🛕 Mahavira Hall – The Beating Heart of Shaolin Temple

#chinatravel #henantravel #august2025 #temples As one of the core halls of the Shaolin Temple, the Main Shrine Hall stands as a spiritual centerpiece amid the serene slopes of Songshan. Once known as the “Hall of the Three Buddhas” or “Glazed Hall,” it has long served as a place for monks to conduct essential Buddhist rituals. 💡 Did you know? The original hall was tragically destroyed by warlord Shi Yousan in 1928. What you see today was reconstructed in 1985, with a structure designed to reflect ancient wooden architecture using modern materials. The hall faces south, features a double-eaved hip roof, intricate dragon motifs, and wraparound corridors, exuding solemn beauty and grandeur. 🌸 Inside the Hall: • 🧘♂️ Three Buddhas: Central statues of Sakyamuni, Medicine Buddha, and Amitabha, representing past, present, and future.