Kuan Yin Temple (05/11/08)

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 ...

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

2008-06-04T13:01:24Z

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

Fruits are stacked on the altar to promote fertility.

2008-06-04T13:02:00Z

DaBoyZ05
Fruits are stacked on the altar to promote fertility.

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

2008-06-04T13:02:50Z

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

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

2008-06-04T13:03:28Z

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.

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

2008-06-04T13:04:14Z

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

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

2008-06-04T13:04:55Z

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

Flanking her are images of a barefoot, shirtless youth in prayer, and a modest maid hiding her hands inside sleeves -- these are sometimes referred to as Da Moh and Hua Tuo, or Wie Tor and K ...

2008-06-04T13:05:24Z

DaBoyZ05
Flanking her are images of a barefoot, shirtless youth in prayer, and a modest maid hiding her hands inside sleeves -- these are sometimes referred to as Da Moh and Hua Tuo, or Wie Tor and K ...

Kuan Yin is an abbreviated name for "One Who Sees and Hears the Cry from the Human World."

2008-06-04T13:05:38Z

DaBoyZ05
Kuan Yin is an abbreviated name for "One Who Sees and Hears the Cry from the Human World."

Women are her primary worshippers, but this goddess also comforts the troubled, the sick, the lost, the senile and the unfortunate, as well as protects seafarers, farmers and travelers -- ju ...

2008-06-04T13:06:07Z

DaBoyZ05
Women are her primary worshippers, but this goddess also comforts the troubled, the sick, the lost, the senile and the unfortunate, as well as protects seafarers, farmers and travelers -- ju ...