- A valuable description of current modernizations in Fengtai District , near the TianNing Pagoda. Includes information on TianNing Temple and its reconstruction and subsequent opening in 2005..
By AsiaNews.it (source- China Daily)
So far the Best Source Book we have encountered on Chinese Pagoda's. Book includes a wide explanation and description of origins of Pagodas, features and architectural styles. Full description of all Pagodas province by province.
A Fun drawn Map for Foreigners depicting Beijing as it was in 1936. Includes TianNing Temple and even historical feautures now sometimes lost. Get a better sense for pre-war (mostly original) Beijing with this
Map.
The authorative chinese book on Buddhism in China by Ling Haicheng. Inclusive historic account of the origins of buddhism, its spread in China and resulting forms of Chinese and Tibetan Buddhism. Lenghty end chapter describing China's active buddhism today.
The other authorative book on Chinese Buddhism by the Buddhist Association of China. Very in-depth introduction to the historic growth of buddhism in Asia, East-Asia and China. Long treatise on Chinese Buddhist Deities, 4 sacred mountains and more, explaining the different styles (forms) of Chinese Buddhism.
Looking up at TianNing Pagoda from it's Base
Beijing Renovating TianNing Temple :
- News bulletin on plans for renovations of TianNing Temple in preparations for the Beijing 2008 Olympics.
By China.org.cn
Beijing Restoring 1500 year old Temple :
- Other News bulletin with more details on plans for renovations of TianNing Temple in preparations for the Beijing 2008 Olympics.
By English People's Daily
Ancient Temple gets Olympic Face-lift :
- Xinhuanet bulletin with historic details on TianNing Temple, and financial details of renovations of TianNing Temple.
By News.Xinhuanet.com
Getting Around - TianNing Temple :
- A desription of possibility of Boat Tour of TianNing Temple and surrounding district with odd details.
MyBeijingChina.com.cn
Sources on Chinese Pagodas in China
The generate method of multi-story Chinese Pagodas :
- A full desription of building methods common to Pagodas throughout centuries and dynasties, explaining multple designs and features.
By GenerativeArt.com
Ancient Pagodas in China :
- A full desription of building methods common to Pagodas and a multitude of famous examples with their feautures on this website dedicated to the Chinese Medicine and Bookshop.
By TCMtreatment.com
TianNing Pagoda site under renovations in November 2003. Seen from South Gate.
