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Buddhist religion and meditation. Kannon of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, wooden statuette on black background
Statue of Chinese Deity. Picture taken at Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in SingaporeSimilar Chinese Mythology pics below
ShanXi Jinci is the Hall of the Holy Mother (圣母殿, Shèngmǔdiàn),It has carved wooden dragons coiled around the eight pillars that support its upward-curving double-eave roof. The complex includes a classical garden with a 3,000-year-old cypress dating.
Brick wall carved with a lion pattern, lion pattern relief.
Black myth Wukong view of Tianjin Jizhou Dule Temple Buddha
Ancient China Letterpress
Statue Daimon 2 At The Shitennoo-Ji Tempel At Osaka Japan 4-9-2016
Shanxi, China- May 2, 2023: Zishou Temple is located in the Lingshi County in Shanxi Province. Zishou Temple has a history of more than 1100 years and is famous mainly for its large Ming Dynasty frescoes and colourful sculptures of the 18 Buddhist Saints, which are truly culture treasure in China's history. Here are the two sculptured Fierce-Looking Gods usually guarding a temple gate or painted on doors.
Kyoto, Japan - October 8, 2015: Close-up of the wooden guardian at the main gate of Ninna-ji temple in Kyoto, the head temple of the Omuro school of the Shingon Sect of Buddhism.
Chinese monuments, traditional ancient buildings, exquisite carvings
tokyo, japan - december 15 2021: Statue of a Shinto gate guardian kadomori-no-kami called Kushi-Iwamato-no-kami holding a bow and arrows at Zuijin-mon gate of Kanda Myojin Shrine in Akihabara.
Fengguo Temple (Chinese: 奉国寺) is a Buddhist temple located in Yixian, Liaoning Province, China.The temple was first founded in 1020 during the Liao dynasty (916–1125)
Nara, Japan - April 22, 2016: Bishamonten is the god of prosperity (symbolised by the 'treasure tower'), the god of war and patron of warriors (symbolised by the defensive armour and offensive weapon). He brings good luck in both battle and defence.
photographed in the National Museum of China. (The National Museum of China is a free place and there are no shooting restrictions)
Discover Jinci Town's stone marvels in Taiyuan City this August. This historical gem in Shanxi Province showcases exquisite sculptures and plaques, testament to ancient Chinese craftsmanship. As you explore, encounter imposing dragons guarding time-honored buildings, each carving a window into China's rich past. Jinci Town offers a unique blend of architectural wonder and cultural significance, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking to understand the depth of Chinese heritage. Wander through centuries of wisdom etched in stone, appreciating the skill and artistry of bygone eras.
Scenery with the entrance of the gate of Yakuou-in Temple and classic temple architecture, shooting record June 6, 2021, Hachioji City, Tokyo, Japan.
Kyoto, Japan - February 3 2024 : Heian Jingu Shrine Setsubun festival. Traditional Japanese shinto ritual ceremony.
The terracotta army of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, dates from 210 B.C. The site of its discovery is a Unesco world heritage site.
Shanghai, China - October 05, 2016 - Large and golden statues in the temple, which are placed for maximum effect, and each one is a special sign and symbol for the Buddhist religion.
Buddha statue
Wakayama,Japan,Feb 6, 2022 ; Statues of the Four Heavenly Kings are placed at the middle gate of Kongobu-ji Temple.
Japanese male travelers, temple sightseeing
shuanglin temple China
Ancient China Stone Stele Inscribed in Chinese
A close-up image of the Great Buddha Hall in Mexico
Pingyao, Shanxi, China- May 2, 2023: Located very close to Pingyao Ancient City, Shuanglin Temple is hailed as “the Oriental Treasure House of Painted Sculptures” and “A Museum of Ancient Statues” where keeps over 2,000 exquisite ancient painted sculptures and lots of beautifully preserved frescoes from Yuan to Ming Dynasty (13th -17th century). It is also named as World Culture Heritage by UNESCO. These masterpieces of art and the entire architecture complex are ancient cultural splendors, infrequent folk art estates and great window to learn Buddhist culture in China. Hall of Bodhisattva has two of the best sculptures of Shuanglin Temple - a sitting Avalokitesvara with right foot up and a Wei Tuo (Skanda, a protector of the Buddhas) by her side. Here is Weituo.
Chinese buddhist ancient Sculpture in red background
Golden Statue of Liu Bei at Wuhou Temple in Chengdu, Sichuan, China on March 15, 2024
Guan Yin sculpture Thousand Hand carved of wood.
Tokyo, Japan: Yushukan Museum - elegant 1930s building by Ito Chuta, located within Yasukuni Shrine - dedicated to Japanese military activity from the start of the Meiji Restoration to the end of World War II. Yushukan, meaning \
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