Thursday, March 1, 2007

Permanent Residence Compound Gateway


The Permanent Residence Compound is comprised of, “… seven courtyards for worshipping Buddha, sitting in meditation, chanting scriptures, reception, collecting books and undertaking religious ceremonies as well as for residence of abbotting monks and deacons and process of routine affairs. The Permanent Residence Compound is 16 meters wide and 360 meters long, with a land area of 57,600 square meters.” Handbook for Shaolin Temple Tour ©2006
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