The Jade Buddha Temple is a Buddhist temple in Shanghai. As with many modern Chinese Buddhist temples, the current temple draws from both the Pure Land and Chan traditions of Mahayana Buddhism. It was founded in 1882 with two jade Buddha statues imported to Shanghai from Burma by sea. These were a sitting Buddha (1.95 meters tall, 3 tonnes), and a smaller reclining Buddha representing Buddha's death. The temple now also contains a much larger reclining Buddha made of marble, donated from Singapore, and visitors may mistake this larger sculpture for the original, smaller piece.
Although the history of the Jade Buddha Temple is not very long, the old-time and classical architectural style makes the temple unique and inimitable in this modern city. Devajara Hall, Mahavira Hall and the Jade Buddha Tower make up the main structure of the temple and at sides are the Kwan-yin Dian Hall, the Amitabha Dian Hall, the Zen Tang Hall, the Dining-Room and the Recumbent Buddha Hall. The Sitting Buddha is in the Jade Buddha Tower and the Recumbent Buddhas are in the Recumbent Buddha Hall. More than 7,000 Dazang sutras are kept in the Jade Buddha Tower; these are all the inestimable culture relics.
The Jade Buddha Temple is a good place to go whether you are a Buddhist or not, the peaceful and transcendent atmosphere adds a kind of richness to our busy modern society.
The throngs of young expats and locals that pack this two-floor Shanghai institution make it one of the best spots to see and be seen in the city. House music spins downstairs to a large, ever-packed dance floor ringed by tables. Upstairs is a cozier hip-hop room....
Perched atop the Jade Buddha Temple, this restaurant resembles a spacious traditional Chinese dining room and is filled mostly with the requisite large round tables. If you happen to roll with a large crowd of veg-heads, this place is ideal for you. If you’re in a small party, expect to share your table with complete strangers. Food-wise, it’s a touch greasy for our taste. If you can’t speak Chinese, there’s an Engli...
Simon’s Kitchen is a newly opened, must-try contemporary Shanghainese eatery. Former Ding Tai Feng Executive Chef Zhao serves up high-end versions of classics like xiaolongbao, beef noodles and pork cutlet, but with a fresh twist. There is emphasis on a balanced diet that is creative and tastes great. Vegetable and fruit juices are made to order made using ultra fancy stainless steel cold press juicers, (the type tha...
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