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the Ta-Hung-Pau-Tien that devout Buddhists offer their prayers

and offerings of flowers, fruits and other gifts which are placed

on the table in front of the main altar. Very often, behind the

central images of this hall and facing northwards, is placed the

images of Kuan Yin P’usa.

e third, or Back Hall, at the back is usually divided into several

smaller halls (Tien) or rooms. e central hall is generally the al-

tar of a Buddha or a Bodhisattva, the right housing the funerary

tablet of the temple founder, while the left may be the Teaching

or Meditation Hall. On the side or behind these main buildings

are the living quarters, the dining area and the kitchen.

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