The Jianwen Emperor of the Ming dynasty spent the rest of his life living at this temple after he was ousted from Beijing and went into exile. The four large Chinese characters "" () hanging on this temple were written by Zhao Puchu (), a famous Chinese calligrapher who served as the president of China's Buddhist Society. The main building at the temple was built 600 years ago during the Ming Dynasty and is characterized by its splendor. The whole building was constructed without using a single nail and is regarded as a miracle in China's architectural history. Buddhist believers flock to this temple to pray and undertake other Buddhist activities year in year out, particularly during China's Spring Festival.