Monastic Friends, Xiangshan Temple, Fu'an, Fujian

These two good friends are the nun (尼姑) Yixiang (义香), and my friend the monk (和尚) Deru (德如), at Yixiang's temple called Xiangshan Temple (香山寺) on Tianma Mountain (天马山), Fu'an, Fujian (福建, 福安市).

Jade Buddha, Tiantang Temple, Fu'an, Fujian

The Jade Buddha (玉佛) in a spectacular setting on the main altar at Tiantang Temple (天堂寺) on Tianma Mountain (天马山), Fu'an, Fujian (福建, 福安市).

Main Hall, Qiyun Temple, Fu'an, Fujian

The Main Hall (大雄宝殿) at Qiyun Temple (栖云寺), Fu'an, Fujian (福建, 福安市), where my friend Venerable Deru (德如) lives. He drove me to the temple on Zhiti Mountain (支提山) and to all the temples I saw in Fu'an.

Main Hall, Zhongde Temple, Fu'an, Fujian

The Main Hall (大雄宝殿) of Zhongde Temple (种德寺), which my friend Venerable Deru (德如) says is the largest Buddhist temple of the many in Fu'an, Fujian (福建, 福安市).