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Showing  1 - 25 of 32 Records
Sangharama Bodhisattva in Zhihua Hall (Zhihuadian, Hall of Transforming Wisdom), front
  • Title Translation: 智化殿伽蓝菩萨 , 正面
  • Period: Ming, c. 1444 C.E.
  • Project: Beijing Zhihua Temple
  • Work Description: Sangharama, also known by the name Guan Yu, refers to a "temple" or "monastery." In Chinese Buddhism, Guan Yu is revered by most practising Buddhists as a heavenly protector of the Buddhist dharma.

Dazhi Hall (Dazhidian, Hall of Great Wisdom), seated bodhisattva
  • Title Translation: 大智殿 , 坐菩萨
  • Period: Ming, c. 1444 C.E.
  • Project: Beijing Zhihua Temple
  • Work Description: The Dazhi Hall is located east of the Zhihua Hall and opposite from the Sutra Hall. The hall initially enshrined three bodhisattvas, Avolokiteśvara attended by Mañjuśrī and Samantabhadra on an altar. Though different in function and interior layout, the Dazhi Hall has the exact measurements and structure as the Sutra Hall, its counterpart across from the courtyard.

Dizang Bodhisattva with the Ten Kings of Hell Mural from Zhihua Hall (Zhihuadian, Hall of Transforming Wisdom), full mural
  • Title Translation: 智化殿壁画, "地藏菩萨与十府冥王" , 全壁画
  • Period: Ming, unknown
  • Project: Beijing Zhihua Temple

Dazhi Hall (Dazhidian, Hall of Great Wisdom), Manjusuri
  • Title Translation: 大智殿 , 三坐菩萨
  • Period: Ming, c. 1444 C.E.
  • Project: Beijing Zhihua Temple
  • Work Description: The Dazhi Hall is located east of the Zhihua Hall and opposite from the Sutra Hall. The hall initially enshrined three bodhisattvas, Avolokiteśvara attended by Mañjuśrī and Samantabhadra on an altar. Though different in function and interior layout, the Dazhi Hall has the exact measurements and structure as the Sutra Hall, its counterpart across from the courtyard.

Dazhi Hall (Dazhidian, Hall of Great Wisdom), seated bodhisattva
  • Title Translation: 大智殿 , 坐菩萨
  • Period: Ming, c. 1444 C.E.
  • Project: Beijing Zhihua Temple
  • Work Description: The Dazhi Hall is located east of the Zhihua Hall and opposite from the Sutra Hall. The hall initially enshrined three bodhisattvas, Avolokiteśvara attended by Mañjuśrī and Samantabhadra on an altar. Though different in function and interior layout, the Dazhi Hall has the exact measurements and structure as the Sutra Hall, its counterpart across from the courtyard.

Skanda Bodhisattva in Zhihua Hall (Zhihuadian, Hall of Transforming Wisdom)
  • Title Translation: 智化殿韦陀菩萨
  • Period: Ming, c. 1444 C.E.
  • Project: Beijing Zhihua Temple
  • Work Description: Skanda, known as Weituo in Chinese, is a devoted guardian of Buddhist monasteries who protects the teachings of Buddhism. He is always depicted as a young and robust warrior in full armor.

Dazhi Hall (Dazhidian, Hall of Great Wisdom), altar
  • Title Translation: 大智殿 , 祭坛
  • Period: Ming, c. 1444 C.E.
  • Project: Beijing Zhihua Temple
  • Work Description: The Dazhi Hall is located east of the Zhihua Hall and opposite from the Sutra Hall. The hall initially enshrined three bodhisattvas, Avolokiteśvara attended by Mañjuśrī and Samantabhadra on an altar. Though different in function and interior layout, the Dazhi Hall has the exact measurements and structure as the Sutra Hall, its counterpart across from the courtyard.

Skanda Bodhisattva in Zhihua Hall (Zhihuadian, Hall of Transforming Wisdom), front
  • Title Translation: 智化殿韦陀菩萨 , 正面
  • Period: Ming, c. 1444 C.E.
  • Project: Beijing Zhihua Temple
  • Work Description: Skanda, known as Weituo in Chinese, is a devoted guardian of Buddhist monasteries who protects the teachings of Buddhism. He is always depicted as a young and robust warrior in full armor.

