Rosamond Soong Ching-ling (27 January 1893 – 29 May 1981) was a Chinese political figure. As the third wife of Sun Yat-sen, one of the leaders of the 1911 revolution that established the Republic of China, she was often referred to as Madame Sun Yat-sen. She was a member of the Soong family and, together with her siblings, played a prominent role in China's politics prior to and after 1949.
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The Li River or Li Jiang belongs to the Xijiang River system in the Pearl River Basin, is a tributary of the upper reaches of the Guijiang River and is located in the northeastern part of the Guangxi Zhuang Region, China. It flows 102 miles from Xing'an County to Pingle County, where the karst mountains and river highlight a popular river cruise.
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Sangatsu-do (Hokke-do) is located just to the south of Nigatsudo and is considered to be the oldest building in the Todaiji temple precinct. it was founded in 733 by the priest Roben, the first abbot of Todaiji. The name Hokke-do comes from the practice of holding a yearly service for the Hokekyo sutra in March by the lunar calendar - hence 'Hall' or 'temple of the third month.'
The building has remained intact, though the Raido (chapel) was added as recently as 1200.
The temple contains a number of extremely important statues including a 3.6m-tall, dry lacquer image of Fukukenjaku Kannon, who strives to save all souls from suffering. The image is surrounded by 14 other statues including flanking clay images of Nikko-Bosatsu and Gakko-Bosatsu, both National Treasures.
Other statues include dry lacquer images of Bonten (Brahma) and Taishakuten (Indra), both National Treasures and the Four Heavenly Guardians (all National Treasures). To the right of Bonten is a wooden statue of Fudo-Myo-o and to the left Jizo-Bosatsu (both Important Cultural Properties). In front of the platform holding the pantheon are two 3 meter tall dry lacquer Deva Kings.
Located at 〒630-8211 Nara Prefecture, Nara, Zoshicho, 406-1 法華堂.
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No idea where the Workers' Park actually is located other than a notation "China" on the back of this postcard. I would assume it must refer to mainland China (as opposed to Taiwan). Any ideas?
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Hakuba Sanzan, shining in Morgenrot, has a mysterious tone, and the anticipated start of the day is sure to give climbers a wonderful sense of excitement.
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