1427h (HK TIME) The whole environment is very serene and peaceful.

One of the huge lotus pond in the compound.

Main hall near the entrance. Aiken with his AMTF pose..

Moving on to the 2nd section. Note that photography is not allowed at the main shrines, only outside.

The huge incense burner in the centre.

Moving out of the nunnery. This is the east gate/door. Additional info about the Chi Lin Nunnery

Directly opposite of the nunnery is the Chi Lin nunnery is the Nan Lian Garden. It is a public park built in the ancient style of the Tang dynasty (AD 618-906).

Aiken' kungfu pose.

Some weather / sun dial device in the garden.

Various well sculpted bonsai and rock formations can be seen all over the garden.

Care was also given to ensure that the recycling bins blend into the environment...haha.