Manjusri Bodhisattva Hall

Manjusri Hall is also called Nine-Chamber Hall. In 1592 (Ming Dynasty), funded by farmers and graziers, a Three-Buddha (of Past, Present and Future) Hall was built on the site of Nine-Chamber Hall. In 1626, it was rebuilt and enlarged. In 1734 (Qing Dynasty), required by 7th Dalailama, the 24th Chief of Ta’er Monastery repaired and rebuilt it into the current Manjusri Hall covering area of 595㎡. Lying in the north of Sermon Hall, the two-tier hall is combined Han and Tibetan art with three gilded vase on the ridge of its roof.

There are three parts from north to south on the top tier.
The three chambers on the northern side are enshrined with statues of Lion Roar Buddha in center-left, Zunsheng Warrior Buddha and Baisangai Buddha. Wealth Fairy with amiable face and bright eyes and Music Fairy holding lute gracefully are the prominent painting sculptures.

In the three chambers in the middle are statues of Manjusri Bodhisattva made by Quexi Losangsinin and Bodhisattva with powerful hands. They are the valuable sculptures in Ta’er Monastery and the symbol of wisdom, humanity and bravery.

A three-meter high stone column is displayed in one of the three chambers. It is smeared with ghee and has a footprint that is said to be left by Zongkapa’s teacher when he carried water. Another version is that it was left by Zongkapa when he was a child. Although it is absurd, the stone is regarded as holy stuff by Zang Nationality.

In the three chambers on the southern side are enshrined with statues of Zongkapa, two ancient Indian Mitzvah Supervisors, six Buddhist experts of ancient India: Lonshu, Wuzhu, Shengtian, Qinshi, Chenna and Fachen, two Zongkapa’s students Jiacaojie and Kezhujie, first Panchen and 4th Dalailama. There are statues of Warriors protecting Buddha and picture of the spot where Yellow Wing led by Zongkapa and Red Wing debated. There are two inscribed horizontal boards hung over the gate of the Hall.

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