11/6 Temple of the Chan/Zen's Second Patriarch
See the lion behind the temple?
The temple Erzusi二祖寺, named after Master Erzu (Er=2 and Zu=Patriarch), also known as Master Huike, is located in Sikongshan, the mountain known as the origin of Zen in China. Master Master Erzu, who lived from 487-593 AD, went way up in the mountains to build this temple due to wars and turmoil. To show his sincerity that he wanted to become Bodhidharma’s student, Master Huike cut off his left arm.
Sikongshan, Dianqian, Yuexi, Anhui, China
