Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s3.t17.4

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In 1070, it was rebuilt and renamed in Zhengtong second year of Ming Dynasty as Chongfu Temple. Another restoration of the building and its renaming was done during the reign period of Emperor Yongzheng of Qing Dynasty (1723-1735 CE). After 1949, the government frequently granted funds to repair and maintain the temple. In 1956, Buddhist Academy of China was established in Fayuan Temple. Later, Buddhist Books and Culture Relics Museum of China was officially founded here in 1980.