Tian Tan Buddha

Continuing with my collection of sacred spaces, I want to share one of the most powerful places I have ever had the pleasure to visit. In January, my husband and I were lucky enough to spend 4 days exploring Hong Kong. What a beautiful and exciting city! But, if you get out of the epicenter of the city, and visit Lantau Island, there is the most beautiful monastery. Po Lin Monastery sits high enough on top of a mountain that the best way to reach it is via a cable car that travels over lovely, lush terrain to the touristy (and adorable) village of Ngong Ping. The Big Buddha itself, sits above 268 steps, where it blesses the earth with love.