Buddhist Temple Construction in the Liao Dynasty

Timeline

1. 1026Huayan Temple, Datong Prefecture, Western Capital of Liao · DatongDuring Shengzong's reign, Datong in the Western Capital was one of the Liao dynasty's Buddhist centers; Huayan Temple and others continuously expanded halls, cast Buddhist statues, and carved sutras, with Han craftsmen and Khitan nobles jointly donating funds.
2. 1026Zhongjing Dading Prefecture of Liao · Inner MongoliaTemples around Zhongjing and Shangjing continued to be repaired and expanded in Shengzong's late years; Buddhist monastic communities participated in state rituals and prayer activities, and temple economies accumulated wealth through landholdings and donations.