Phangua Buddist Temple - Beijing

Our Friday outing with Rae and Rob Rancie from Australia where we visited the Panghe Temple. It was quite a distance out in the country and we loved getting away from the big city of Beijing. This area is still Beijing but nestled against the mountains. It was a cold day but we will return here in the spring to see all of the flowers and green mountains. 

This Temple dates back to the 5th century and it is very evident 
that small repairs have been made over the years but 
the original ancient flavor remains.

A very large Buddhist Monastery that was a  busy place of worship .

Lane and Rob - a great day

We have to end every excursion with lunch.  We were fascinated
with this huge chairs.  Rae and Chis.   They are terrific 
people that have raised 10 children!!

Lane is lighting three sticks of incense for a prayer

Donations accepted for Buddah

Very ornate and sacred to the people that visit to offer prayers

A very old Sal tree(  1000 yrs) that is used to make furniture, 
medication,  and, fire wood.

You can light a lotus flower to offer a prayer

If you pay 10 RMB you can swing the gong.