Beihai Park – Western Heaven Temple 西天梵境
This was the first religious building in Beihai Park that dated back to Ming dynasty.
Tag: Religion
Beihai Park – Temples on the North Bank
A filial son built these temples for his pious mother’s pleasure and blessing. Only possible if you are the emperor.
Munich Die Stadtpfarrei St. Peter “Alter Peter”
The man-made storm the Germans had once proudly called blitzkrieg had forced Munich to its knees, the townspeople once again called upon their saviour for divine restoration. From the humbled rubble and ash that was the Pfarrkirche, a new church was built.
Munich Frauenkirche
The Cathedral Church of Our Lady, aka Frauenkirche, is Munich’s most famous church and its two towers are unmistakable landmarks of the city.
Treasures – Stele with Sculpture of Zhao Qingzu (Northern Qi Dynasty)
Religious contribution in the 6th century, yes, it is always about the money.
Shaolin Martial Arts 少林功夫甲天下
For most Westerners, Shaolin is synonymous with Kungfu. Rightfully so as Shaolin is considered the origin of many kungfu stylesContinue Reading
Shaolin Pagoda Forest 少林塔林
A graveyard for Buddhist dignitaries through the ages. The Pagoda Forest at Shaolin Temple is the largest of China’s pagodaContinue Reading
Shaolin The Ancient Monastery 少林古刹
Before Shaolin Temple was synonymous with kung fu, it is a functioning temple and the founding temple for Chan (Zen)Continue Reading
Treasures – Three Caves of Binyang (Northern Wei)
The real Indiana Jones story, where the artefacts are taken and sold overseas.
Treasures – Facial Part of Clay Buddha Figure (Northern Wei)
Known as the “Mona Lisa of the East”, this national treasure in Henan has been buried in the ground for 1,500 years.