Finding a spiritual oasis amidst the modern shopping malls of China

China: Consumerism and Spirituality | Simon Reeve: Sacred Rivers | BBC Earth · 4:11 · Video: BBC Earth · Watch at the source

In short: This video explores the striking contrast between China's rapid consumerism and its enduring spiritual traditions, featuring a Buddhist temple that offers a sanctuary from the surrounding urban sprawl.

The footage examines how traditional spiritual sites, such as a local Buddhist temple, serve as quiet retreats from the intense commercial activity of surrounding shopping malls.

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