Chinese Agate
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Jade Buddha Temple: An Active Center of Chinese Buddhism
The Jade Buddha Temple is located in the modern city west of Shanghai. The large revered temple which remains an active center of Chinese Buddhism was built in 1928 in imitation of the architecture of the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Eaves up, rooms symmetrical patios and bright saffron tones outside the temple walls that stand in the midst of its urban environment. The temple consists of three common areas: Mahavihara Hall, Devaraja Hall and the Jade Buddha Tower. In addition, local assistants sacred contain four rooms and a dining room.
However, the most famous temple that is by its two statues of Buddha made of white jade which the temple derives its name. A monk by the name of Huigen led to the two magnificent statues to China from Burma in the 19th century. Although the temple was built in 1882 to house the statues, which was destroyed during the revolution of the Qin Dynasty. The present church was built to house the two statues with due respect and greatness.
The two statues of Buddha are of great religious, cultural and artistic. The Buddha is sitting in the Tower of Buddha Jade, measures 190cm tall and is decorated with inlaid agate and emerald. Portraying the Sakyamuni in meditation is realistically reflects the inner calm and kindness of the Buddha. The 96cm long lying Buddha statue kept in the Reclining Buddha Hall describes the "lucky raise." The temple also houses many other statues Sakyamuni and various deities and other artifacts. The spiritual atmosphere that permeates the quiet of the temple and its cultural significance makes a visit to Jade Buddha Temple excellent experience of socio-religious traditions of China.
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