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| Kun Iam Temple - Kun Iam Tong | |
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The Kun Iam Temple is a temple in Nossa Senhora de Fátima, Macau, China. It is one of the three largest and richest Buddhist temples in Macau and its more official name is "Pou Chai Sim Un" (Pou Chai Temple). It is regarded as one of the oldest temples in Macau and was founded in the 13th century to venerate Kun Iam, the Chinese representation of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Mercy. |
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| Issued Country | Macau |
| Issued Year | 1998 |
| Category | Events |
| Type | Commemorative/Special Stamps |