Statues, Jiangxin Temple, Wenzhou, Zhejiang

Some of the many statues in the main hall (大雄宝殿) at Jiangxin Temple (江心寺), Wenzhou, Zhejiang (浙江, 温州市).

Pagoda, Zhizhe Tayuan, Tiantai Shan, Zhejiang

This small pagoda inside a hall bears the remains of Zhiyi (智顗), founder of the Tiantai Sect (天台宗), at Zhizhe Tayuan (智者塔院), Tiantai Shan, Zhejiang (浙江, 天台山).

Guanyin, Gaoming Temple, Tiantai Shan, Zhejiang

This stunning figure of Guanyin is carved into native rock on a bluff overlooking a valley to the east of Gaoming Temple, Tiantai Shan, Zhejiang (浙江, 天台山).

Waterfall, Lower Fangguang Temple, Tiantai Shan, Zhejiang

Waterfalls surround Lower Fangguang Temple (下方广寺) high upon Tiantai Shan, Zhejiang (浙江, 天台山)

Master Zhiyi, Guoqing Temple, Tiantai Shan, Zhejiang

Statue of Master Zhiyi (智顗大师), founder of the Tiantai Sect (天台宗), at Guoqing Temple (国清寺) at the base of Tiantai Shan (天台山), Zhejiang (浙江).

Great Buddha, Dafo Temple, Xinchang, Zhejiang

Great Buddha (大佛) at Dafo Temple (大佛寺), Xinchang County, Zhejiang (浙江, 新昌县)

Main Hall, Qita Temple, Ningbo, Zhejiang

The new halls (殿) at Qita Temple (七塔寺) in Ningbo, Zhejiang (浙江, 宁波市), are a pleasing combination of gray brick and light wood.

Reliquary, Ayuwang Temple, Ningbo, Zhejiang

The large box on the altar in this picture is said to contain a relic (舍利子) of the skull of Shakyamuni (释迦牟尼), sent there by King Ashoka (阿育王) of India. At Ayuwang Temple (阿育王寺), Ningbo, Zhejiang (浙江, 宁波市).

Compound Gate, Tiantong Temple, Ningbo, Zhejiang

Gateway to a small compound in an upper corner of Tiantong Temple (天童寺) outside of Ningbo in Zhejiang (浙江, 宁波市).

Daguanpeng, Putuoshan, Zhejiang

Daguanpeng Temple (大觀蓬寺) is inside the Nantian Men (南天门) on Putuoshan in Zhejiang (浙江, 普陀山). It's an interesting example of how a temple can be fitted into the natural landscape.

Nantian Men, Putuoshan, Zhejiang

The Nantian Men (南天门), the "Gate of the Southern Heaven" on Putuoshan in Zhejiang (浙江, 普陀山), is a natural gateway made of two standing stones with one across the top. These lead into a small temple area.

Three Arhats, Puji Temple, Putuoshan, Zhejiang

Three of the eighteen amazing arhats (罗汉) at Puji Temple (普济寺) on Putuoshan in Zhejiang (浙江, 普陀山).

Nine Dragons Hall, Fayu Temple, Putuoshan, Zhejiang

The Nine Dragons Hall (九龙殿) at Fayu Temple (法雨寺) on Putuoshan in Zhejiang (浙江, 普陀山) started its life as a Ming-Dynasty palace in Nanjing. It is the "home" of the temple's main Guanyin (观音) statue.

Carving on Fragrant Cloud Path, Putuoshan, Zhejiang

An important carving on the Fragrant Cloud Path (香云路) from Huiji Temple (慧济寺) to Fayu Temple (法雨寺) on Putuoshan in Zhejiang (浙江, 普陀山). It depicts the expression "Buddhist Paradise" (海天佛国), carved by a Ming Dynasty general, and lends the island its common nickname.

Entry to Huiji Temple, Putuoshan, Zhejiang

The entry to Huiji Temple (慧济寺) on Putuoshan in Zhejiang (浙江, 普陀山).

Gateway of Bukenqu Guanyin Temple, Putuoshan, Zhejiang

The gateway to Bukenqu Guanyin Yuan (不肯去观音院) on Putuoshan in Zhejiang (浙江, 普陀山).

Guanyin and Attendants, Zizhu Temple, Putuoshan, Zhejiang

Guanyin (观音) with the usual attendants--Dragon Girl (龙女) and Sudhana/Shancai (善財)--in a hall inside Zizhulin (紫竹林) on Putuoshan in Zhejiang (浙江, 普陀山).

Guanyin's Leap, Xifang Jingyuan, Putuoshan, Zhejiang

There is said to be a footprint of Guanyin (观音) on top of the rock in the foreground, where he/she leaped over from Putuoshan (普陀山) to Luojiashan (洛迦山) for some quiet practice. The island itself looks like Guanyin reclining, and is a little over five kilometers away--quite a leap! Located inside Xifang Jingyuan (西方净苑).

Nanhai Guanyin, Putuoshan, Zhejiang

This giant statue of Nanhai ("South Seas") Guanyin (南海观音) is 20 meters high on a 13-meter base--a total of 33 meters, a number sacred to Guanyin. The statue dominates the southeast area of Putuoshan in Zhejiang (浙江, 普陀山).

Pilgrim Statue, Putuoshan, Zhejiang

This statue of a pilgrim (香客) is seen prostrating just outside the dock area as one arrives on Putuoshan (普陀山), an island in Zhejiang (浙江).