Dizang Bodhisattva with the Ten Kings of Hell Mural from Zhihua Hall (Zhihuadian, Hall of Transforming Wisdom), Daoming monk and five of Ten Kings of Hell
  • Title Translation: 智化殿壁画"地藏菩萨与十府冥王" , 道明和尚和冥府五王
  • Period: Ming, unknown
  • Project: Beijing Zhihua Temple

Dizang Bodhisattva with the Ten Kings of Hell Mural from Zhihua Hall (Zhihuadian, Hall of Transforming Wisdom), Dizang
  • Title Translation: 智化殿壁画"地藏菩萨与十府冥王" , 地藏菩萨
  • Period: Ming, unknown
  • Project: Beijing Zhihua Temple

Dazhi Hall (Dazhidian, Hall of Great Wisdom), Avalokitesvara
  • Title Translation: 大智殿 , 观音
  • Period: Ming, c. 1444 C.E.
  • Project: Beijing Zhihua Temple
  • Work Description: The Dazhi Hall is located east of the Zhihua Hall and opposite from the Sutra Hall. The hall initially enshrined three bodhisattvas, Avolokiteśvara attended by Mañjuśrī and Samantabhadra on an altar. Though different in function and interior layout, the Dazhi Hall has the exact measurements and structure as the Sutra Hall, its counterpart across from the courtyard.

Dazhi Hall (Dazhidian, Hall of Great Wisdom), three seated bodhisattvas
  • Title Translation: 大智殿 , 三尊坐菩萨
  • Period: Ming, c. 1444 C.E.
  • Project: Beijing Zhihua Temple
  • Work Description: The Dazhi Hall is located east of the Zhihua Hall and opposite from the Sutra Hall. The hall initially enshrined three bodhisattvas, Avolokiteśvara attended by Mañjuśrī and Samantabhadra on an altar. Though different in function and interior layout, the Dazhi Hall has the exact measurements and structure as the Sutra Hall, its counterpart across from the courtyard.

Dazhi Hall (Dazhidian, Hall of Great Wisdom), seated bodhisattva
  • Title Translation: 大智殿 , 坐菩萨
  • Period: Ming, c. 1444 C.E.
  • Project: Beijing Zhihua Temple
  • Work Description: The Dazhi Hall is located east of the Zhihua Hall and opposite from the Sutra Hall. The hall initially enshrined three bodhisattvas, Avolokiteśvara attended by Mañjuśrī and Samantabhadra on an altar. Though different in function and interior layout, the Dazhi Hall has the exact measurements and structure as the Sutra Hall, its counterpart across from the courtyard.

Dazhi Hall (Dazhidian, Hall of Great Wisdom), elephant figure
  • Title Translation: 大智殿 , 小象形象
  • Period: Ming, c. 1444 C.E.
  • Project: Beijing Zhihua Temple
  • Work Description: The Dazhi Hall is located east of the Zhihua Hall and opposite from the Sutra Hall. The hall initially enshrined three bodhisattvas, Avolokiteśvara attended by Mañjuśrī and Samantabhadra on an altar. Though different in function and interior layout, the Dazhi Hall has the exact measurements and structure as the Sutra Hall, its counterpart across from the courtyard.

Dizang Bodhisattva with the Ten Kings of Hell Mural from Zhihua Hall (Zhihuadian, Hall of Transforming Wisdom), Daoming monk and five of Ten Kings of Hell
  • Title Translation: 智化殿壁画"地藏菩萨与十府冥王" , 道明和尚和冥府五王
  • Period: Ming, unknown
  • Project: Beijing Zhihua Temple

Dizang Bodhisattva with the Ten Kings of Hell Mural from Zhihua Hall (Zhihuadian, Hall of Transforming Wisdom), Dizang
  • Title Translation: 智化殿壁画"地藏菩萨与十府冥王" , 地藏菩萨
  • Period: Ming, unknown
  • Project: Beijing Zhihua Temple

