Bronze Guanyin Statue at Wanfo Yanshou Temple

　　   According to the surviving “Pagoda Stele Inscription,” Wanfo Yanshou Temple was built in the first year of the Wanli era during the Ming Dynasty (1572). The temple itself has long since collapsed, but the Bodhisattva statue stands on the ruins of the rear hall’s Dabei Pavilion. Measuring 8 meters in height from the lotus base, the statue wears a precious crown beneath which are three female faces—round yet slightly slender in shape—with serene and dignified expressions. Originally, the statue had 24 arms on either side, most of which are now missing. The four remaining arms are in various poses, showcasing the delicate flexibility of the fingers. The figure is dressed in a short top and long skirt, with flowing ribbons hanging down both sides and adorned all over with jewelry. The robes are engraved with patterns such as lotus flowers and scrolling vines. The statue stands atop a lotus pedestal, the front of which features a relief of two dragons soaring through clouds. The copper statue was cast in three sections and then carved and finished.

　　   The Guanyin statue is exquisitely graceful and beautifully shaped. It is the largest and most elegantly crafted bronze Bodhisattva statue existing in Beijing today, demonstrating exceptional artistry in both casting and sculpture.

　　   [Location] Within the compound of Fengtai Sports Center, east of Dajing Village, Fengtai District

　　   [Transportation] Bus routes 321, 335, 340, 702, 811, 822 to Fengtai Intersection Station; Bus 971 to Sports Center Station