And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
The image displays the ornate red doors of a Chinese temple, specifically identified as being in Wutai Shan, Shanxi, China.
The doors feature traditional Chinese architectural elements and cultural symbolism.
The text above the door translates to "Buddha's Gate".
The use of red is prominent, a significant color in Chinese culture symbolizing good fortune and joy. Temples like this are places of worship for Chinese Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, or folk religion.
It looks nice but it sure could use a coat of paint.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking the lower hinges on both sides need shims.
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Used to see that sort of thing all over in Shanghai, early 90s. Today? Probably plowed under except for the occasional historic preservation.
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ReplyDeleteThe image displays the ornate red doors of a Chinese temple, specifically identified as being in Wutai Shan, Shanxi, China.
ReplyDeleteThe doors feature traditional Chinese architectural elements and cultural symbolism.
The text above the door translates to "Buddha's Gate".
The use of red is prominent, a significant color in Chinese culture symbolizing good fortune and joy.
Temples like this are places of worship for Chinese Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, or folk religion.
uh-huh , and behind those doors, "everybody was kung fu fighting"
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