Leiyin Temple

The Leiyin temple was constructed during the Ming Dynasty and reconstructed in the Qing Dynasty. In the temple, there is a square courtyard with two layers of eaves, which is small but very elegant. The first hall is dedicated to Sakyamuni, approximately 2.6 meters in height. On both sides of Sakyamuni, god of Universal Benevolence and Wisdom and 18 seated arhats. Behind the first hall, lies the Hall of Mercy Goddess, which was constructed in 1991 and dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy with numerous eyes and arms. The statue is 48 meters in height and made of cypress. Her palms are together in worship and the numerous arms take the shape of “Falun”, which means the wheel of law in Buddhism. The statue of the Goddess with its particular character is itself unique and only can be seen on Mountain Emei.

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