Manjusri Hall
Manjusri Hall is only separated by a wall with Maitreya hall. Because it has nine halls in horizontal orientation, it is also named Nine-Room Hall, which was built in the 12th year under the reign of Emperor Yongzheng in Qing Dynasty (1734). It is a building with high pedestal and gabled roof of Han Style. The statues of Manjusri, Mahasthamaprapta, Avalokitesvara and Tsongkhapa are enshrined in the hall. There is a capacious courtyard in front of the hall, and the columbarium of Dalai III and prayer wheel pavilion are on the left side (south), while the command porch in corridor style is on the right side (north). The hall is the place for daily sermon as well as for sorcerer’s dance on festivals.
The Longevity Hall
The Longevity Hall (i.e., Flower Temple) is located in front of the Small Golden Tiled Hall. It was build in the 56th year under the reign of Emperor Kangxi in Qing Dynasty (1717) to wish the Dalai VII longevity and health, so it has got the name of Longevity Hall. It is a separate courtyard of gabled roof in Han style with 3 rooms in both horizontal and vertical orientation. The lifelike statues of Sakyamun, Manjusri, Samantabhadra and 16 Arhats are all enshrined there. In addition, the hall is decorated with fine and beautiful carvings and colored drawings. In the courtyard, there are several root-linked Bodhi Trees (algum). When summer comes, the tree will grows greener and fresher and offer pleasant shade. When they flower, the sweet perfume, with the decorated wall made of green glazed bricks, makes the temple extraordinarily beautiful, so the temple has also been known as Flower Temple.
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