I rarely use the word "shocking" to describe a place.

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Shuanglin Temple, like a silent wise man for thousands of years, stands quietly in the long river of time. Every brick and tile here, every Buddha statue, contains endless stories and wisdom. Entering the temple is like traveling through time and space, coming to a quiet and solemn world, forgetting the hustle and bustle, and indulging in it.

Tour route:
Starting from the Hall of Heavenly Kings, your journey is connected with the ancient charm. The Four Heavenly Kings guard this pure land with majesty, as if telling a thousand-year legend. As the footsteps deepen, the Thousand Buddha Hall, Bodhisattva Hall, Arhat Hall, etc. are presented one by one, each hall is like a poem and a painting, and each Buddha statue is lifelike. Especially the statue of Sakyamuni Buddha in the Thousand Buddha Hall, with kind eyebrows and kind eyes, universal sentient beings, and the surrounding group of Arhat statues are even more different, which makes people can't help but admire the craftsmanship of the craftsman.

Play time:
In Shuanglin Temple, time seems to slow down. It is recommended that you slow down and taste every detail here. 2-3 hours of time is enough for you to establish a deep emotional bond with this ancient temple, and feel the ingenuity and tranquility from a thousand years ago.

Transportation/Transportation:
The journey to Shuanglin Temple is itself a kind of enjoyment. You can choose to take a bus and feel the pulse of the city; you can also choose to drive by yourself and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery along the way. When the vehicle slowly drove into the scenic spot, the tranquility and solemnity came quietly.

Other tips:

In Shuanglin Temple, every Buddha statue has its own story. It is recommended that you understand some related knowledge in advance, so that you can better appreciate the beauty of it.
The environment in the temple is quiet, and loud noises and flash photography are prohibited. Please respect this tranquility and solemnity, and let your soul be purified and sublimated here.
Please dress appropriately when visiting, do not wear too exposed or casual clothes. This is not only respect for the ancient temple, but also a kind of self-cultivation.
If time permits, you might as well have a cup of tea or a vegetarian meal in the temple. In this Zen life, you will find inner peace and joy.

Shuanglin Temple, like a poem flowing for thousands of years, tells endless stories and wisdom. Here, you can slow down and feel the tranquility and solemnity from a thousand years ago.

Post by Carter~Mitchell-Samuel | Oct 9, 2024