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This color photograph depicts the interior of the Hall of Ten Thousand Happinesses (Wanfu Ge) within the Yonghe Temple (Lama Temple) in Beijing, China. The central subject is a colossal, seated Maitreya Buddha statue, crafted from gilded wood, adorned with yellow and blue robes, and positioned on an elaborate golden lotus pedestal. The statue displays a serene, smiling countenance with both hands raised in a symbolic gesture. In front of the Buddha, a multi-tiered dark wooden altar holds various offerings, including fresh fruits and arrangements of white orchids and red flowers. The temple hall features dark wooden architectural elements, intricate carvings, and colorful murals on the upper walls and ceiling sections. Tall red banners with intricate gold floral patterns hang vertically on the right side. In the foreground, rows of light-colored wooden prayer benches or low tables are arranged, each equipped with a small, red-hooded desk lamp on a chrome stand. A patterned rug with blue and white motifs covers the floor. The scene is dimly lit, suggesting ambient light. A single, indistinct person is visible seated in the far right background, partially obscured by a wooden screen or lattice window.
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