Xīnxīng

Xinxing is the birthplace of Huineng, revered as the Sixth Patriarch of Chan Buddhism. At Longshan, Guo'en Temple is associated with his final years and death in 713. His teachings and the stories told about him spread far beyond his native district. The temple was repaired in 1408 under the Ming, but later fell into decline. A major rebuilding began in 1448, providing halls for Buddhist worship and the patriarch, with quarters for monks at either side. The work helped revive a religious centre closely tied to the memory of Huineng.