Here is some of the stunning Chinese architecture at the temple.

I have this thing for visiting temples here. They fascinate me. I've always been a student of world religions. Here is a Tibetan Buddhist temple up near Zhong Dian. They practice a form of Buddhism called Tantric Buddhism. I've studied it before, but it is so complex I don't understand it much. These monks are blowing on huge horns as part of their religious ritual. They sound really strange, loud, and almost haunting and mournful. When we visited here in Dec. 2008 we had to walk up many steps to the temple. We stood and listened to these monks perform.

Learning a Famous Chinese Game!!

Here is living proof that I do play Mahjong!!! These are two of my Chinese co-workers and one gal had just excused herself for a minute (remember it takes four!). Well, I got my butt whomped good. Remember, I am just learning. You do have to learn several Chinese characters to play it, since that is what is on the tiles. I have a little cheat sheet to help and I still get beaten. Oh well, play on!!