Free Life Pond

Free Life Pond
The Free Life Pond at Guangxiao Temple in Guangzhou.
Chinese放生池
Literal meaningFree Life Pond
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinFàngshēng Chí

A Free Life Pond is a type of pond at Han Chinese Buddhist temples. It is usually located in front of the Shanmen or the Hall of Four Heavenly Kings. The Free Life Pond embodies Buddhist thoughts of compassion and understanding of all living beings.

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