Shrine Xá Lợi Pagoda



the gilded statue of gautama buddha dominates shrine.


the statue of gautama depicts buddha seated in meditation on lotus blossom. wearing garb of monk. usual, depicted ears lengthened use of jewelry (indicating royal origins), closely cropped curly hair (indicating renunciation of worldly life), , large protuberance on head (indicating aptitude). behind head sun disc. statue crafted sculptors biên hòa, city north of hồ chí minh city. has been in current state since 1969, when gold coating applied it. in front of statue of gautama buddha shrine dedicated relics of buddha, relics being held in small stupa. towards front of shrine small porcelain image of laughing buddha maitreya, buddha of future. between small statue of maitreya , large statue of gautama golden image of multi-armed cundi (chuan de) bodhisattva sitting in meditation on lotus blossom. bodhisattva s many hands grasp familiar attributes such sword, wheel, , trident. elegant chinese-style vases on either side of shrine hold flowers of various colors.







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