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A view of the Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. /IC
A view of the Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. /IC
A cat at the Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. /IC
A cat at the Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. /IC
A cat at the Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. /IC
A cat at the Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. /IC
A view of the Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. /IC
A view of the Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. /IC
A view of the Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. /IC
A view of the Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. /IC
A cat at the Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. /IC
A cat at the Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. /IC
The serene atmosphere of the Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, touches every visitor seeking tranquility and inspiration. However, besides the grandeur and history of the temple, there are some other special creatures to behold – the cats that inhabit the Lingyin Temple. Seemingly unafraid of people and trusted companions of Buddha, the cats constantly guard this sacred site. Their warmth and friendliness affect every visitor, making people feel wonderfully in harmony with nature there.
The Sending Off the King Boat ritual, also known as Wangchuan or Ong Chun, is rooted in folk traditions centered on the veneration of Wang Ye (also called Ong Yah) – guardian deities believed to patrol on behalf of heaven, dispel plagues and protect coastal communities from disasters.