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The monastery was founded in 1927 . The main temple houses 3 bronze statues of the Buddha representing his past, present and future lives as well as many Buddhist scriptures.

Tian Tan Buddha , a giant Buddha statue completed in 1993 , is an extension of the monastary.

The Ngong Ping 360 , a Gondola Lift , is currently under construction between Tung Chung and Ngong Ping.

There is a Youth Hostel not far from the temple.


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