A Haven of Peaceful Surrounding: Exploring the Wofo Temple

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Greetings from Beijing China!

Wherever I go in the scenic areas in the Beijing municipal, especially in the natural scenic area with mountains there will be some temples that have become an inner part of the Chinese culture though they do not follow any religions a very tiny part of their belief goes parallel with the Buddhism which is also true for a small portion of the people in China.

On my last visit to the Chinese National Botanical Garden, I found another temple known as Wofo Temple. As it is located in Beijing's Botanical Garden among all the lush greenery it is an awesome place of worship. The Wofo Temple is a small, peaceful place, not like the huge parks with a wide range of plants and trees. But don't be fooled by its size. This old temple is full of history and beautiful Buddhist art. It is a great place to learn about religion and culture.

I set out to discover the Wofo Temple because it sounded like a peaceful place to be in a floral garden and many other gardens surrounding it. When I walked through the different doors, I felt calmness in my heart. The temple has its own entrance fee which is only 5 RMB; the cheapest one compared to other temples that I have visited in Beijing City! The entrance of the temple has a long walkway towards the entry.

The Hall of the Four Heavenly Kings, which was very big, was the first building I saw. Each of these beautiful guards, who represented a compass direction, stood watch. Their bright colors and fierce faces took me right away to a different world. As I walked inside, the air got cooler, and the smell of burning incense gave it a mysterious touch.

I kept looking around until I got to the Three Buddhas Hall. In this area, there were three peaceful images of Buddhas: Shakyamuni, who was the historical Buddha, and Amitabha and Maitreya, who were Buddhas from the past and the future. They made me think about myself because of the fine details on their dresses, their soft smiles, and the deep peace that filled the room.

There were so many beautiful details on the Buddha's robe, and his face was so peaceful. The figure itself was also very well made. Each one showed something different about the past of Buddhism and the skill of the artists who made it.

The Wofo Temple was beautiful in more ways than one. As I sat down in the gazebo, I let the sounds of birds singing and leaves moving fill my ears. The sweet smell of flowers was carried by the soft breeze, making a natural melody that made me feel better. Inside the temple walls, I found a peaceful haven away from the noise and chaos of the city outside.

When I left the Wofo Temple, I felt calmer and had a greater understanding of Buddhist society. The Wofo Temple, which is in the middle of the National Botanical Garden, shows that nature and faith can live together in peace. It's a secret gem with a deep cultural and spiritual experience that stays with you long after you leave. You can find peace among the beautiful plants.

If you're visiting Beijing's National Botanical Garden, don't miss the chance to see the Wofo Temple and relax in its peaceful environment. There's a secret gem just waiting to be found there, a peaceful spot surrounded by nature's beauty and the sounds of old knowledge.

I hope you like my photos of the beauty of the Buddha's statues and other kings of heaven. It was an amazing experience to have such a fantastic place like this, with the discovery of natural beauty, to enjoy my Beijing life! If you have any queries, let me know in the comments, and I will try my best to answer them.

Thanks a lot for your time and attention. I will catch up with you at the next one.

Wish you a great weekend!

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MD AL MAHADI HASAN Welcome to Mahadi's small corner in the Hive Community from Bangladesh. He is a Ph.D. student who is working at a research Institute in China. He has visited many destinations near Beijing, climbed up the Great Wall and mountains, tried new and exotic dishes here, tried skiing and many other events, and explored his country and wants to explore the rest of the world in the future. As a crypto enthusiast, he has the hobby of learning about Blockchains, Cryptos, and their fascinating applications in the real world. He loves learning new things and tries to enjoy his life to the full. If you like his content, don't forget to upvote and leave a comment to show some love for him as a learner in the blogging sphere. You can also reblog his post if you want to. Also, don't forget to follow him to be updated on his latest posts about his life and thoughts on a regular basis, including daily life and some Blockchain games such as Splinterlands.

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Beautiful photos, looks like such a peaceful place.

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Yeah, it is really a peaceful place in the lap of nature. Thanks for stopping by!

