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Eryan Temple
Spectacular temple renovations lure tourists and pilgrims
Built in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the temple is exquisite with a delicate exterior and interior. Two old gingko trees on either side of the front gate are said to have been planted in the Song Dynasty (960-1279).
The main Mahavira Hall is roofed with crystalline azure glaze and pillars are carved with Buddhist symbols.
The Yufo (Jade Buddha) Tower near the main hall contains a Shakyamuni statue carved from a giant piece of white jade. It's on the top floor and weighs almost 2 tons.
Once the temple contained a 2-meter-high Thousand-Hands Guanyin Buddha statue made from a century-old camphor tree. It was burned to ashes by Red Guards during the "cultural revolution" (1966-76).
Buddhist visitors to the temple first burn incense in the main hall and then enter a small room containing the Yaoshi Buddha or Buddha of Medicine, said to confer blessings of good health and cure the greed, madness and insanity of mortals.
Address: 1749 Huhang Rd
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