Fahua Temple

Tainan


One of Tainan's two most ancient Buddhist temples, Fahua has clean lines and understated aesthetics. A simple gourd, exorcist of evil spirits, sits on the roof ridge of the main hall. On the wing walls of the front halls, you'll see the works of master of colour painting Pan Lishui (潘麗水). They're in black and white like traditional ink and brush paintings.


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