Wood Carving Kwan

Posted in Antiques on 12/06/2010 03:10 pm by admin

Small Wood Carving Figurine of Kwan Yin
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Handwork Boxwood Wood Carving Netsuke Of Kwan yin
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Wood Carving Kwan

Mirror of Buddhist culture and heritage

The Dabei Buddhist Monastery is one of the most beautiful monasteries and well maintained to visit in the city of great wealth Tianjin cultural. Entire site emanates an aura of ancient heritage and dignified serenity. The monastery was built during the early years of the Qing Dynasty and was subjected to reforms important in the State Emperor Kangxi of the same dynasty. There is much to explore in the monastery and Buddhist statues and exhibits various artifacts.

The Dabei target = "_blank"> Buddhist Monastery is divided into two main sections: the eastern part, which is home to the new monasteries and western where the old monastery. Aside from the new monasteries in the east court, tourists can see a majestic statue of Sakyamuni which is at a height of 7 meters weighing approximately 6 tons.

The lotus throne statue consists of 9999 images of Buddha carved on its base. Other significant sculptures to explore this topic include Thousand Hand Kwan-Yin image clay found in the Great Compassion Hall. Monuments to the Masters Xuanzang Hongyi and are located in the eastern courtyard of the monastery.

The western part of the Dabei Buddhist Monastery is home to important buildings and offices, such as the Palacio de Abad, the group of Tianjin of China Buddhism Association and Palace of Cultural Relics. The Palace Cultural Relic is a pleasure to explore with its unique displays interesting exhibitions and collections of various dynasties starting and in the Wei and Jin periods. Buddhist artifacts and objects shown here are countless historical Buddha statues made of different materials such as iron, wood and stone extracted from different dynasties.

The Dabei Buddhist Monastery was initially known in Tianjin for housing the relics of Xuanzang skull. However, This relic was presented to the India in 1956 and now lives in Patna Museum. Rivers of locals and tourists continue to visit the monastery, for reasons of both religion and tourism. This monastery is easily accessible to remain in a target = Tianjin "_blank"> Hotel is located. Raffles Tianjin offers amid the charming elegance and vitality of the city, and is a popular choice of hotel Tianjin among travelers seeking luxury accommodation.

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