Buddhas, Longxing Temple, Zhengding, Hebei

These Buddhas (佛) are part of the exquisite collection at Longxing Temple (隆兴寺), Zhengding, Hebei (河北, 正定).

Pagoda, Bailin Temple, Zhaoxian, Hebei

The pagoda (塔) is the only ancient part of Bailin Temple (柏林寺), Zhaoxian, Hebei (河北, 赵县).

Twin Pagodas, Yongzuo Temple, Taiyuan, Shanxi

The Twin Pagodas (双塔) are at now-secularized Yongzuo Temple (永祚寺), Taiyuan, Shanxi (山西, 太原市).

Thousand-Armed Guanyins, Chongshan Temple, Taiyuan, Shanxi

Thousand-Armed Guanyin (千手观音), Chongshan Temple (崇善寺), Taiyuan, Shanxi (山西, 太原市)

Main Gate, Huang Miao, Taiyuan, Shanxi

The Main Gate (大门) may be the only authentic remnant of Huang Miao (皇庙), Taiyuan, Shanxi (山西, 太原市).

Roof Detail, Xuanzhong Temple, Jiaochengxian, Shanxi

This detail is on the roof of the Main Hall at Xuanzhong Temple (玄中寺), Jiaochengxian, Shanxi (山西, 交城县).

Wenshu Pusa, Shuxiang Temple, Wutai Shan, Shanxi

Wutai Shan, Shanxi (山西, 五台山), is dedicated to Manjushri Bodhisattva (Wenshu Pusa=文殊菩萨). This figure at Shuxiang Temple (殊像寺) is the most magnificent figure of the Bodhisattva on the mountain.

Stupa, Tayuan Temple, Wutai Shan, Shanxi

The Stupa at Tayuan Temple (塔院寺) is the symbol of Wutai Shan, Shanxi (山西, 五台山).

Bronze Hall, Xiantong Temple, Wutai Shan, Shanxi

The Bronze Hall is near the rear of Xiantong Temple (显通寺), Wutai Shan, Shanxi (山西, 五台山). The inside is lined with small bronze Buddhas.

Steles, Pusa Peak, Wutai Shan, Shanxi

These steles stand in the courtyard at Pusa Peak (菩萨顶), Wutai Shan, Shanxi (山西, 五台山).

Main Hall, Guangzong Temple, Wutai Shan, Shanxi

The pretty little main hall at Guangzong Temple (广宗寺), Wutai Shan, Shanxi (山西, 五台山)

Hall and Flowers, Yuanzhao Temple, Wutai Shan, Shanxi

Summer flowers in front of the first hall at Yuanzhao Temple (圆照寺), Wutai Shan, Shanxi (山西, 五台山)

Buddha in a Lotus, Luohou Temple, Wutai Shan, Shanxi

Luohou Temple (罗喉寺) on Wutai Shan in Shanxi (山西, 五台山) is famed for this Buddha in a mechanical lotus that opens and closes.

Gate, Shifang Hall, Wutai Shan, Shanxi

The front gate of Shifang Hall (十方堂) on Wutai Shan, Shanxi (山西, 五台山) has Tibet-style decorations.

Main Hall, Dailuo Peak, Wutai Shan, Shanxi

The main hall is in a shady courtyard at Dailuo Peak (黛螺顶), Wutai Shan, Shanxi (山西, 五台山).

Vairocana Buddha, Bishan Temple, Wutai Shan, Shanxi

Vairocana Buddha (毗卢遮那佛) and attendants in the main hall at Bishan Temple (碧山寺), Wutai Shan, Shanxi (山西, 五台山)

Guanyin Cave, Wutai Shan, Shanxi

The very small Guanyin Cave (观音洞) is on the side of a mountain on Wutai Shan, Shanxi (山西, 五台山).

