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10,000 Buddhas Monastery
Sha Tin
Hongkong
Hongkong & Macau
China
00852-2691-1067
Type: Religious Site
Hours: Daily 9 am-5 pm
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Hongkong
Hongkong & Macau
China
00852-2691-1067
Type: Religious Site
Hours: Daily 9 am-5 pm
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Although it’s a comparatively new monastery, the 10,000 Buddhas is certainly worth the climb. The path is lined with golden arhats and when you arrive you’ll be greeted by the arresting sight of a vast collection of miniature statues of Sakyamuni, actually numbering 13,000. Many of the statues are quite unusual – look out for the statue of Sakyamuni astride a dog.
In the small annex behind the main temple, you’ll find the body of the temple’s founding monk, now enshrined in gold leaf, whose mole reputedly continues to grow hair! You’ll also find it hard to miss the bright red gleaming pagoda that dominates the complex and even features on some Hong Kong HK$100 bank notes.
If the walk up to the monastery has stimulated your appetite there’s also a good vegetarian restaurant (set meal HK$50) on-site. To get to the monastery look for the IKEA store just outside the KCR station where you’ll see the first sign and from here it’s about a 30-minute walk.
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