{"id":1413,"date":"2025-10-02T12:31:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T04:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tlkyexhibition.org\/work02\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T00:25:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T16:25:51","slug":"work02","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tlkyexhibition.org\/en\/work02\/","title":{"rendered":"02 Welcome Pavilion and the Link Bridge"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Welcome Pavilion
Welcome Pavilion is the first gate along the central axis of Tung Lin Kok Yuen. Its roof features traditional Chinese architecture with a cross-ridge design supported by four terrazzo pillars.<\/p>\n

The tiles are adorned with Sanskrit \u201cOm\u201d seed syllables, while the lotus-shaped column capitals represent purity and enlightenment in Buddhism. The pillars, decorated with interlocking patterns, blend classical Chinese motifs with modern materials, reflecting the fusion of tradition and contemporary craftsmanship.
The stone tablets on either side are inscribed with \u201cPo Kok Free School\u201d and \u201cPo Kok Buddhist Seminary,\u201d reflecting the Yuen\u2019s 1935 establishment as a site that combined Buddhist education with monastic practice.<\/p>\n

In 1930, Lady Clara Ho Tung, the founder of TLKY, established the first Po Kok Free School on Percival Street in Causeway Bay and the second Po Kok Free School on Rua Central in Macau, providing educational opportunities for girls from impoverished families. In 1932, Lady Clara invited Venerable Ai Ting to Hong Kong to promote Buddhist teachings and founded the Po Kok Buddhist Seminary at Hai Yun Nunnery in Castle Peak, with the aim of nurturing Buddhist talent among women.<\/p>\n

As the facilities became insufficient to accommodate the growing number of students and practitioners, Lady Clara envisioned a permanent establishment to sustain her charitable mission. This led to the construction of TLKY. Upon its completion, both the Po Kok Buddhist Seminary and the Po Kok Free School were relocated to the site, creating a unique space that integrated Buddhist education with monastic practice.
On the left of the main entrance stands the \u201cOrigin of the Founding of Tung Lin Kok Yuen\u201d stele, erected in 1975 to mark the centenary of Lady Clara\u2019s birth and TLKY\u2019s 40th anniversary. It honours her dedication to establishing TLKY and its schools, as well as her lasting impact on society. On the right, the \u201c60th Anniversary of the Founding of Tung Lin Kok Yuen\u201d stele commemorates six decades of history and recognizes the contributions of past Board members to TLKY\u2019s development.<\/p>\n

The Link Bridge<\/p>\n

Opposite the entrance is a footbridge connecting the Yuen to Po Kok Primary School, serving as a vital link despite not being a recognized heritage structure. In earlier days, classrooms were spread across the Yuen, the Man Kam Memorial Building, and the school, with the footbridge serving as the primary route for students moving between them.<\/p>\n

To identify effective conservation methods, the Yuen selected the footbridge as a pilot project before undertaking the main complex\u2019s restoration. Craftsmen removed old tiles, applied waterproof plaster, adjusted the concrete slope, and reinstalled red clay tiles, while also repairing the bridge and columns. Upholding the principle of \u201cRestoration to Original Form\u201d every step of the process, along with the materials and techniques used, was carefully documented, preserving the site\u2019s historic character and providing valuable references for future generations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The main entrance of Tung Lin Kok Yuen is the best photo spot for esteemed guests and students to capture precious moments.<\/p>

In 1950, Po Kok School\u2019s ninth graduating class took a group photo at the main entrance, where the closed wooden folding doors formed a circular design echoing the building\u2019s round facade windows.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Hong Kong Buddhist Association hosted Venerable Yuan Ying at Tung Lin Kok Yuen, where a photograph captured the main entrance with its wooden folding doors opened to reveal the Maitreya Hall.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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A graduation photo of the fourth and fifth-year students from the Hong Kong Buddhist Association\u2019s free school.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Welcome PavilionWelcome Pavilion is the first gate along the central axis of Tung Lin Kok Yuen. Its roof features traditional Chinese architecture with a cross-ridge design supported by four terrazzo pillars. The tiles are adorned with Sanskrit \u201cOm\u201d seed syllables, while the lotus-shaped column capitals represent purity and enlightenment in Buddhism. The pillars, decorated with … <\/p>\n

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