Temple of the Six Banyan Trees

Also known as the Liurong Temple, the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees was originally built in 537. The pagoda in the temple is known as the Six Banyan Pagoda or the Flowery Pagoda. Buddhist relics are placed in the pagoda.

In the main hall of the temple are three large copper Buddhist statues. They are the biggest and most ancient Buddhist statues in Guangdong. The middle statue is of Sakyamuni Buddha, on the left is Amitabha, and on the right is the Apothecary Buddha. A row of pillows are set in front of the statues so that worshippers can bow to the statues.

Joss sticks are sold in the courtyard of the temple and visitors can burn them before the idols or shrines as offerings.

Many families participating in the international adoption of children from China visit this temple where they receive blessings for their newly adopted children in front of the statue of Guan Yin, the bodhisattva of compassion. During the ceremony a monk chants and then sprinkles water on the babies.

We had a really nice visit there.