Sichuan Sheng

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Image of Golden Summit Temple located in Sichuan Sheng, China | Puxian Emei and the Golden Summit Temple
Sichuan Sheng, China

Golden Summit Temple

A golden temple atop a sacred mountain, known for its giant effigy of the revered Pu Xian

The Bodhisattva Samantabhadra, or Puxian in Chinese, is said to have meditated on Mount Emei, and has thus been dubbed protector of the area and patron Buddha of the monasterie in the region.... »

Strange Statues, Curious Places of Worship, Giant Buddhas | Edited by Clinton, Connorita and others

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