Lingyin Temple is a prominent Chan Buddhist temple near Hangzhou that is renowned for its many pagodas and grottos. Its name is commonly and literally translated into English as Temple of the Soul's R
Hall of Bhaisajyaguru in the Temple
Pagoda containing Huili's ashes at the foot of Feilai Feng.
Rock reliefs at Feilai Feng; the panel at lower left depicts the pilgrims of the Journey to the West
Daoji, popularly known as Jigong, was a Chan Buddhist monk who lived in the Southern Song. He purportedly possessed supernatural powers through Buddhist practice, which he used to help the poor and st
Lingyin Temple
…the other spiritual teachers of Sudhana as well as other Buddhist figures such the main characters of Journey to the West, the Four Heavenly Kings and Ji Gong. Figures of the Bodhisattva Dizang and Shijiamoni Buddha (depicting his cultivation prior to becoming the Buddha) are also incorporated into the top…
A reclining statue of Ji Gong at Hupao Spring, his burial place
Statue of Ji Gong, Ming dynasty, Asian Art Museum
Karl Maka, known for his role as Jigong in Zen Master (2001).