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Definition
Po Lin Monastery, a famous Buddhist monastery located in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Po Lin Monastery is famous for housing the Tian Tan Buddha, often referred to locally as the Big Buddha. It is a major tourist destination on Lantau Island, and visitors typically arrive by taking the Ngong Ping 360 cable car or a bus from Tung Chung. The site is a significant cultural landmark rather than just a place of worship for locals.
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We are going to Po Lin Monastery to pray tomorrow.
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