Wenshu Monastery

Yesterday (March 21, 2008)  the mom's got to go see the Wenshu Monastery.  Now I feel like I'm really in China!

Wenshu Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in central Chengdu and is dedicated to the God of Wisdom. Wenshu and was founded during the Tang dynasty that lasted from 618 to 907 AD. Most of the buildings date back to the 17th century and at present Wenshu Monastery is the biggest temple in Chengdu with almost two hundred buildings within the complex. These temples feature works of art, carvings and over four hundred Buddhist statues. More eccentric exhibits comprise a Bodhivista embroidered from human hair, books written by 19th century monks using their own blood and the skull of Xuan Zang who was a famous Tang dynasty Buddhist master." We weren't really allowed to take pictures so I only have pics of the buildings and gardens but the Buddist Statues were amazing.  I'm hoping we have time to take Matthew to see this before we leave.

Matthew has had rehearsal every day including today (Saturday) from 10-1, lunch is 1-2, and then school is 2-6ish.  Yesterday the press came to take pictures and interview the kids about their schooling.  Hopefully it will be in the paper tomorrow! Today the kids will be going to the local Science Museum.