Shanghai Jade Buddha Temple [Shanghai]

Jade Buddha Temple (Yufo Si) was built during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty (A.D. 1875-1909) and burned down in the early 20th century. In 1918, Jade Buddha Temple was rebuilt on Anyuan Road. The construction of the temple is in the magnificent architectural style of the Song Dynasty. The temple is composed of several compounds such as the Halls of Heavenly Kings, the Main Hall, the Hall of the Sleeping Buddha and the Hall of the Jade Buddha. There are monks currently living in the Temple and the Temple houses Shanghai Buddhist Institute. Many ancient statues, paintings, a complete set of Buddhist scriptures (printed in the Qing Dynasty) and over 7000 Dazang sutras are kept.

In the temple, there are two precious jade Buddhist statues. They are not only rare cultural relics but also porcelain artworks. Both the Sitting Buddha and the Recumbent Buddha are carved with whole white jade. The sparkling and crystal-clear white jade gives the Buddhas the beauty of sanctity.

The Sitting Buddha is 190 centimeters high and encrusted by the agate and the emerald, portraying the Buddha at the moment of his meditation and enlightenment. The Recumbent Buddha is 96 centimeters long, lying on the right side with the right hand supporting the head and the left hand placing on the left leg, this shape is called the 'lucky repose'. The sedate face shows the peaceful mood of Sakyamuni when he left this world. Furthermore there are many other ancient paintings and Buddhist scriptures distributed in the different halls of the temple.

Name:Shanghai Jade Buddha Temple (Yufo Si)

City:Shanghai

Address:No.170 Anyuan Road

Admission:CNY10

Hours: 08:00 am-17:00 pm

Tel: 0086-21-62663668