Licchavi Vimalakirti came to the foot of that tree and said to me, Reverend Sariputra, this is not the way to absorb yourself in contemplation. You should absorb yourself in contemplation so that neither body nor mind appear anywhere in the triple world. You should absorb yourself in contemplation in such a way that you can manifest all ordinary behavior without forsaking cessation. You should absorb yourself in contemplation in such a way that you can manifest the nature of an ordinary person without abandoning your cultivated spiritual nature.

Kek Lok Si (Malaysian Temple).

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Kek Lok Si (Malaysian Temple). Feb 23, 2006 22:39:41 GMT 1

Post by Shi Da Dao on Feb 23, 2006 22:39:41 GMT 1

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'One of Southeast Asia's finest Buddhist temples, Kek Lok Si is situated on a hill known as Crane Hill in Penang, Malaysia. Construction of the temple started in 1893, but it was only in 1930 that the Pagoda of Ten Thousands Buddhas, was completed. A Gigantic statue, which is the latest addition to the temple, is a 30.2m bronze statue of Avalokitesvara - Goddess of Mercy or Guan Yin - on the hillside above the pagoda. This statue was completed at the end of 2002.

Featuring a turtle pond, gardens, sculptures, and shrines, the temple is set against scenic surroundings of beauty and tranquility. The entrance at the foot of the hill takes visitors up 193 steps to the main hall.'

Last Edit: Feb 23, 2006 22:40:43 GMT 1 by Shi Da Dao

Om Mani Padme Hum

In striving to perform one's religious duty, the first thing is to observe the rules of discipline. For discipline is the fundamental of the Supreme Bodhi; discipline begets immutability and immutability begets wisdom. Master Xu Yun.