They were somewhat awkwardly dubbed “Eighteen Arhats,” an apparent allusion to a group of legendary Buddhist figures. Around me, the crowd eagerly snapped photos while tech influencers on ...

During the Sung Dynasty, there is an order of monks enforces their own regulations harshly. Even when the evil Jins attack, and martial arts supremo Zhi Xing helps fight them off, he is punished ...

They were known as the 500 "Buddhist Disciples" or arhats. The arhats, all dressed in new silk robes, wore pink and white soled boots, had fresh haircuts, and looked vigorous. Every light was ...

The stone statues are referred to as “Gohyaku Rakan” (500 arhats). However, it is said there are about 650 sculptures. “They are called ‘Kannon-san’ by locals who cherish them,” said ...

On the side walls are mural paintings of the 18 arhats, and in the corners images of Ksitigarbha and Maitreya. The entrance to the fifth courtyard is known as the Hall of Eternal Blessings ...

Mahayana Buddhists aim to become Bodhisattvas rather than Arhats. A Bodhisattva is someone who believes that their own enlightenment is not as important as helping others to reach enlightenment.

Bluerider ART Shanghai has launched the exhibition "Hope is The Thing With Feathers," showcasing 48 works from pioneering ...