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The Hall of the Four Heavenly Kings, which was very big, was the first building I saw. Each of these beautiful guards, who represented a compass direction, stood watch. Their bright colors and fierce faces took me right away to a different world. As I walked inside, the air got cooler, and the smell of burning incense gave it a mysterious touch.

@tanzil2024 !
Dear Hassan!
As you claim, Buddhism has become a part of the culture rather than a religion for the Chinese people.
In East Asia, Buddhism mixed with various religions and turned into a religion different from Buddhism in India.

The Four Heavenly Kings were born from the intersection of East Asia's traditional religion and India's Buddhism.
The Four Heavenly Kings are the most popular statues in temples in China, Japan, and Korea.

I kept looking around until I got to the Three Buddhas Hall. In this area, there were three peaceful images of Buddhas: Shakyamuni, who was the historical Buddha, and Amitabha and Maitreya, who were Buddhas from the past and the future. They made me think about myself because of the fine details on their dresses, their soft smiles, and the deep peace that filled the room.

I think Chinese Buddha statues are more delicate and feminine than Indian ones!

If you're visiting Beijing's National Botanical Garden, don't miss the chance to see the Wofo Temple and relax in its peaceful environment. There's a secret gem just waiting to be found there, a peaceful spot surrounded by nature's beauty and the sounds of old knowledge.

Do you know that the turtle floating in a pond has great meaning to the Chinese people?

https://thejatakatales.com/kacchapa-jataka-215/

The Bodhisatta was once a king’s advisor. The king was so talkative that nobody could get a word in. Near the city lived a turtle who had befriended a pair of geese. One day they invited the turtle to visit their beautiful Himalayan home. Though he couldn’t get there on his own, if the turtle bit down on a stick, the geese could carry him between them as they flew—all the turtle had to do was keep his mouth shut. As they flew, some excited children yelled out, “Two geese are carrying a turtle by a stick!” The turtle wanted to tell them to mind their own business, and when he started to speak, he fell into the palace courtyard and smashed in two. People were shocked, and the king came up with all his court to see what the commotion was about.

The Chinese believe that turtles teach us the value of silence! What do you think?😄

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The Four Heavenly Kings were born from the intersection of East Asia's traditional religion and India's Buddhism.
The Four Heavenly Kings are the most popular statues in temples in China, Japan, and Korea.

Yeah, I have seen them almost everywhere but didn't know the reason behind them. Also, I have notice the fatty statue which is also popular in this easter world I think. There are many mythological stories that I ma completely unaware.

The Chinese believe that turtles teach us the value of silence! What do you think?😄

I think so, thanks for your interesting story about the turtle.

Thanks for your informative comment.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Heavenly_Kings

Hassan!
The Four Heavenly Kings was created by combining traditional Chinese gods and Buddhist gods. The Four Heavenly Kings are popular because they play the role of gatekeepers who defeat demons. Their role is to prevent evil spirits from entering the house.

Buddhism and Hinduism are still popular in East Asia because they have many similarities with the traditional polytheistic religions of East Asia.
In particular, the Buddhist legend Jataka is famous in East Asia as the best and most entertaining wisdom literature!

https://thejatakatales.com/

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All I want to say is Please check the facts before believing blindly. 🙏

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Dear @untilwelearn!
Are you talking to me?

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I replied to the author dear :)

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Yeah, I understand!
Nice meet to you!
I thought you were Bangladeshi!😄

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Does that matter??
What if I were Bangladeshi?😅

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I do not mind!😄
This is my first time talking to a Hindu Indian!!
Hassan is a Bangladeshi Muslim!

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I’m trying to imagine how big the hall for four Kings will be. This place must be one of the most amazing places in Beijing. The pictures are really lovely
Nice one!

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Here the Hall of four king is not so big, but some areas, I have seen very tall and large areas for them. It dependa on the temple area and the other buildings as well. Thanks for your comment.

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Wuo, so much history and knowledge in one place. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful experience

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Chinese National Botanical Garden is a beautiful place to visit.

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Yeah, it is an excellent place to have a visit. Thanks for your comment.

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Keep up the good work. 👏🎵

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