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If you can't go to Tibet, then visit the Guangren Temple in Xi'an!

🌈 Guangren Temple, located at the northwest corner within the Ming city wall of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, is the only main practice site of Green Tara in China, and also the only Gelug sect monastery in the Shaanxi region. 🔥 The eight treasures of Xi'an Guangren Temple: 1️⃣ The stele of Guangren Temple inscribed by Emperor Kangxi himself. 2️⃣ The original manuscript of the stele inscription written by Emperor Kangxi. 3️⃣ The Ming Dynasty version of the 'Great Perfection of Wisdom Sutra' with 6600 volumes, a rare ancient Buddhist text in China. 4️⃣ A white marble lotus flower tank bestowed by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. 5️⃣ The Tang Dynasty lotus throne that supports the life-sized statue of the Buddha at the age of twelve. 6️⃣ A pair of nanmu dragon lanterns gifted to Guangren Temple by Empress Dowager Cixi during her westward journey. 7️⃣ A precious sandalwood offering stand from the Qing Dynasty. 8️⃣ The ever-burning eternal lamp. ⏰ Opening hours: 08:00-18:00 🎫 Ticket: Free 🚌 Transportation: Take buses 506, 507, 703, 714, 118, 301 and get off at Yuxiang Gate
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Posted: Apr 20, 2024
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