| Name: |
Unknown; the
only signs simply say "Amitofo," the name of the Amitabha
Buddha |
| Main figure/s: |
The central
figure is Shakyamuni, the Historic Buddha; numerous others are here,
especially in the bas reliefs |
| Other figures: |
Details to be added soon! |
| "History":
|
Absolutely
unknown. The "temple" is located in a children's area of
Dong Hu Park in eastern Shenzhen; the overall feeling is more like
Disneyland than like a temple |
| Description:
|
The exterior of
the building is meant to simulate a small hill, with the front door
(above) being the opening to a cave. Inside, plaster has been used
to appear like carved, painted stone. The large figure of Amitabha
Buddha (Amitofo) in the doorway ensures Stygian darkness in the interior |
| Festival/s:
|
unknown |
| Additional features:
|
Details to be added soon! |
| Getting there:
|
Dong Hu (East
Lake) Park is served by numerous buses; the 468 passes the south entry
to the park on its return route from Hong Fa
Temple. |
| Also in the area: |
Dong Hu Park is
huge, with a lake, a mountain to climb, and numerous planted
areas. The "temple" is in a sort of Buddhistic-theme-park-statuary
area. |
| About
the photos: |
All photos on
this page are copyright 2005 by James
Baquet |
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