The Monastery is one of Lantau highlights and a visit is easily and frequently done together with the Big Buddha they are literally across from each other. There are several structures in this Buddhist complex, the first temples you will come to are relatively new, the original temples are tucked in the back and there is always ongoing work to maintain and add to the Monastery.
The Characters on top of the main temple spell out “Po Lin Monastery” meaning “Precious Lotus”. The lotus flower is a special symbol in Buddhism meaning “Purity”.
The latest addition, is the massive Hall of the Ten Thousand Buddhas which has been built behind the original main shrine. It has been recently inaugurated and looks quite impressive.
