoda in Suzhou] |
*[http://www.china.org.cn/english/TR-e/43399.htm Bao'en Temple Pagoda in Suzhou] |
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*[http://www.chinats.com/suzhou/suzhou1692.htm The North Temple Pagoda] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070928040315/http://www.chinats.com/suzhou/suzhou1692.htm The North Temple Pagoda] |
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*[http://www.suzhou.gov.cn/English/Travel/20.shtml The North Temple Pagoda at suzhou.gov.cn] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070927062156/http://www.suzhou.gov.cn/English/Travel/20.shtml The North Temple Pagoda at suzhou.gov.cn] |
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Latest revision as of 23:11, 9 December 2023
The Beisi Pagoda (Chinese: 北寺塔; pinyin: Běisì Tǎ; Wade–Giles: Peiszu T'a; Suzhou Wu: Poh zy thaeh, Wu Chinese pronunciation: [poʔ zz̩ tʰɑʔ]) or North Temple Pagoda is a Chinese pagoda located at Bao'en Temple in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. The base of the pagoda has an octagonal frame, and the tower rises nine stories in a total height of 76 m (249 ft). The pagoda was once eleven stories tall, but was damaged and reduced to nine stories. Its double eaves and flying corners are similar to that of the Liuhe Pagoda found in Hangzhou. Its base and outside walls are made of brick, the balustrades made of stone, and the eaves and banisters encircling the structure are made of wood.
History
[edit]Although the present structure dates to the Ming dynasty (1368–1644) (with renovations in following eras), the historical site of construction for the pagoda dates back 1,700 years. A Buddhist pagoda built during the reign of Sun Quan in the 3rd century originally stood at the site (in honor of his wet nurse), along with another pagoda built during the Liang dynasty (502-557). The current design of the pagoda structure was made between the years 1131 and 1162, during the Song dynasty (960-1279). Patronage and construction for the Song era pagoda was headed by the Buddhist monk Dayuan. However, the pagoda was burnt down by fire towards the end of the Song dynasty and rebuilt during the Ming.
During the modern repairs of the pagoda in 1960 and 1975, Chinese artifacts were found within the steeple, including a copper turtle and statues of the Buddha. The latest restoration of the pagoda was in 2006.
See also
[edit]- Architecture of the Song dynasty
- Chinese architecture
- List of tallest structures built before the 20th century
External links
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