"Exploring Xianhu Hongfa Temple: The Buddhist Charm and Zen Spirit of the Entrance Murals and a Blessing Journey" Shenzhen Hongfa

"Exploring Xianhu Hongfa Temple: The Buddhist Charm and Zen Spirit of the Entrance Murals and a Blessing Journey" The entrance murals of Shenzhen Hongfa Temple mainly consist of eight paintings, including "Shakyamuni Buddha Preaching" and "Amitabha Buddha's Western Pure Land." These murals are solemn and intricately designed, blending the styles of the Tang and Song dynasties with the Buddhist realm. Their significance and symbolism lie in vividly depicting Buddhist teachings and stories, such as Shakyamuni preaching to convey Buddhist wisdom, the Western Pure Land illustrating the ideal Buddhist realm, and the Universal Gate and Sound-Searching Rescue paintings reflecting the compassion and salvation of Bodhisattva Guanyin, allowing believers and visitors to experience the profoundness of Buddhist culture. Shenzhen Xianhu Botanical Garden Hongfa Temple is a Zen-inspired place for blessings. To visit Hongfa Temple, you can take Metro Line 2 or Line 8 to "Xianhu Road" Station, exit at C2 or C3, and walk about 15 minutes to the botanical garden entrance. You can also take bus routes 382, 220, and others to the "Xianhu Botanical Garden" stop. Entry requires advance ticket reservation via the "Shenzhen Xianhu Botanical Garden" WeChat public account, with tickets priced at 15 yuan for adults, 5 yuan for students, and free for seniors over 60. After entering the botanical garden, you can walk through the Palm Garden and the Heaven on Earth scenic area to reach Hongfa Temple, enjoying the natural scenery along the way. The vermilion gate of Hongfa Temple bears the three powerful characters "Hongfa Temple." The temple’s halls, including the Hall of Heavenly Kings and the Mahavira Hall, are solemn and majestic, where visitors can worship and pray for blessings. The red lantern corridor in front of the Guanyin Hall is a popular photo spot. You can also enjoy a vegetarian meal set for 28 yuan at the Vegetarian Dining Hall, with the Luohan vegetarian dish recommended. Please note that smoking, loud noises, and photography inside the halls are prohibited to respect religious customs.