Visitors to Hong Kong are drawn to the area for its unique culture, wonderful food, and fabulous shopping. While many come to Hong Kong on business travel, everyone will be struck by the incredible city skyline and vibrant urban buzz. Travelers will want to check out the amenities offered by the five star hotels in Hong Kong and the incredible food offered at the many world class restaurants.
One site that is worth seeing in Hong Kong is the Temple of Ten Thousand Buddhas. Located in the town of Sha Tin (part of Hong Kong’s New Territories), this Monastery was founded in 1951 by the Venerable Yuet Kai. Construction took several years, with the monastery being completed in 1957. Both the Pagoda and Main Temple are designated Grade III Historic Buildings, which means they will be considered for monument status once they reach the necessary age.
The Monastery, which is reached by climbing over four hundred steps, includes five temples and four pavillions as well as the famous nine-story Pagoda. Opposite the Pagoda is the main Temple. The statues for which the Temple is named are housed in five separate halls. Over 12800 individual buddhas line the walls, each in a different posture. The area between the two landmarks is known as the Vitasoda – Kwun Yam Pavilion and it is flanked by eighteen Arhans. The Sanantabhadra and Manjusri Pavilions are also located on lower portion of the Monastery.
The upper portion of the Monastery includes four additional temples: The Candi Buddha Temple, the Temple of the Nei Tor (Amita) Buddha, the Temple of the God of Heaven, and the Kwun Yam Temple. Each features a large Buddha statue.