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Academic Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences, 2025, 8(6); doi: 10.25236/AJHSS.2025.080609.

A Study of the Temporal and Geographical Characteristics of Chinese Buddhist Temples with Maitreya as the Theme

Author(s)

Xiaofeng Zhao1, Ziyang Li1

Corresponding Author:
​Xiaofeng Zhao
Affiliation(s)

1School of Architecture and Artistic Design, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300131, China

Abstract

As an important element of early Buddhist culture, Maitreya had a significant impact on the evolution of Chinese Buddhist architectural forms. This paper combs and categorises the Buddhist temples directly related to Maitreya as objects of study. Utilizing statistical and archaeological methods, this study systematically examines temple chronicles, county gazetteers, and related historical documents. Through data analysis, it investigates the spatiotemporal distribution patterns of Buddhist temples to construct a chronological and geographical framework for Maitreya-themed temples.

Keywords

Maitreya, Chinese Buddhist Temples, Spatial and Temporal Distribution, Regional Characteristics

Cite This Paper

Xiaofeng Zhao, Ziyang Li. A Study of the Temporal and Geographical Characteristics of Chinese Buddhist Temples with Maitreya as the Theme. Academic Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences (2025), Vol. 8, Issue 6: 64-72. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJHSS.2025.080609.

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