subject: The Shanghai Temple - An Awe Inspiring Assembly Of Magnificent Buddha Statues [print this page] With its oriental culture shaped immensely by the Buddhist teachings, China possesses more than a few sacred places of worship. The Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai is one such creation, (replica), containing awe inspiring statues of Lord Buddha within its sacred walls.
Also known as Yufo Si, the temple is most famous for its two large Buddha statues, both immaculately crafted from white jade. Even though the temple was founded in 1882, its architecture doesnt reflect that era, simply due to the fact that it has been rebuilt around 1918 following previous destruction and abandonment.
The temple stands quietly and unobtrusively close to the intersection of Dairy Ashford Road and Bellaire Boulevard in southwest Houseton. It is easily reachable by public transport and also has separate parking space for private vehicles, the entrance of which, is in Leader Road. In each of its three large halls, there are priceless works of pottery but the most remarkable assembly is undoubtedly the two jade Buddha statues.
The pristine white finish adds an aura of refinement to the two Buddha statues. The tall imposing seated statue of the Buddha in the Jade Tower portrays the moment of enlightenment and is imperially created with encrusted emerald and semi precious stones. The reclining Buddha statue that is found in another hall in the west denotes the serene attitude of Buddha in his last moments.
The temple, that is currently inhabited by monks, possess another array of three large gilded Buddha statues denoting Buddhas of the past, present and future, in a hall called Daxiong Baodian. Among this beautifully crafted, sacred statues, (replica), the Tianwang Dian Hall adds another impressive touch to the temple with the four celestial kings statues enshrined in it. A public restaurant situated at the east end of the temple and a Buddhist library adds to the attraction of this awe inspiring place of worship in Shanghai.
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