Source of Law Temple, Beijing

Source of Law Temple is both a religious site and a school for monks. Built somewhere in the 7th Century, this temple has a lot of Zen paraphernalia adorning the premises. Visitors will find intriguing statues belonging to Ming and Zing period. Among these, the unique grouping of copper-cast Buddhas seated on a 1000 petal lotus is especially striking. One finds both the elderly and young practitioners either praying and chanting mantras in the main hall area or engaged in a sport in the courtyard.