Xilitu Zhao

Shiretu Juu ᠰᠢᠷᠡᠭᠲᠤ ᠵᠤᠤ
Tịch mưu cầu triệu
Religion
Affiliation	Tibetan Buddhism
Sect	Gelug
Location
Location	Hohhot,Inner Mongolia,China
Architecture
Founder	The son of theAltan Khan
Date established	1585

TheXilitu Zhao(when written in Chinese-character Buddhist syllabary tịch mưu cầu triệu ), also known asShiretu Juuor by formal Chinese nameYanshou Temple( duyên thọ chùa ) is an ancientTibetan Buddhistmonastery of theGelugpasect inHohhot,the capital ofInner Mongolia,China.The original temple was built in 1585, but was later destroyed by fire and rebuilt in the 19th century.It is located East of Dana Street in theYuquan District,just across the road from theDa Zhao Temple.

The monastery which covers an area of 13,160 square metersis a distinct blend ofHanand Tibetan architecture, reflecting its intercultural influences. This temple has acted as the official residence of a LivingBuddha,the English translation of the Chinese term for an incarnate lama, since 1735 and remains so this day, housing the 11th Grand Living Buddha.The complex suffered damage during theCultural Revolution(1966–1976) but has since been completely restored. While open to the public, the temple remains an active place of worship for Mongolmonksand their disciples.