金龙山万佛寺

The Buddha is referred to as a person with great compassion and wisdom, a title symbolizing the Tathagata's great compassion, supreme wisdom, immense virtue, supernatural abilities, and heroic strength to overcome obstacles. This embodies infinite merits and dignity. As such, the Buddha Shrine Hall serves as the main hall of Monastery, dedicated to enshrining Buddha statues.

The Buddha Shrine Hall, built in 1996, enshrines the past, present and future Buddhas. At the center is Shakyamuni Buddha, the teacher of the Saha world, flanked by Ananda, renowned for his vast knowledge, and Mahakasyapa, known for his ascetic practices, symbolizing the aligning of understanding and practice in Buddhism. Within the hall are eight meticulously creafted relief murals inspired by the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, vividly illustrating the sermons of Shayamuni Buddha. The exterior features additional relief sculptures depicting key events from Shakyamuni Buddha's life and his teachings.

On the right side of the hall resides the Medicine Buddha, master of the Eastern Pure Lapis Lazuli World, accompanied by the Bodhisattvas of Sunlight Radiance and Moonlight Radiance. On the left side stands Amitabha Buddha, master of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, flanked by Avalokiteshvara and Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattvas.
 

The Medicine Buddha, also known as Bhaiṣajyaguru Vaidūryaprabha Tathāgata, is worshipped primarily for blessings of peace and well-being in this life. His Twelve Great Vows aim to relieve the suffering of sentient beings, ensuring their physical and mental comfort. Devout worshippers who offer respect or chant his sacred name can dispel calamities, extend their lifespan, heal illnesses, alleviate pain, and eliminate hardships, thereby attaining freedom from poverty.

 

Amitabha Buddha, also known as the Buddha of Infinite Life, made 48 great vows to liberate sentient beings with profound compassion. His faith is deeply rooted, reflected in the saying, "Every household has Amitabha; every family has Avalokiteshvara." By sincerely chanting “Namo Amitabha Buddha,” devotees pray for the cessation of suffering, the attainment of peace, karmic purity, and the realization of auspiciousness, harmony, and peace, as if they have entered the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.

 

The hall also enshrines Manjushri and Samantabhadra Bodhisattvas. Manjushri represents wisdom and is depicted riding a lion, symbolizing his formidable intellect and power to sever ignorance and dispel delusions. He is revered in Mahayana Buddhism as the Bodhisattva of supreme wisdom. Samantabhadra Bodhisattva exemplifies virtuous conduct and rides a six-tusked white elephant, signifying gentleness, boundless compassion, and immense strength. Together, these two Bodhisattvas embody the essential Mahayana virtues of wisdom and practice.