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Showing posts with label Putian. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Putian. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Laughing Buddha, Nan Shaolin Temple, Putian, Fujian


This Laughing Buddha (弥勒佛) sits in the Heavenly Kings' Hall (天王殿) at Nan Shaolin Temple (南少林寺), Putian, Fujian (福建, 莆田市).

Monday, January 14, 2013

Wisdom King, Guangxiao Temple, Putian, Fujian


One of the fierce Wisdom Kings (明王) in a rear hall at Guangxiao Temple (光孝寺), Putian, Fujian (福建, 莆田市). These esoteric (密宗) figures are especially popular in Japanese temples.

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Buddhas, Guanghua Temple, Putian, Fujian


These small Buddhas (佛) are on the side of a small pagoda (塔) at Guanghua Temple (广化寺), Putian, Fujian (福建, 莆田市).

Saturday, January 12, 2013

New Hall, Nangshan Cishou Temple, Putian, Fujian


This new hall (殿) at Nangshan Cishou Temple (囊山慈寿寺) in Putian, Fujian (福建, 莆田市), shows a very high standard of workmanship. Note the open doorways, where the doors haven't yet been installed.

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