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The Famen Temple Underground Palace

A building's shape also spells out the homa

Translated from the Chinese original by the AI Guanyin Volunteer. Scripture and classical text in 「」 is kept in the original.

Homa · Reading the floor plan

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Above ground stands a pagoda. Below it lies an underground palace, one chamber after another as you go in. Look at the shape of each chamber.

Illustrative line drawing.

Photos and sources

Sketch, not the original; follow the link below for the real image

ExternalSecrets of the Fallen Pagoda: Artifacts from the Famen Temple Underground PalaceExhibition essay, Asian Civilisations Museum, SingaporeLicense not confirmed: linked only, image not reproducedTang-dynasty ritual implements and reliquaries excavated from the underground palace.View original and source ↗

Sketch, not the original; follow the link below for the real image

ExternalFamen Temple entryWikipediaLicense not confirmed: linked only, image not reproducedThe temple and the story of the 1987 excavation of the underground palace.View original and source ↗

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