Kuan Yin Temple (05/11/08) - Page 2

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Before entering Foster Botanical Gardens we stopped by the Kuan Yin Temple. They were about to hold services so our time was limited but we ended up having a nice picnic out front while listening to the chants floating on the winds.
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DaBoyZ05 > Kuan Yin Temple (05/11/08) photo

DaBoyZ05 > Also spelled Guanyin, Kuan Yin is the Chinese goddess of mercy, and there are Buddhist temples devoted to her around the world.

DaBoyZ05 > Compared to some of the others, the Honolulu edition is modest, a traditional-appearing Chinese structure complete with red-painted pillars, a green-tile roof and an elaborate, carved altar inside the main room, which is open on all sides.

DaBoyZ05 > Luckily, the building is enfolded within Foster Botanical Gardens and the view from within is green, green and more green.

DaBoyZ05 > Fruits are stacked on the altar to promote fertility.

DaBoyZ05 > The temple generally smells of incense, and shaven-headed Buddhist nuns discourage photography.

DaBoyZ05 > The temple has been on this site since 1880 and it is unknown how many editions of the structure have been built or modified.

DaBoyZ05 > As in other Kuan Yin temples, the goddess (she changed gender in the 12th century) occupies pride of place on the main altar.

DaBoyZ05 > She is depicted as a graceful, slender woman, generally in a modest, flowing white gown and bare feet.

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