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Perak Tong, Ipoh, Perak (31 January, 2006)
Perak Tong (GPS: 4.64451, 101.09886) is one of the major cave temples in Ipoh, Perak. Located along Jalan Kuala Kangsar north of the North-South Expressway Interchange, it was established by a local Buddhist monk in 1926.
The entrance of the cave temple takes you into incense-filled caverns with gigantic Buddha statues. There is a constant stream of worshippers with lit joss sticks. The cave walls are painted with images of Buddhist saints, warriors and guardians.
Steep steps take you up to viewpoints high up in the cave. There are narrow passages as well as several levels of stairs to climb.
Outside Perak Tong is a man-made pond with the statue of the goddess of mercy. The pond is decorated with pavilions, weeping willows and arches.
Statue of the Goddess of Mercy at a man-made pond at Perak Tong. (31 January, 2006)
Chinese-style double-storey pavilion at Perak Tong. (31 January, 2006)
Seated Buddha statue at Perak Tong. (31 January, 2006)
Devotees milling past giant-size sentinels. (31 January, 2006)
Giant sentinels trampling on sinners in hell. (31 January, 2006)
Devotees swirling around the giant seated Buddha statue. (31 January, 2006)
Lotus-shaped devotional candles are lit by devotees at the base of the giant seated Buddha. (31 January, 2006)
Lit lotus-shaped devotional candles. (31 January, 2006)
A multi-hand Bodhisattva, one of numerous images within Perak Tong. (31 January, 2006)
Figurines of various Maitreyas in Perak Tong. (31 January, 2006)
Two statues of Bùdài 布袋, one behind the other, at Perak Tong. (31 January, 2006)
The central figure here is, I believe, the Buddhist monk Xuánzàng 玄奘, from Journey to the West. (31 January, 2006)
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