Introduction to the Yangba Jian Sutra Temple: On the left side of the Cuoqin Hall (also known as the Lachi Hall) is the Yangba Jian Sutra Temple, which is four stories high, has 72 columns, and covers an area of ​​800 square meters. Construction started in 1409 and was completed in 1416. In 1610, the fourth Panchen Lobsang Chokye added a golden dome. There is a huge stone on the back wall of the hall, which is said to have been brought from the Yangba Jian area in India. Therefore, the hall is named "Yangba Jian" and is the main guardian temple of the temple. In the center of the hall is the gilt bronze statue and mandala of "Tuwang Cichengma" (the incarnation of Guanyin Bodhisattva). It is said that the statue is 10 centimeters taller than the statue of Sakyamuni, the main Buddha in Jokhang Temple, and its niche is also They are all made of gilt copper and inlaid with various pearls and gems, which are extremely gorgeous. There is also a Dharma Protector Temple built in the sutra courtyard, which is dedicated to a large clay statue of Vajra, which is ferocious and scary, with a green and black body and a buffalo head. The yin and yang bodies are intertwined. It has 9 faces, 34 arms, and 16 feet. It holds various magical instruments and has various feet. Plant monsters. In addition, there are 32 statues of the protector gods such as "Dangchen Qujie", "Dahkala", "Sangwang Temple Ba" Parlu Fudo Buddha, 62 statues of the auspicious wheel Sheng Leluyi on the left, and the Yoga deity on the right. There are 13 statues and 3 mandalas in the Vajra Realm. These mandalas are all made of gilt copper, and the statues of the gods are all cast in silver, finely molded, and decorated with splendor. In addition, they are surrounded by beautiful murals, high-hanging flags, and gorgeous columns and beams. They are all dazzling, just like a dragon palace. Treasure Palace.

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