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The Lama Temple in Beijing was originally built in 1694 to house court eunuchs. Sometimes called the Palace of Peace and Harmony, it now serves as a Buddhist monastery. This pavilion and the incense burner in the foreground are part of the Temple complex.

The Lama Temple in Beijing was originally built in 1694 to house court eunuchs. Sometimes called the Palace of Peace and Harmony, it now serves as a Buddhist monastery. This pavilion and the incense burner in the foreground are part of the Temple complex.

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