Arhats Overhead, Jinge Temple, Wutai Shan, Shanxi

500 Arhats (五百罗汉) sit in the rafters over the main hall at Jinge Temple (金阁寺), Wutai Shan, Shanxi (山西, 五台山).

Gateway, Road to Wutai Shan, Shanxi

This gateway (牌楼) leads to an ancient castle (古堡​) off the road to Wutai Shan, Shanxi (山西, 五台山).

Dragon, Screen Wall, Datong, Shanxi

This dragon (龙) is one of the nine (九龙) on an ancient Screen Wall (九龙壁) in Datong, Shanxi (山西, 大同市).

Vairocana Buddha, Shanhua Temple, Datong, Shanxi

The Vairocana Buddha (毗卢遮那佛) at Shanhua Temple (善化寺), Datong, Shanxi (山西, 大同市), is the center of the Buddhas of Five Directions (五方佛).

Wooden Tower, Yingxian, Datong, Shanxi

The impressive Wooden Tower (木塔) in Yingxian (应县), Datong, Shanxi (山西, 大同市), is said to be the world's largest such structure.

Cliffside Halls, Xuankong Temple, Datong, Shanxi

The halls cling to the cliff (岩) at Xuankong Temple (悬空寺), Datong, Shanxi (山西, 大同市).

Buddha, Yungang Grottoes, Datong, Shanxi

A Buddha (佛) surrounded by other carvings in a cave at Yungang Grottoes (云冈石窟), Datong, Shanxi (山西, 大同市).

Main Hall, Yuantong Temple, Datong, Shanxi

The main--and only--hall (大雄宝殿) at Yuantong Temple (圆通寺), Datong, Shanxi (山西, 大同市), is a hopeful sign of the rise of a new temple.

Buddhas of Five Directions, Huayan Temple, Datong, Shanxi

An ancient set of Buddhas of the Five Directions (五方佛) graces the Main Hall at Huayan Temple (华严寺), Datong, Shanxi (山西, 大同市).

500 Arhat Plaques, Zhusheng Temple, Nanyue, Hunan

Rather than as statuary, the 500 arhats (五百罗汉) at Zhusheng Temple (祝圣寺), Nanyue, Hunan (湖南, 南岳), are displayed on 250 plaques, two to a plaque. Not unique, but unusual.

Manly Arhat, Fuyan Temple, Nanyue, Hunan

This manly Arhat (罗汉) is typical of the very unusual set at Fuyan Temple (福严寺), Nanyue, Hunan (湖南, 南岳).

Jade Buddhas, Nantai Temple, Nanyue, Hunan

Three different jade Buddhas (玉佛) grace the main altar at Nantai Temple (南台寺), Nanyue, Hunan (湖南, 南岳).

Relief with Arhats, Shangfeng Temple, Nanyue, Hunan

This relief in a side hall features some of the 18 Arhats (罗汉) at Shangfeng Temple (上封寺), Nanyue, Hunan (湖南, 南岳)

Main Gate, Lushan Temple, Changsha, Hunan

The ornate main gate (大门) at Lushan Temple (麓山寺) in Changsha, Hunan (湖南. 长沙市)

Thousand-Armed Guanyin, Kaifu Temple, Changsha, Hunan

Another form of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, this Thousand-Armed Guanyin (千手观音) is at Kaifu Temple (开福寺), Changsha, Hunan (湖南. 长沙市).

Stone Lion, Jingju Temple, Ji'an, Jiangxi

This stone lion (石狮) looked amazing in "golden hour" light at Jingju Temple (净居寺), Ji'an, Jiangxi (江西, 吉安市青原山).

Xuyun Memorial, Zhenru Temple, Yongxiu (Jiujiang), Jiangxi

This memorial to Master Xuyun (虚云大师) is located next to Zhenru Temple (真如寺), Yongxiu (Jiujiang), Jiangxi (江西, 九江市永修县), where he passed away.

