Jinzhen Octagonal Pavilion

Jinzhen Octagonal Pavilion (jinzhen bajiaoting) is a Buddhist landmark in Xishuangbanna.This area, being close to the birth place of Sakymuni, is home to numerous faithful adherents of Buddhism. To pay homage to Buddha, residents here constructed a temple according to the octagonal shape of Sakymuni's golden cap in 1701.

The temple is composed of three parts: the base is made from brick, the body and roof, from wood. Delicate golden pictures and patterns adorn the outer walls of the temple and inside stands and impressive golden statu fo Buddah. The roof of the pavilion is novel with a fantastic eight-sectioned ten-tiered roof rising steeply to a round cupola, topped by a 4-meter-high iron pole. Round the roof hang pretty copper bells. On the 15th and 30th of every month (Tai year), all Buddhas in Jinzhen congregate here to listen to the local eminent monk deliver his sermon.

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