The Dajue temple in in Yixing has an over-700 year history. Over 100 peope come here to ray every day. The temple was built for common people and the moment one sets their feet within the premises, there’s almost an instant feeling of peace and calm.
In the garden of the Dajue Temple, there are 18 white marble statues of Buddhist arhats - the original 18 followers of Buddha - ones attained 4 levels of enlightenment. Each of them nine feet high, with different, vivid expressions. They’re considered holy both in the human and spiritual realms.
