Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s3.t34.4
Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s3.t34.4
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In 1724, Nian Gengyao troop destroyed gsar khog dgon into ruin and monks fled everywhere. In 1729, Qing court bestowed the second Smin Grol Buddha with a large amount of silver and gold and ordered him to rebuild gsar khog dgon. Meanwhile, Emperor Yongzheng awarded the temple a plaque with the words of “Guanghui Temple”. Gsar khog dgon was restored to its former glory.