Bell tower (Chinese Buddhism)
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Bell tower (Chinese Buddhism)
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The Bell tower is an important building in Han Chinese Buddhist temples. Together with Drum tower, they are usually placed on both sides of the Hall of Four Heavenly Kings. It is usually on the left side while the Drum tower is usually on the right side. Generally, it is a three-storey pavilion with a large bell hung in it. The loud and melodious sound of the bell is often used to convene monks. Each morning and night, sounding the bell 108 times symbolizes relief of the 108 kinds of trouble in
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_tower_(Chinese_Buddhism)
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2019-04-10T13:40:06Z
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2024-09-07T04:18:29Z
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