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Tsz Shan Monastery 

11/8/2016

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​Last week, we paid a visit to Tsz Shan Monastery. It’s a Buddhist temple located in Tai Po District, in the south of Hong Kong Island. Much of the building funds were donated by the Mr. Li Ka-shing, the richest man of Asia.
 
Everything was free throughout the whole visit: Free entrance (upon online reservation to limit the number of visitors each day), guided tour, shuttle bus, teas and cakes, books…..etc. This policy intends to promote Buddhism to the Hong Kong population. 
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Even though the weather was terribly hot and humid on that day, the visit was very enchanting. The tour guide was very friendly and explained every interesting detail of the monastery. I enjoyed it so much that I forgot about the “steamer-like” weather and to take photos. 

​The monastery was built using ancient building techniques as during the Tang Dynasty. Every architectural detail has a signification. The whole area is most peaceful and quiet, unlike the other side of Hong Kong Island. 
​I loved the sacred trees, the Buddhist fountains, the beautiful temples……. However, the most impressive part of the monastery is this Guanyin statue. It is made of bronze, 76 meters in height, the second highest in the world.
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 After this visit, we went to Tsim Sha Shui for the Symphony of Lights at the Victoria Harbor and a felt like a tourist! I am and will always be impressed by this skyline. 
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5 Comments
Michael
11/8/2016 07:43:43 pm

Dear Chun Wing,

Wow, what a glorious temple! One can almost feel the steamy weather just by looking at these photos. What a statue.

Marvelous shot of the red sails, as well. Hope your time in H.K. continues to treat you well.

Michael

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winnie
11/8/2016 10:59:31 pm

Hi, Wing,

How are you?

I am a Buddhist; and am very touched to see the Guan-Yin. However, I have never been there before. It is very new to me!

Hong Kong is very hot. Same in Toronto, very dry and hot. I guess this year has broken the records for the last 72 years in terms of the highest temperature. I hope it would rain to wash off the heat; however, not much.

Did you dance at all? No matter what, you must be enjoying there. I am happy for you; and happy for your parents to share some valuable time with you together.

Take Care, Stay Cool, Eat and Sleep more, Laugh more, :)

Winnie

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Invisible Wings
11/8/2016 11:49:15 pm

I have read about this monastery before. Mr. Li has in it his private meditation room with high level of security protection. According to Buddhism, he will gain much merit by building such a huge monastery. In case he is born as a human again instead of in heaven, he will still be wealthy...

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Jenny Dance Physio
13/8/2016 07:36:22 pm

Cool

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CHAN Kwan Ching link
14/8/2016 05:06:24 am

Dear Chun Wing,

Welcome back to Hong Kong! Do enjoy your time here and keep in touch!

Cheers!

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