Mar 05, 2019· The original Puxian Temple was built on Mount Emei Shan in 399 AD. As the influence of Buddhism grew on Mount Emei, a power struggle ensured between Taoism and Buddhism. The 10 year 会昌灭佛 period which began in 845 AD (唐会昌五年) saw the Tang Dynasty's Taoist Emperor Wuzong pushing back the influence of Buddhism. The Emperor ordered the destruction of Buddhist temples on .