The abbot of Pilu Si (Pilu Monastery) 毘盧寺 preaches the Dharma in the Dharma Hall.

Photographer

Welch, Holmes

Date

• ca. 1957-ca. 1964

Summary

• The abbot sits on the central dais preaching. He holds the crooked stick that is the emblem of his authority to preach. Other monks all stand in rows on opposite sides listening.