Xiyuan Temple established its position as a branch of the Vinaya Sect during the end of the Ming Dynasty and the beginning of the Qing Dynasty.Later,the tradition of the Zen Sect was introduced during the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty.After being burnt down during the Heavenly Kingdom uprising,Xiyuan Temple restored its position as the bodhimanda of the Vinaya Sect.Xiyuan Temple has been upholding the sila tradition and attaching importance to the construction of appropriate Buddhist conduct to outstand its persistence in the Vinaya. Meanwhile, cultural tradition has received due attention at the temp le. Buddhist research and education of the monks are being actively carried out. Thus its concept of p resent2life Buddhism is lively shown. The temp le has successfully gained valuable experiences in carrying forward Buddhist culture in the modern society as well as helping achieve social stability and construct a harmonious society.
