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Po Lin Monastery is a Chan Buddhist monastery on the Ngong Ping Plateau of Lantau Island in Hong Kong. It was founded in 1906 by three monks from Jiangsu Province and was initially known as the Big Hut before receiving its present name in 1924. The monastery is a religious and cultural site associated with Buddhist worship, vegetarian food, traditional Chinese architecture, and the nearby Tian Tan Buddha.
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Where is Po Lin Monastery?
Po Lin Monastery is on the Ngong Ping Plateau of Lantau Island in Hong Kong. It is a Chan Buddhist monastery and religious complex.
When was Po Lin Monastery founded?
It was founded in 1906 by three monks from Jiangsu Province. The monastery was initially known as the Big Hut.
Why was it called the Big Hut?
The early monastery was initially known as the Big Hut before receiving the name Po Lin Monastery. The present name was adopted in 1924.
What type of Buddhism is practiced at Po Lin Monastery?
Po Lin is a Chan Buddhist monastery. Its setting on the Ngong Ping Plateau makes it both a religious site and a well-known destination on Lantau Island.
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