The Temple Of The Reclining Buddha Photo: The Temple Of The Reclining Buddha

The temple of the Reclining Buddha is located on the site of an ancient temple of the Tang dynasty, at the bottom of the Beijing of the hill. The temple complex dedicated to the death of the Buddha according to the Buddhist traditions, all the buildings of the temple complex are placed on the same axis center.

For the main Honorary gate begins the courtyard of the temple, bounded on two sides Bell and Drum tower. At the end of the yard in front of the main building of the temple there are two huge sculptures of guards.

Behind the main building is the second, where all the people met by the figure of the Buddha Mileto, which is surrounded by the 4 heavenly kings. Behind the figure of the Buddha is the Main hall, which is decorated with several sculptures: Amitabha – Buddha of infinite light, which guards the Western side, two medical Buddha's left and right, as well as the historical Buddha in the middle is Sakyamuni. On the side walls are ornaments of Buddha's disciples Lobanov. As for the main figure of Sakyamuni stands the statue of Guanine, popular among the Chinese goddess of Kindness and Mercy.

From the Main hall leads to a corridor to another room, where there is a high podium on which lies the bronze figure of the Buddha. Its length is approximately 5.5 m. The sculpture depicts the Buddha at death, surrounded by 12 ohanami, their beloved students. Figures disciples made of clay.

According to Chinese legend, this action took place under willow trees, so in the courtyard of the temple complex planted some willows. The figure of the Buddha was made in 1331, but somewhat of a different material than the previous one, which was in the temple at the Imperial Tang dynasty. The sculpture was made of sandalwood, which emits a fragrant aroma.

The temple of the Reclining Buddha is located on the Western slope of the mountains and the entrance to it is through the Botanical gardens. In order to get there, you must purchase an admission ticket. From the garden leads resin-drenched road, straight and about one kilometer long. She goes to the temple, where tourists and guests of the city will have to buy the entrance ticket. Kilometer stretch of road you can drive on the vehicles for a fee.

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