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Arhat Temple

Hot 51059 views. 2018-6-3 22:55

Arhat Temple known as Xi Chuan Fo Du(西川佛都)witnessed the births of 108 children after the earthquake destroyed the hospital. For Buddhists, the temple, which was originally built in 709 BC is a good place to seek serenity at the bottom of their hearts, but for non-Buddhists like me, it is a pleasant place to have a rest. Every Chinese New Year's Eve, I and my family must go to the temple.

The temple is situated in urban districts, near my home, and I even can overlook it from my window. When the monk rings the big bell hanged in pavilion, I know it's six o'clock. Stepping into the temple, we can see four so high statues of heavenly kings, which are erected at both sides of the room. And then looking inside, a big Maitreya, almost three meters high carved out of stones greets us in front of us, and here wreathes smoke that hangs over the Sakyamuni. After walking through other buildings such as the hall of the Goddess of Mercy, we can finally see the the Great Buddha's Hall, enclosed by fences. Therefore, outside the Hall stand believers and inside it chant monks.

Post comment Comment (9 replies)

Reply Dorachenhua 2018-6-4 09:38
After reading your article, I feel the temple is really interesting and I really like the architecture of temples. If I have the chance, I will visit the temple.
Reply Cara-c 2018-6-4 10:36
I have a general knowledge of Arhat Temple after your description. Even though I am not a Buddhist and haven't been to the temple, I believe that it must be a place to  express people's good wishes.
Reply Ashley@110917 2018-6-4 13:07
From your description and the pictures, I seem be in the temple. It looks quiet and beautiful, which is a good place to have a rest and think about this world. Actually, I hardly go to temple, because I think it is a holy place and people should go there  with devout heart.
Reply cherieLL 2018-6-4 13:31
I also heard about this place on the news. 108 newborns were delivered in this temple during the wenchuan earthquake. It's really a sacred place. I will visit this place when I go to chongqing in the future.
Reply liondoggy 2018-6-4 14:25
I am envious of you that you can live near by the temple,which must be a unique experience.What you described gives me a clear layout of this temple, and I would like to visit it one day.
Reply koofun 2018-6-5 21:30
Cara-c: I have a general knowledge of Arhat Temple after your description. Even though I am not a Buddhist and haven't been to the temple, I believe that it m ...
As a matter of fact, besides praying for health, fortune and good luck in life. One can also sample the vegetarian diet there. Though I never eat a meal in the temple, I have ever heard that the vegetarian diet is delicious.
Reply koofun 2018-6-5 21:45
cherieLL: I also heard about this place on the news. 108 newborns were delivered in this temple during the wenchuan earthquake. It's really a sacred place. I wi ...
I guess you mix up the province which I come from with other place.   Indeed, there is a stone monument inscribed with the 108 children's names in memory of the temple's mercy and the kids' births near the pond.
Reply koofun 2018-6-5 21:54
liondoggy: I am envious of you that you can live near by the temple,which must be a unique experience.What you described gives me a clear layout of this temple,  ...
Actually, after the earthquake, the temple has been extended so that it is more large than before. The experience living near a temple means you can often see monks buy something in stores and hear the bell clearly.
Reply cherieLL 2018-6-6 12:31
koofun: I guess you mix up the province which I come from with other place.    Indeed, there is a stone monument inscribed with the 108 children's names  ...
Ha ha, I'm sorry, but now ,I  can distinguish between the two places

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