Name: Admire exquisite Ming-era Buddhist statues at Beijing's Zhihua Temple
Uploaded: 2026-10-08T17:08:03+08:00
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Description: The three Buddhist statues in the Tathagata Hall of Beijing's Zhihua Temple showcase the exquisite craftsmanship of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Buddhist sculpture.

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The three Buddhist statues in the Tathagata Hall of Beijing's Zhihua Temple showcase the exquisite craftsmanship of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Buddhist sculpture.

Three Ming Dynasty Buddhist statues are seen at the Zhihua Temple in Beijing. /CGTN

A statue of Shakyamuni Buddha is seen at the Zhihua Temple in Beijing. /CGTN

Buddhist figures set into small niches are seen in the Tathagata Hall of the Zhihua Temple in Beijing. /CGTN

The central figure is a finely sculpted statue of Shakyamuni Buddha. He is accompanied by two crowned figures, whose robes feature painted patterns that simulate embroidery and finely woven textiles.

A statue of Indra, king of the Hindu gods, is seen at the Zhihua Temple in Beijing. /CGTN

A statue of the Hindu god Brahma is seen at the Zhihua Temple in Beijing. /CGTN

The robe of the Brahma statue at the Zhihua Temple in Beijing features exquisite patterns. /CGTN

The Zhihua Temple, now home to the Beijing Museum for Cultural Heritage Exchanges, was originally built in 1444. Eleven Buddhist statues at the temple were restored from 2003 to 2004, bringing these fine examples of Ming Dynasty Buddhist art back to their former splendor.

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