Suzhou Bao`en Temple

Bao`en Temple (Bào`ēn Sì), whose name translates to "Temple of Repaying Kindness" or "Temple of Gratitude," was erected in 237 AD by the decree of Sun Quan, the powerful ruler of the Wu Kingdom during the Three Kingdoms period (220–280 AD). According to historical records, the temple`s construction was an act of filial piety: Sun Quan dedicated it to his mother, seeking to immortalize her virtues and self-sacrifice.