Luohan Temple (Chongqing)
Luohan Temple () is a Buddhist temple located in Yuzhong District, Chongqing. It is the site of the Buddhist Association of Chongqing. The temple was used for Ning Hao's black comedy film Crazy Stone. History Song dynasty This temple was built by a prominent monk Zuyue () in the Zhiping period (1064–1067) of the Song dynasty (960–1276). At that time it initially called "Zhiping Temple", which was named after the reign title of "Zhiping". Ming dynasty In the Xuande period (1426–1435) of the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), monk Xi'an () erected the dwellings, wing-rooms, and reception rooms. Qing dynasty In 1666, in the 5th year of Kangxi period in the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), governor-general Li Guoying () renovated the temple. Then the temple was refurbished in 1753 during the reign of Qianlong Emperor. In 1885 in the Guangxu era, abbot Longfa () supervised the construction of 500 statues of Arhat, the temple was renowned "Luohan Temple". Republic of China After the founding of the Republic of China in 1912, Shi Haiqing () added the Dharma Hall, Ordination Hall, Meditation Hall in the temple. The temple was burned out in one of the numerous air raids that targeted Chongqing during the Second