Set based on the main prayer hall of the Hsi Fang Temple of San Diego, California. This diorama depicts the Buddha’s birthday event celebration at the temple with the bathing of the buddha.
Current Version
Buddha | Description |
Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva (right of Amitabha) | Represents the wisdom of Amitabha Buddha. |
Amitabha Buddha (middle standing) | Main teacher of Western Pure Land. |
Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva (Guanyin) (left of Amitabha) | She symbolizes great compassion. |
Sakyamuni Buddha (seated Buddha) | The teacher and founder of Buddhism. |
Wei Tuo Bodhisattva (smaller statue on far left) | One of the eight divine warriors. Devout guardian of Buddhist monasteries. |
Qie Lan Bodhisattva (smaller statue on the far right) | Lived as a great warrior during the era of the Three Kingdoms. Devout guardian of Buddhist monasteries. |
Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva (right room) | Medicine Buddha. Vowed to relieve all suffering beings in hell. |