Sanctuary Of Truth Tickets

The highlight of the Central Hall is a magnificent and ornate wooden Throne. Unlike the other halls the Central Hall does not have any deities at the gates. This stands for Liberation, Truth and Harmony. It propagates the five precepts of Buddhism - not to kill, not to steal, do not commit adultery, do not lie and stay away from vices. The Central Hall also signifies the coming together of everything in the universe and achieving Nirvana or becoming enlightened. The empty throne also represents the center of the entire universe. Most parts of the Central Hall is under construction but its beauty and magnificence cannot be ignored. 

 The Southern Hall teaches about parental love. This hall holds sculptures and carvings that symbolizes the Sun, the Moon and deities that have a major influence in human existence. According to ancient beliefs, the sun causes day and night, the moon moves the tide, and the stars and planets affect our daily lives and destiny. Each star and Planet represents certain qualities. The rooftop of the Southern Hall has a lady holding hands with a child and an old man. This is a lesson that says love begins at home.

The northern hall reflects the teachings of Taoism and Confucianism. There are sculptures and ornate carvings that depicts these teachings and urges people to do good so that they would be rid of their vices and achieve Nirvana. The sculptures in this Hall illustrate the belief of Kindness, Sacrifice, Sharing and Love. Above on the rooftop of the Northern Hall is the sculpture of a woman holding a Lotus which symbolizes the importance of practicing religion so that we stay grounded and tied to our roots. The main teachings and values that are propagated here are good deeds and how sacrifices can free a man from his vices.

The Western Hall is called The Origin. The carvings, sculptures and decorations here symbolize the four elements of nature - Water, Wind, Fire and Earth. The Western Hall also has depictions of Hindu Gods Vishnu Brahma and Shiva. Placed on the rooftop of the Western Hall is a woman holding stocks of paddy and a pigeon which signifies world peace. A huge wooden Bodhisattva's face is present in the Hall which represents the different States of Mind such as Love, Kindness, Compassion, Sympathy and Equanimity. Every single sculpture and carving has a deeper meaning and reflections. The Hall depicts the Beginning and this is the reason that the tour always starts from the Western Hall.