Hong Kong. The better side to China, in my personal opinion. It's been said plenty of times before and I'll say it as well, it's a land where the West and East perfectly meet and mesh into one. Full of wonders, sights, good eats, and a melting pot of different faces. Towering high-rises and skyscrapers come to mind when I think of Hong Kong but behind all those majestic buildings lie the culture and natural beauty of Hong Kong. One such place is Ten Thousand Buddha Monastery.
This is the main hall of the Ten Thousand Buddhas. Originally it was ten thousand pictures of different Buddhas but currently it has gone up to thirteen thousand!
Located on the opposite side of the Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas stands this beautiful pagoda. We were unable to to access it and walk the stairs to the top as it was closed off.
Located in the Sha Tin area of Hong Kong is a mild hike of a mountain where Ten Thousand Buddha Monastery is located. All throughout the mountain are statues of different characters, each with a different pose. Some with animals and others with objects of varying types. Each statue seems to have it's own personality which creates a story in it's own. Quite the sight to see and can erect some feels.
These statues are not made of gold or anything. What it is made of I do not know exactly but the mountain is darted with statues like these all over.
You'll see them everywhere as you hike up the mountain.
3 Buddha statues surrounds by female statues. If you know the story behind this, please share for I do not know.
Literally.....everywhere. Even among the greenery.
The mountain is lush with greenery and beautiful sights overlooking parts of the Sha Tin area. It attracts many tourists and locals alike with it's culture, history and all around vibes.
As with most Buddhist tradition, you can burn incense and pay your respects.
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