- The Jade Buddha Temple is a famous Buddhist temple in the country known for its two jade Buddha statues.
- In addition to the two jade Buddha statues, the temple also houses other Buddhist relics and artifacts, including sculptures, frescoes, and scriptures.
- Fortunately the jade Buddha statues were saved and a new temple was built on the present site in 1928 and named after the jade statues.
- The oldest Jade Buddha Temple is built in 1900 on the side Wusong Bay station, and it's held by Ben Zhao Master who is the disciple of Hui Gen Master.
- Discover everything you need to know about Jade Buddha Temple (Yufo Si), Shanghai including history, facts, how to get there and the best time to visit.
- External links. Jade Buddha Temple Official Website (http://www.yufotemple.com/intro/intro.htm) (Chinese).
- The best part is the Jade Buddha statue that the temple is named after, a life sized statue with pearl white skin laying on its side with a smile, striking a pose.
- In the first day, fifth day or some Buddhist days in lunar calendar Jade Buddha temple will be filled with thousands of believers and fog.
- Jade Buddha Temple was founded in 1882 to hold two jade Buddha statues which had been brought from Burma by sea.
- Built between 1911 and 1918, situated in the city of Shanghai, Jade Buddha Temple is one of the famous Buddhist temples in the city.