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)

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)

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).

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).