CHI LIN NUNNERY, Visit

The hallmark of the temple is the simple elegance of the dark wood it is made of. The magnificent sloping roofs, featuring a wealth of exquisite carvings, are embellished with gilded details.

Most of the large monastery is spread out around three courtyards situated one after the other. You can enter the first through the Mountain Gate.

As soon as you enter, you’ll find the magnificent Lotus Garden, a courtyard with four ponds with lotus flowers and water lilies floating on them. The lotus flower is very important in Buddhist culture, because it represents purity. There are covered porticos along the sides of the courtyard and a large variety of potted bonsais and flowers everywhere.

Now press pause, head across the courtyard and press play after you’ve reached the Hall of Heavenly Kings,

At the center this hall you can see a statue of Buddha, sitting upon an altar, surrounded by sculptures depicting the Heavenly Kings; the four compass points which protect the temple from evil.

Press pause while you admire this space and press start when you’re ready to leave....