Po Lin Monastery Hong Kong

In 1906, three monks visited the island from Jiangsu, and founded the monastery, which was originally called The Big Hut. Located within the monastery’s main temple there are three exquisitely made bronze statues of the Buddha, which are representative of his past, his present, and his future. Many Buddhist scriptures are also located within this main temple. In 1993, the Tian Tan Buddha was completed; this is s giant beautiful Buddha statue which is an extension of the monastery.