Beijing Travel ~ Lama Temple

#100 Ways to Travel Lama Temple - "Emperor Yongzheng's Night Residence, Three Buddhas, and Their Origins" Lama Temple Introduction: Originally named "Yin'an Hall", it is now the main hall. The "Three Buddhas of the Past, Present and Future" are enshrined in the hall, and the Eighteen Arhats are enshrined on both sides of the hall. There are four east and west side halls outside the hall, called the "Four Learning Halls". In addition to being the bedroom of Emperor Yongzheng, the Lama Temple is also the largest "Tibetan Buddhist Temple" in Beijing and the birthplace of Emperor Qianlong. Although the Lama Temple is engraved with the imprint of the royal family, Buddhist elements are prevalent. You can also feel the full religious heritage under the full "sound of Buddhist chants"! ! 📖 Additional knowledge: "Three Buddhas of the Past, Present and Future" is a Buddhist concept that states that there are three forms of Buddha, namely "Buddha of the Past", "Buddha of the Present" and "Buddha of the Future", corresponding to "Medicine Buddha", "Shakyamuni" and "Maitreya Buddha" respectively. Featured Activities: "Laba Congee" refers to the custom of eating Laba Congee on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month every year. During the Qing Dynasty, there was a custom of eating Laba Congee throughout the palace. Not only that, a grand Laba Ceremony was held in Lama Temple every year. Today, people in the capital still wait outside the Lama Temple early on Laba Day, but there is no longer any distinction between classes when it comes to distributing Laba porridge. Everyone, regardless of whether they are Chinese or foreign, male or female, young or old, gets a bowl and prays for peace. "Fighting ghosts": Every year from the 23rd day of the first lunar month to the first day of the second lunar month, a great prayer ceremony is held. On the last two days, a grand "Vajra Exorcist Dance" performance will be held in this courtyard. This performance has a strong Tibetan Nuo opera style. The lamas in the temple wear costumes and masks on their faces, and perform various dance moves to exorcise ghosts. The "ghosts" actually refer to people's own inner demons. history: It was first built in the Ming Dynasty and was originally just an official residence for eunuchs. In the 33rd year of Emperor Kangxi's reign (1694), the residence of Prince Yong Yinzhen was built on the old site. After Emperor Yongzheng ascended the throne, he converted the front half into the upper courtyard of the Yellow Sect and used the back half as a temporary palace. Later, the temporary palace was burned down by fire. In the third year of Yongzheng's reign, it was renamed "Yonghe Palace". In the ninth year of Qianlong's reign, Yonghe Palace officially became a Buddhist temple. 🕰️Business hours: Winter (November 1st - March 31st of the following year) 9:00-16:00 Summer (April 1st - October 31st) 9:00-16:30 (⚠️Business hours will change during the Spring Festival holiday, please pay attention) 📍Address: No. 12, Lama Temple Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 💰Per capita consumption: Adults RMB 25 Children under 120cm in height are free of charge Half-price discount for university, middle school and elementary school students (with vouchers) Senior citizens can enjoy half-price discount with their Senior Citizen Card 🚴Transportation: Take Metro Line 2 or Line 5 to Lama Temple and exit from Exit C. 💞Recommended reasons: 1. A Buddhist holy place. If you believe in Buddhism, it is a good place for you to make a pilgrimage! ! 2. A place suitable for cleansing body and mind 3. Laba porridge and the custom of fighting ghosts are worth experiencing 🗓️Itinerary: Confucius Temple-Longhe Temple-Berlin Temple #Lama Temple #Tibetan Buddhism #Laba porridge #Emperor Yongzheng # Ghost hunting customs