Huayan
Temple, is located in the southwestern part of Datong city and 1km west
of the Nine Dragon Screen. Named after the Huayan sect of Buddhism, it
is one of the biggest temples in China.
Huayan Temple is divided
into the
Upper Huayan Temple and the Lower Huayan Temple. the Upper Huayan Temple
is considered to be one of the two biggest Buddhist halls existent in
China. It was built under the Liao Dynasty in 1062. The Great Temple of
Treasure faces to the east. There are five statues of Buddhas and 20 statues
of lokapalas in the center of the hall, which covers 1,559 square metres.
The Lower
Huayan Temple is smaller than the upper, but has a touch of quaintness.
The Bojiajiaocang Hall of the temple contains some Liao Dynasty statues
and some heavenly deities. The Trinity Buddhas comprising the Past Buddha,
the Present Buddha and the future Buddha are enshrined and worshipped
here.
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