Jade Buddha Temple
玉佛禪寺

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Jade Buddha Temple 玉佛禅寺 (Yùfó Chán Sì), Shànghǎi, China — January 13, 2004

The Jade Buddha Temple was built in Song dynasty architecture style.

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Reclining Buddha, Jade Buddha Temple, Shànghǎi, China — January 13, 2004


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Jade Buddha Temple, China — January 13, 2004

Luckily, the Jade Buddha Temple survived the cruel Cultural Revolution of the late 1960s.

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The Jade Buddha, Shànghǎi, China — January 13, 2004

The 1.95-meter tall Jade Buddha (white marble) was hauled from Myanmar by a Chinese monk.

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Incense, Jade Buddha Temple, Shànghǎi, China — January 13, 2004


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Medicine, Sakyamuni and Amithaba in the grand hall, Shànghǎi, China — January 13, 2004


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Having fun


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Guanyin Bodhisattva (Buddha’s helper), Shànghǎi, China — January 13, 2004


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Guarding the the Jade Buddha Temple, Shànghǎi, China — January 13, 2004


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Mythical dudes, Jade Buddha Temple, Shànghǎi, China — January 13, 2004


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Bodhisattvas, disciples and guards, Shànghǎi, China — January 13, 2004


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Side access area, Jade Buddha Temple, Shànghǎi, China — January 13, 2004

Jade Buddha Courtyard - White Sign

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Sakyamuni Buddha, Shànghǎi, China — January 13, 2004


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Fire for lighting incense, Jade Buddha Temple, Shànghǎi, China — January 13, 2004


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Street view, Jade Buddha Temple, Shànghǎi, China — January 13, 2004