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The Guanyin Hall, Tea House and Vegetarian Restaurant

In the Guanyin Hall there is a bronze sculpture of Guanyin in 2 meters high made in the Ming dynasty. Avalokitesvara has always been the Bodhisattva frequently worshipped by Chinese Buddhist disciples, therefore, it is one of the main worshipping places for worshippers. The usual portrait of Guanyin is beautiful with womanly features, a flower garland on the head, bright and colorful clothes, just like a lady in ancient China. However in the legend Avalokitesvara is a man, naturally, people may ask whether Guanyin is a man or a woman. According to the Buddhist principles, Bodhisattva is a saint with no leak (i.e. with pure and passionless wisdom), and a great Dharma body with no such distinction of a man or a woman. In order to help people in their salvation, the Bodhisattva can appear in various forms.

 See: The Guanyin Paintings in the Song, Ming and Qing Dynasties.

The teahouse on the side of the Hall is a place for tea and break for tourists and worshippers.

 The Vegetarian Restaurant provides vegetarian food for the pilgrims and visitors at home and abroad. Usually it serves noodles, vegetarian dishes and cakes. The vegetarian food in the Jade Buddha Monastery with different designs and cooking techniques attracts customers widely and enjoys a long history. Every Autumn Festival, the restaurant also provides vegetarian moon cakes to people. Because of its exquisite flavor and choice ingredients, they are in great demand in successive years.

 
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