金龙山万佛寺

The Great Compassion Hall was completed and inaugurated on November 8, 2018. It consists of two floors: the first floor houses the Great Compassion Hall, while the ground floor serves as a multi-purpose hall named "Miao Yin Pavilion." Outside the pavilion stands a seated statue of Shakyamuni Buddha and stone statues of the Eighteen Arhats. At the entrance to the Great Compassion Hall, two imposing 10-foot-tall guardian warrior statues stand as protectors.

At the main entrance of the Great Compassion Hall is a statue of Crowned Maitreya Bodhisattva, set against a circular blue gemstone halo. Maitreya Bodhisattva, also named Ajita, is known as the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Formerly a great disciple of Shakyamuni Buddha, Maitreya is destined to become the next Buddha in the human world after Shakyamuni Buddha, Maitreya is destined to become the nest Buddha in the human world after Shakyamuni. Currently residing in the Tusita Heaven, Maitreya will descend to Earth and attain Buddhahood after his celestial life concludes, thus earning the title "Bodhisattva of the One Remaining Life."

Behind Maitreya Bodhisattva is Chunti Bodhisattva, also known as Chunti Avalokiteshvara. Chunti Bodhisattva, depicted with eighteen arms holding various Dharma implements, is revered as a compassionate and responsive protector of all sentient beings, She is considered the Mother of Buddhas of the Three Times, embodying boundless merit, wisdom, and a deep connection with those who venerate her.

The centerpiece of the Great Compassion Hall is a 20-foot-tall golden statue of Thousand-hand and Thousand-Eyed Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, radiating magnificence and solemnity. In front of the main statue are 33 wooden sculpters of Avalokiteshvara, depicting the Bodhisattva's attendants: Sudhana and Dragon Girl, collectively known as "Golden Boy and Jade Girl."

Behind the Thousand-Hand and Thousand-Eyed Avalokiteshvara, 84 images representing the verses of the Great Compassion Mantra have been crafted. Each verse corresponds to a name of a Buddha or Bodhisattva. These 84 figues are created using a unique lacquerware technique that is lightweight, durable, and resistant to moisture, pests, corrosion, and cracking. The vibrant colors and exquisite artistry of these sculptures give them lasting value, ensuring their preservation over time.

To the right of the main statue, the hall enshrines the Western Trinity: Amitabha Buddha, Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, and Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, depicted in golden standing statues. Amitabha Buddha, in the center, symbolizes infinite light, infinite life, and boundless merit. avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva represents great compassion, while Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva embodies wisdom and generosity. Western Trinity is the focal point of devotion in the Pure Land tradition.
 

Additionally, the Great Compassion Hall houses two guardian Bodhisattvas. On the left is Sangharama Bodhisattva, the protector of monasteries, and on the right is Skanda Bodhisattva, holding a vajra staff and vowing to safeguard the Dharma in every Buddha's era. Both serve as protectors of Buddha teachings and sanctuaries.