Luohan Temple

Mianyang Luohan Temple|||Mianyang Luohan Temple is located in Shengshui Village, western suburbs of Mianyang, on the southern peak of Tazi Mountain on the right bank of the Fu River. It was founded by the abbot, Master Guoqing, who started from scratch, raised funds on his own, endured hardships, and after more than twenty years of unremitting efforts, the temple was built. Luohan Temple is grand in scale, with an open terrain and a coordinated layout, showing a majestic atmosphere. The central axis of the temple consists of the Weituo Hall, Heavenly Kings Hall, Seven Buddhas Hall, Three Saints Hall, Guanyin Hall, Ksitigarbha Hall, and the Mahavira Hall. On both sides, there are the Ten Thousand Buddhas Holy City, Thousand Buddhas Hall, Luohan Hall, a huge reclining Buddha, Bell and Drum Towers, and the newly completed Lingjiu Mountain, forming a spectacular panorama. The entrance of the temple has a 260-step stone staircase (also known as: Stairway to Heaven), with lifelike Luohan statues and dragon figures in the middle of the 260 steps; the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Luohan statues in the Ten Thousand Buddhas Holy City within the temple are extremely solemn and exquisite, exuding a sense of benevolence and ease that commands respect; the 1250 Luohan statues in the Luohan Hall have diverse expressions and gestures, vividly portraying the demeanor of compassion and wisdom; the Mahavira Hall, built in the style of the Qing Dynasty and located at the center of the temple, with red eaves and golden tiles, carved beams and painted rafters, is solemn and magnificent, giving an overall sense of a rich and solid historical atmosphere; the 500 nuns inside Lingjiu Mountain have smooth handwork and a serene and wise demeanor; the huge reclining Buddha is peaceful and tranquil, lying there as serene as the moon and as calm as the sea, blessing the passing vehicles with safety; all the Buddha statues here are exquisitely carved and gorgeous, with high ornamental value. There are also many Buddhist stupas commonly seen in temples in Tibet and Western Sichuan, making it a great place for taking photos and checking in. The scenic area currently does not charge an entrance fee. For transportation, there are several bus lines within Mianyang City that reach Shengshui Temple Station, and a 5-minute walk from the station will take you to Luohan Temple.