Changmei and Tanshou Arhats

(This article was published in the Shenzhen Daily on Oct 24, 2016.)

Changmei, the Long Eyebrow Arhat, at Huayan Temple, Datong, Shanxi

From time to time, we have encountered the figures known as the 18 (or sometimes 16) Arhats, and we have looked more closely at one of them, "Jivaka, the open-hearted arhat." Let's meet some of the others.

Budai and Qixiang Arhats

(This article was published in the Shenzhen Daily on Oct 31, 2016.)

Budai (Angaja) and friend, at Huayan Temple, Datong, Shanxi

Let's meet two more of the 18 (or 16) arhats today.

Qilu and Xiaoshi Arhats

(This article was published in the Shenzhen Daily on November 7, 2016.)

Xiaoshi, the "Laughing Lion" Arhat, at Huayan Temple, Datong, Shanxi

Today we'll meet two more of the "Eighteen Arhats" found nine-on-a-side in the main halls of many temples.

Tuota and Bajiao Arhats

(This article was published in the Shenzhen Daily on November 14, 2016.)

Tuota Arhat at Huayan Temple, Datong, Shanxi

Let's meet two more Arhats.

Jubo and Xiqing Arhats

(This article was published in the Shenzhen Daily on November 21, 2016.)

Jubo Arhat at Huayan Temple, Datong, Shanxi Province

The next two Arhats in our survey of the famous eighteen are Jubo and Xiqing, the "Bowl Raising" and "Festive" Arhats.

Guojiang and Wa'er Arhats

(This article was published in the Shenzhen Daily on November 28, 2016.)

Wa'er Arhat at Huayan Temple, Datong, Shanxi Province

Today's two Arhats are Guojiang, the "Arhat Who Crossed the River," and Wa'er, the "Ear-Cleaning Arhat."

Kanmen and Jingzuo Arhats

(This article was published in the Shenzhen Daily on December 5, 2016.)

Kanmen Arhat wards off evil at Huayan Temple, Datong, Shanxi Province

Our next two Arhats are named Kanmen and Jingzuo.

Luoholuo Arhat

(This article was published in the Shenzhen Daily on December 12, 2016.)

A statue of Rahula in the garden at Kaiyuan Temple, Chaozhou.

Three Arhats remain on our list. This week's is one of the most fascinating.

Tiger and Dragon Arhats

(This article was published in the Shenzhen Daily on December 19, 2016.)

The Dragon-Taming Arhat, Kaiyuan Temple, Chaozhou

At last we come to Arhats 17 and 18--who present some problems.