Eastern States Buddhist Temple

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Overview – This small, casual temple is billed as the home of "100 golden Buddhas," but the majority of the Blessed One's likenesses are actually tucked away in a historical artifacts center at the back. Tourists bypass this prayer pit-stop on their way to Chinatown's designer knockoff shops, which is all right with the locals, who drop by to light incense sticks and pray in front of three altars before leaving a small donation. – – Features – The temple's hidden golden Bodhisattvas would likely brighten up the main space, which is bathed in a garish, fluorescent…