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 Cao'an Manichaean Temple

Cao'an Manichaeans of past

Built a Buddhist temple to be

For centuries a shrine to last

Through all of China's history.

A simple building made of stone,

Sitting upon a sloping hill,

Through all struggles this place has shown

A destiny to endure still.

Wisdom, Power, Purity, Light,

Four Manichaean attributes

To help the faithful with insight

In fulfilling good life pursuits.

This sacred monument among trees,

Surrounded by Communist Chinese.