The Venerable Master entered a hall, where two Dharma Masters stood guard at its entrance. A layperson in front of me tried to enter, but his way was blocked. However, I wasn't afraid;

后来上人进入一个礼堂，有二位法师守在门口，在我前面有一位居士想进去，结果被阻挡；

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We backtracked down the stairs to the Main Dharma Hall, where a golden Buddha dominated the room, flanked by Bodhisattvas.

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