Layout of Zhu-Lin Temple
Zhu-Lin Temple is a Buddhist temple and the headquarters of the South Australian Buddhist Association. It features a traditional Chinese-style entrance gate and a magnificent Mahavira Hall.
The overall architecture of Zhu-Lin Monastery is characterized by vermilion red, with a curved-roof mountain gate embedded within the red walls. The ground is paved with red brick paths, flanked by lush eastern pines and evergreen trees. Right in front of the mountain gate, you can see the ever-smiling Maitreya Buddha.
Mahavira Hall
Behind the Maitreya Buddha stands the majestic Mahavira Hall.
Inside the hall, seated on the dais, are the "Three Saints of the Human Realm" – Shakyamuni Buddha, Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. These three Buddha statues are over three meters tall, with benevolent expressions, lowered brows, and closed eyes, evoking a sense of warmth and reverence.
These statues were personally selected and custom-made by Venerable Master Shi Chang Min and former president Layman Du Xiu Hua. They were welcomed and enshrined in South Australia at the beginning of 1994
Longevity Pagoda
Thanks to the diligent efforts of the expansion team and the support of the devout followers, South Australia's first Chinese-style pagoda now stands tall at Zhu-Lin Temple.
The traditional Chinese-style pagoda is characterized by its streamlined eaves, exquisite carvings, robust beams and columns, and the upward-stacking structure, showcasing the unique charm of Eastern architecture. The construction of such a pagoda on South Australian soil holds significance beyond Buddhist services; it also enriches the local cultural heritage.
Tianhou Holy Mother (Mazu)
The Tianhou Holy Mother, worshipped in China, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia, is an important religious deity often regarded as a sea goddess and highly revered by fishermen and sailors.
Bhaisajyaguru Buddha, also known as the Medicine Buddha, is a healing Buddha in Mahayana Buddhism.
He represents the healing aspect of Buddha's teachings and is often depicted with a blue complexion.Devotees believe that meditating upon or invoking Bhaisajyaguru can bring physical and spiritual healing.
Sangharama Bodhisattva, also known as Qielan Bodhisattva in Chinese, is a revered figure in Mahayana Buddhism. This bodhisattva is often depicted as a guardian and protector of Buddhist monastic communities, temples, and the Buddhist teachings.
Skanda Bodhisattva, also known as Wei Tuo Bodhisattva, is a guardian and protector in Buddhist tradition.
He is often depicted as a warrior-like figure wielding a weapon or a staff.
Skanda Bodhisattva is venerated for his role in safeguarding the Dharma and protecting practitioners from obstacles on their spiritual path.
These three figures play essential roles in Buddhist practice and devotion, each embodying different aspects of compassion, healing, and protection.
