History of Dajinwa Temple

Qianlayuan in front of Dajingtang is a two-story Tibetan building. There are four major schools (colleges) under Dajingtang: Shenni School (Xianzong College), which was founded in the 40th year of Wanli of Ming Dynasty (16 12), is the earliest and largest school to study constitutional and religious meanings; Jubazacang (Tantric College), founded in the sixth year of Shunzhi in Qing Dynasty (1649), is a department that studies Tantric teachings; Dingke Zhacang (Shilun Academy), founded in the 22nd year of Jiaqing in Qing Dynasty (18 17), is a department that studies astronomy, calendars and divination. Mambazacang (Medical College), founded in the 50th year of Kangxi in Qing Dynasty (17 1 1), is a department for studying medicine and treating diseases. Dajingtang is the shrine of Shenni Zhacang, and it is also the main hall where all lamas in Sizakang gather to recite scriptures.