Behold the largest indoor Buddha statue in Macau. It resides right here at the Pou Tai Sin Un Temple. This temple is also known as the \u83e9\u63d0\u5802.
\u83e9\u63d0\u5802 is not just a temple. It is a serene escape in this bustling city. The temple complex has evolved over time. It is still developing today.
Let’s step inside. We can explore the main halls of \u83e9\u63d0\u5802. The oldest structure was the Hall of the Sixth Patriarch. It was built in 1927. Sadly, it was rebuilt in the 1990s.
The Great Hero Hall completed in 1991. It houses Macau’s largest indoor Buddha statue. The statue is a bronze Shakyamuni Buddha. It weighs six and a half tons. It stands 5.4 meters tall. This magnificent statue is a scaled-down replica. It’s a copy of the bronze Buddha. That Buddha resides at Hong Kong’s Po Lin Monastery. The Nanjing Casting Factory crafted this impressive statue.
Let’s move to the Universal Brightness Hall. Construction of this hall began in the 1960s. It houses the Three Treasures Buddha. These are the Buddha Ancestor, Amitabha Buddha and the Longevity Buddha.
Did you know that there used to be a small pavilion? It stood between the Great Hero Hall and the dining hall. This pavilion was called the Skanda Hall. It was dedicated to five deities. These included Skanda and the Four Heavenly Kings. Also there were the Eighteen Arhats. The Skanda Hall has been demolished. The Four Heavenly Kings are now enshrined in the rebuilt Ancestral Hall. These statues are made of Shiwan ceramics. Each one is about 90 cm tall.
\u83e9\u63d0\u5802 has a renowned vegetarian restaurant. This restaurant attracts many visitors. They come to savor its culinary delights. The temple and its gardens offer peace. This is a stark contrast to Macau’s busy streets. It’s a testament to the enduring power. The power of faith and culture. It makes \u83e9\u63d0\u5802 a must-see.