Beijing Wofo Temple
Temple of the Reclining Buddha is located about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Beijing, near the Temple of Azure Clouds on the northern foot of Xishan (West Hill). Temple of the Reclining Buddha Temple Buddhism and one of the famous ancient temple in Beijing.
Beijing Wofo Temple
Beijing Wofo temple was built during the Tang Dynasty (618 BC – 907A.D.) and has a history of more than 1,300 years. The beijing wofo temple has received for the repair of the Yuan, Ming and Qing. There is a bronze recumbent Buddha inside the temple, which is how he got the name Temple of the Reclining Buddha.
Beijing Reclining Buddha Temple
The main building of the Beijing Wofo Temple are the four Heavenly King Hall, the Buddha hall and three reclining Buddha.
Beijing Wofo Temple Hall is the most important room in the Temple. The present hall was built in the Jin Dynasty (1115A.D 1234A.D -..). The temple has undergone additional construction during the Yuan Dynasty (1271 AD-1368A.D.). Lying Buddha in the hall is a statue of Sakyamuni, which is five meters long and weighs 54 tons, was built in 1321A.D. during the Yuan Dynasty. His left hand touches his leg and his right hand supporting his head. It was said that this posture is that of Sakyamuni when he got Nirvana (“nirvana” means the ineffable ultimate in which one reaches the disinterested wisdom and compassion in Buddhism.). The bronze Reclining Buddha is the largest bronze Buddha lying in contemporary China. Around the same twelve other figures of Buddhas Buddha. This group of statues of Buddha Shakyamuni reflects the scene told his disciples what to do after his nirvana. All twelve of the Buddha seems to be in mourning. Reclining Buddha perfectly preserved and reflects the method of high melting iron in the Yuan Dynasty.
The three victims were offered in the three Buddha Buddha Hall: lighted lamp of Shakyamuni Buddha and Maitreya. On both sides of three Buddhas of 18 colors of clay is arhat. One of them is very special because it carries his clothes and the people who live on earth. However, it is true Arhat. Real Estate arhat, who live in the place of God to wear special clothing. Legend has it that this false Emperor Qianlong Arhat is the Qing Dynasty (1644A.D 1911A.D -..).
Inside the Four Heavenly King Hall, the sitting statue of Maitreya, the sacrifice in the middle of the field. Four heavenly kings on both sides of Maitreya, to bless the country’s stability and happiness of ordinary people.
Before the Buddha three room with old trees, which said that transplanted from India and symbolizes Sakyamuni was nirvana.
To the west of the Beijing Wofo temple, there is a peony garden more than ten thousand square meters. More than 2,000 peonies are planted here. In addition, there is a bamboo garden outside the temple.
