Sudhana Kumāra (a.k.a. Sun Chai) is an acolyte of Avalokitasvara (a.k.a. Kwun Yam; the Chinese goddess of mercy). Though the inscription on this plaque names the Hall of Sun Chai, it is not known from which temple it came.Read More
A temple bell that, at some stage, became a church bell. It is not known in which temple this bell was used. LOCATION Grounds of St Andrew’s Church, Tingha Temple bell – at St Andrew’s Church, Tingha (IMG_4240, 14.7.19) This is a continually evolving website, and more information about this object will be published as further research is conducted. Objects gallery view Objects list viewRead More
This canister was used to hold the chim sticks, or fortune sticks, that were used in divination rituals at temples. It is a match for Chim sticker canister 2, which is at Inverell Pioneer Village. The two canisters may have been from the same temple in Tingha. LOCATION Private collection Chim stick canister 1 – Private collection (IMG_6486, 14.4.21) Objects Gallery View Objects list viewRead More
