Worshiping the Goddess by the Sea
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
KWAN Im Temple is the popular name of a Chinese place of worship in Mengkubang village, Burung Mandi, East Belitung. Officially it is called Buddhayana Monastery. Whatever its name, this Confucian temple has become a quite popular historical site and tourist destination.
Kwan Im Temple is more than 253 years old. In 1987, it was renovated and inaugurated by the Regent of Belitung (at the time) A.S. Kristyanto. “It was named Buddhayana Monaste
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