Tianjin is a rich seat of historical and cultural artefacts, and nowhere is this more prevalent than at the Dabei monastery/temple within the Hebei district. Make this impressive locality part of your stay at one of the luxury serviced apartments Tianjin has to offer its visitors, and the Somerset Youyi Tianjin is an excellent option for world-class Tianjin accommodation. The Dabei Buddhist Monastery is an absolute treasure trove of Buddhist statues and other images that date back to the mid-seventeenth century. You will find an exquisite representation of the Sakyamuni Buddha, spanning seven metres high and weighing six tonnes. The opulent lotus throne in the vicinity bears the intricate carvings of 9,999 small Buddhas on its surface. Inside the Hall of Great Compassion, you will discover a charming mud statue of the goddess Quan Yin, who is the deity that presides over infinite compassion and mercy, represented here with one thousand arms. The area designated as the Cultural Relic Palace within the west yard houses many collections from the various dynasties spanning from the Wei and Jin periods, and boasts beautiful Buddha statues constructed from a variety of materials that include stone, bronze, iron, and wood. It is also famed as the singular monastery that provides vegetarian food.
Dabie Buddhist Temple
where serenity resounds
