The Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai is a famous Buddhist temple in Shanghai. The Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai draws from the traditions of Mahayana Buddhism. Founded in 1882, the temple had two jade Buddha statues which were imported to Shanghai from Burma by the sea route. The Buddha statues were a sitting Buddha measuring 1.95 meters and weighing 3 tones and a smaller reclining Buddha which represents death. Presently, the temple has even a larger reclining Buddha which was donated from Singapore.
Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai - Layout
Chamber of Four heavenly Kings
The chamber has the statues of Maitreya, Wei Tuo Bohisattva and also the Four Heavenly Kings, representing favorably circumstances. The is on the southern edge in front of the temple.
Grand Hall
The Grand Hall, also known as the Great Hall has the following statues:
Three Golden Buddhas - the central sculpture of Gautama Buddha, the right of Bhaisajyaguru and the left of Amitabha.
Gods of the Twenty Heavens - The Gods of the Twenty Heavens which is covered in gold cover the eastern and the western sides of the Grand Hall.
18 Arhats - There are 18 unique golden arhats which are found in two groups of nine each.
Guanyin, Shen cai and his 53 teachers - to the northern entrance to the Great Hall is a large golden statue of Guanyin along with Shen Cai beside her. 53 sculptured teachers can also be seen.
Jade Buddha Chamber the chamber is on the second floor in the northern section of the temple.
The Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai has public restaurant which is situated on level two on the eastern side of the temple. The menu on offer is a range of noodle dishes as well as other dishes. There is a private restaurant for the monks and temple volunteers, on the western side of the temple.
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