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Jade Buddha Temple – Glistening with the Charm of Reverence

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Hidden away in the sacred parts of Shanghai, the Jade Buddha Temple is one of the most prominent locations in the city, given its historical and religious significance that cease not to attract many thousands of devotees to its calming shelters all year round. Drawing its essence from both the Pure Land and Chan traditions of Mahayana Buddhism, the temple is said to have been founded in the year 1882. The temple received its name …

Jade Buddha Temple – Shanghai’s Cultural Sights

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Located in Shanghai, China the Jade Buddha Temple is a world famous Buddhist temple founded in 1882. The temple is named for the two jade statues of the Buddha it was built to house. The larger of the two statues is nearly two metres tall and weighs around three tonnes. It depicts the Buddha in a seated position. The other, slightly smaller statue depicts a reclining Buddha and is thought to symbolise death. A third …

Jade Buddha Temple – an ideal place for Buddhists

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  The Jade Buddha Temple is a Buddhist shrine in Shanghai which is a frequent place of visit of many Buddhists visiting Shanghai. Starting off with two jade Buddha statues from Burma during the year 1882 the temple still remains its prestige and cultures as it was back in the years. The Jade Buddha statues are the most significant feature of the temple which has gained much popularity among devotees over the world. The seated …