Tiānjīn’s most important Buddhist temple – built in three stages from 1436 to 1734 – was always noted for its Sakya Hall (Shìjiā Bǎodiàn). Sadly, the hall seemed to be being entirely rebuilt when we were last here. The large hall behind it (also rebuilt) used to house a huge, golden multi-armed statue of Guanyin, whose eyes would follow you around the hall. The statue has now been moved to the smaller Great Compassion Hall, in a side courtyard.
The monastery is close to the Tiānjīn Eye, on the east side of the river.
