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Info from plaque outside: Enshrined in this temple are eight inlaid jade sculptures of Buddha Sakyamuni displaying the course of his enlightenment: "Dreaming the elephant and getting impregnated" [far left], "Seven-step Lotus", "A nightly experience of mortal life", "ascetic practices" [center left], "subduing the devils", "attaining the supreme enlightenment and becoming a Buddha", "Da Zhuan Fa Lun", and "Qi Bu Lian Hua" [far right]. The sculptures are of natural color jade without coloring treatment. The exquisite inlaying craftsmanship ensures an enduring reputation of a true masterpiece.

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