Courtyard, Youmin Temple, Nanchang, Jiangxi

Courtyard (院) at Youmin Temple (佑民寺) in Nanchang, Jiangxi (江西, 南昌市), the final home of Mazu Daoyi (马祖道一)

Amitabha Buddha, Donglin Temple, Jiujiang, Jiangxi

 

This Amitabha Buddha (弥陀佛) is one of numerous new statues at Donglin Temple (东林寺), Jiujiang, Jiangxi (江西, 九江市).

Stone Boat, Nengren Temple, Jiujiang, Jiangxi

The Stone Boat at Nengren Temple (能仁寺) in Jiujiang, Jiangxi (江西, 九江市), is said once to have carried a celestial being down the Yangtze from the West.

Fifth Patriarch's Stupa, Wuzu Temple, Huangmei, Hubei

This is the stupa (塔) of the Fifth Patriarch (五祖) of Chan (Zen = 禅), on the mountain behind Wuzu Temple (五祖寺), Huangmei, Hubei (湖北, 黄梅县).

Discarded Arhats, Yuquan Temple, Dangyang, Hubei

These Arhats (罗汉) at Yuquan Temple (玉泉寺) in Dangyang, Hubei (湖北, 当阳市), were being discarded.

Hongshan Pagoda, Baotong Temple, Wuhan, Hubei

 

The ancient Hongshan Pagoda (洪山宝塔) stands on the mountain behind Baotong Temple (宝通寺), Wuhan, Hubei (湖北, 武汉市)

Library at Guiyuan Temple, Wuhan, Hubei

 

The Library (经堂) at Guiyuan Temple (归元寺), Wuhan, Hubei (湖北, 武汉市), is imposing.

Hall, Huineng's Birthplace, Xinxing (Zhaoqing), Guangdong

One of two small halls at the birthplace (六祖村) of the Sixth Patriarch (六祖) of Chan (Zen = 禅)

Tomb of Huineng's Parents, Guo'en Temple, Xinxing (Zhaoqing), Guangdong

The purported tomb (墓) of the parents of the Sixth Patriarch (六祖) of Chan (Zen = 禅) stands at Guo'en Temple (国恩寺), Xincheng, Zhaoqing, Guangdong (广东, 肇庆市, 新兴).

Main Hall, Qingyun Temple, Zhaoqing, Guangdong

The Main Hall (大雄宝殿) at Qingyun Temple (庆云寺), Zhaoqing, Guangdong (广东, 肇庆市), is mostly unrestored and therefore beautiful.

Ancient Plum Tree, Mei Nunnery, Zhaoqing, Guangdong

This ancient plum tree at Mei An (Nunnery) in Zhaoqing, Guangdong (广东, 肇庆市), is descended from one said to have been planted by the Sixth Patriarch (六祖) of Chan (Zen = 禅).

Cave at Gufo Dongtian, Lechang, Guangdong

This cave (洞) at "Old Buddha Cave Heaven" (古佛洞天) near Lechang, Guangdong (广东, 乐昌市), was once a place for meditation (禅).

Amusing Arhats, Wujin Nunnery, Shaoguan, Guangdong

The amusing Arhats (罗汉) grace the Main Hall of tiny Wujin Nunnery (无尽庵) on the grounds of the large Nanhua Temple (南华寺) in Shaoguan, Guangdong (广东, 韶关市). 

Main Hall, Yuehua Temple, Shaoguan, Guangdong

The Main Hall at Yuehua Temple (月华寺) near Shaoguan, Guangdong (广东, 韶关市). This was once a river-landing where visitors to Nanhua Temple (南华寺) would alight.

Stairway, Zhaoyin Temple, Shaoguan, Guangdong

This stairway leads to Zhaoyin Temple (招隱寺) in Shaoguan, Guangdong (广东, 韶关市). It lies in a cliff on the side of Lion's Crag (獅子岩), where the Maba Man (马坝人) Site was found.

Lion Crag, Shaoguan, Guangdong

Lion Crag (獅子岩) in Shaoguan, Guangdong (广东, 韶关市), is the site of the Maba Man (马坝人) archeological find. A Buddhist temple lies on a cliff on the other side.