Lama Temple (Building(s))

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Yonghegong Lama Temple Building(s) 16 sections, 18 items and 39 pictures

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Ceremonial Gate Way
Paifang - Pailou

Zhaotai Gate

Bell Tower
1744
It was built in 1744. Ther is a bell inside. Lama ring it when hold the ceremony.

West Pavilion
1744
There is a stela of white marble inside. The inscription of the tablet is in Mandchu and Chinese, about why the Yonghegong was transformed in lamasery.

East Pavilion
1744
There is a stela of white marble inside. The inscription of the tablet is in Mandchu and Chinese, about why the Yonghegong was transformed in lamasery.

Hall of the Heavenly Kings (7)
Tian Wang Dian or Devaraja Hall
Yonghe Gate
1694
The Hall of the Heavenly Kings is the southernmost of the main halls, it served originally as the main entrance to the monastery. In the center of the hall stands a statue of the Maitreya Buddha, along the walls statues of the four Heavenly Kings are arranged.

Pavilion of the stele with Four Languages (1)
Stele is inscribed in Manchu, Han, Tibetan and Mongolian.

Hall of Harmony and Peace (3)
Yonghedian - Yonghegong
1694
The central altar has the Buddhas of the three ages. The middle one is Sakyamuni(the Present). The Past Buddha is to the left and the Future Buddha is to the right.

Hall of Everlasting Protection (1)
Yongyoudian
1694
On the altar is a statue of Amitayus (Longevity Buddha), with Bhaisajyaguru (medecine Buddha) to the right and Simhanada (meaning Wisdom)to the left.

West Accompanying Hall (3)
1744
The middle Buddha is Sakyamuni. Beside him are eight Bodhisattvas.

Hall of the Wheel of the Law (1)
Falundian
It was named Falundian after the Yonghegong was transformed into the lamasery in 1744. On the alter Tsongkhapa, who founded Yellow Sect of Lamaism.

Pavilion of Ten Thousand Happinesses (1)
Wan Fu Ge - Wanfuge
between 1748 and 1750
The Pavilion of Ten Thousand Happinesses contains a 26m tall statue of the Maitreya Buddha carved from a single piece of White Sandalwood. The statue is one of three artworks in the Temple which were included in the Guinness Book of Records in 1993.

Yansui Pavilion
between 1748 and 1750
There is a big "Lotus Throne" in which the Longevity Buddhas are sitting.

Yong Kang Pavilion
between 1748 and 1750
There is a like-tower niche which named Dharmacakra-Pravartana (prayer wheel). In the niche, a Longevity Buddha.

Yamudaga Building
1744
The middle on is Diamond of Power and Virtue. The right one is Ksitigarbha (Dizang Buddha). The left one is Guanyu (meaning protection).

Zhaofo Building (1)
Zhaofe Building
1694
Sakyamuni Buddha is standing inside. Beside him are Kasyapa and Ananda.

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