Pao-Hua Buddhist Temple, San Jose Thursday, November 9, 2017

Pao-Hua, meaning in Chinese “the Temple nourishes the blooming of the Lotus of Buddhism,” is a beautiful site which facilitates the teachings of Buddhism for the local community and is an education center for sharing the differences between western and eastern cultures. There were many interesting subjects to sketch and/or paint including the front (mountain) gate; the elaborately decorated roof and colorful eaves of the main Temple; a large inscribed bell; several Buddha statues, shrines, and altars surrounded by burning incense and beautifully arranged seasonal fruit and flowers. 

Many thanks to the Pao-Hua community for allowing us to paint at their temple.

For more information see:

http://www.paohuatemple.org

Upcoming paintsites:
Nov 16 - Cooper-Garrod Vineyards, Saratoga
Nov 18 - Weekend Paintsite - Villa Montalvo, Saratoga
Nov 23 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Nov 30 - Rancho San Antonio, Cupertino
Dec 7 - View of Hayes Mansion from Edenvale Gardens Regional Park, San Jose
Dec 9 - Weekend Paintsite - Central Wholesale Nursery, San Jose
Dec 14 - Central Wholesale Nursery, San Jose
Dec 28 - Redwood Preserve, Los Altos

Front gate of Pao-Hua Buddhist Temple

Side view of the main temple and ancient bell

Artists taking shelter

Lisha

Jane S.

Lisha's painting

Weeping olive tree in front of the main temple by Lisha

Temple Bell and Decorative roof tops by Tanvi

Jayne's sketchbook page showing elaborate pagoda style roof

Chinese Guardian Lion or "Foo Dog" by Jayne

Weeping Olive and Temple by Leslie

"Foo Dog" by Leslie

An incense offering to Buddha painted by Annie

Temple roof-scape by Annie

Front gateway by Jane S.