Shanghai Longhua Temple Travel Guide - Maitreya Hall

Introduction to the Maitreya Hall: The first hall is the Maitreya Hall. In the center of the hall is the Maitreya Bodhisattva. The Maitreya statue enshrined here, like other temples, is said to be the image of Budai monk (named Qihe) from the Five Dynasties of China, with his chest exposed and his smile always open;