Ep. 118: Fayu Temple, Putuoshan

Dharma Rain Temple

Fayu Temple was my favorite temple on the island of Putuoshan.

Over the bridge across the "free life" pond (where captive animals are released as an act of compassion), through a gate on the right side, into a courtyard between the screen wall with nine dragons (for supernatural protection) and the Four Heavenly Kings' Hall, past the Laughing Buddha and the exquisite guardian figures, and around the Jade Buddha Hall flanked by a drum and bell tower, I came at last to the jewel of this temple.