THE LAMA TEMPLE

The Lama Temple is one of the highest-ranking Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in Beijing and throughout China, is not only a witness to history but also a sacred place of spiritual efficacy in the hearts of countless devotees. Here, incense perpetually fills the air, chants resonate in every corner, and each monk embodies profound Buddhist practice and pure devotion.

Yonghe Temple remains a holy destination for innumerable people seeking blessings, largely due to the "warmth of faith" and "cultural resonance" it carries. Among its treasures. There is a 26-meter-tall sandalwood statue of Maitreya Buddha in the Wanfu Pavilion,brought from Nepal by the 7th Dalai Lama, holds a Guinness World Record. As along-established and formal monastery, it hosts numerous religious ceremonies, such as daily sutra recitations and annual grand prayer assemblies. Amidst the curling incense of Yonghe Temple, people hold their most sincere wishes, seeking to illuminate their treasures.