Fo Ya Shi (Buddha Tooth Relic Temple)

[oracle0711]

Was taking street pictures along Chinatown today and chanced upon the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. Saw quite a handful of pics thread by fellow clubsnap members and thought of contributing my version of it.

I only managed to take a few pics and entered into only the first floor of the temple. Will be going back to shoot again in the near future so will have more pics to come.

Here's Part 1 of my version (enjoy):

Origin of current context Buddhism started from India


A glimpse of the pagoda like temple


Roof tiles with eight petal like design symbolising the Dharma Wheel or Noble Eight Fold Path


Glimpse of Buddha with palm extending - peace and compassion on all sentient beings


Lighting latern symbolising the light of truth in the teachings of the Buddha

[oracle0711]

Monks in background, reciting scripture and praying before the statue of the Buddha


Another version of Buddha with palm extending


A close up version of a Buddhist monk reciting the scripture


Leaving details out for this as I did not manage to find out what it is but the design is indeed beautiful and full of details


Ok, 9 pics first. Will put up new ones as I revisit this new temple. Hope you all enjoy the pics... Happy weekend.

[lkkang]

nice, very artistic...