Dizang Bodhisattva with the Ten Kings of Hell Mural from Zhihua Hall (Zhihuadian, Hall of Transforming Wisdom), full mural
  • Title Translation: 智化殿壁画"地藏菩萨与十府冥王" , 全壁画
  • Period: Ming, unknown
  • Project: Beijing Zhihua Temple

Dizang Bodhisattva with the Ten Kings of Hell Mural from Zhihua Hall (Zhihuadian, Hall of Transforming Wisdom), Dizang
  • Title Translation: 智化殿壁画"地藏菩萨与十府冥王" , 地藏菩萨
  • Period: Ming, unknown
  • Project: Beijing Zhihua Temple

Dizang Bodhisattva with the Ten Kings of Hell Mural from Zhihua Hall (Zhihuadian, Hall of Transforming Wisdom), Daoming monk and five of Ten Kings of Hell
  • Title Translation: 智化殿壁画"地藏菩萨与十府冥王" , 道明和尚和冥府五王
  • Period: Ming, unknown
  • Project: Beijing Zhihua Temple

Dizang Bodhisattva with the Ten Kings of Hell Mural from Zhihua Hall (Zhihuadian, Hall of Transforming Wisdom), full mural
  • Title Translation: 智化殿壁画"地藏菩萨与十府冥王" , 全壁画
  • Period: Ming, unknown
  • Project: Beijing Zhihua Temple

Dazhi Hall (Dazhidian, Hall of Great Wisdom), Manjusuri
  • Title Translation: 大智殿 , 文殊
  • Period: Ming, c. 1444 C.E.
  • Project: Beijing Zhihua Temple
  • Work Description: The Dazhi Hall is located east of the Zhihua Hall and opposite from the Sutra Hall. The hall initially enshrined three bodhisattvas, Avolokiteśvara attended by Mañjuśrī and Samantabhadra on an altar. Though different in function and interior layout, the Dazhi Hall has the exact measurements and structure as the Sutra Hall, its counterpart across from the courtyard.

Dazhi Hall (Dazhidian, Hall of Great Wisdom), three seated bodhisattvas
  • Title Translation: 大智殿 , 三坐菩萨
  • Period: Ming, c. 1444 C.E.
  • Project: Beijing Zhihua Temple
  • Work Description: The Dazhi Hall is located east of the Zhihua Hall and opposite from the Sutra Hall. The hall initially enshrined three bodhisattvas, Avolokiteśvara attended by Mañjuśrī and Samantabhadra on an altar. Though different in function and interior layout, the Dazhi Hall has the exact measurements and structure as the Sutra Hall, its counterpart across from the courtyard.

Dazhi Hall (Dazhidian, Hall of Great Wisdom), altar
  • Title Translation: 大智殿 , 祭坛
  • Period: Ming, c. 1444 C.E.
  • Project: Beijing Zhihua Temple
  • Work Description: The Dazhi Hall is located east of the Zhihua Hall and opposite from the Sutra Hall. The hall initially enshrined three bodhisattvas, Avolokiteśvara attended by Mañjuśrī and Samantabhadra on an altar. Though different in function and interior layout, the Dazhi Hall has the exact measurements and structure as the Sutra Hall, its counterpart across from the courtyard.

Sangharama Bodhisattva in Zhihua Hall (Zhihuadian, Hall of Transforming Wisdom)
  • Title Translation: 智化殿伽蓝菩萨
  • Period: Ming, c. 1444 C.E.
  • Project: Beijing Zhihua Temple
  • Work Description: Sangharama, also known by the name Guan Yu, refers to a "temple" or "monastery." In Chinese Buddhism, Guan Yu is revered by most practising Buddhists as a heavenly protector of the Buddhist dharma.

Dizang Bodhisattva with the Ten Kings of Hell Mural from Zhihua Hall (Zhihuadian, Hall of Transforming Wisdom), Elder Min and five of Ten Kings of Hell
  • Title Translation: 智化殿壁画"地藏菩萨与十府冥王" , 闵长者和冥府五王
  • Period: Ming, c. 1444 C.E.
  • Project: Beijing Zhihua Temple