Haitian Buddhism

At the corner of the middle section of Xiangyun Road, there is a huge square rock standing on the side of the road. The four characters of "Hai Tian fo Guo" on the rock surface are written by Qi Jiguang, a famous Anti Japanese general in the Ming Dynasty. It has become a synonym for Putuo Mountain. Each word is one meter square. It was written in the 16th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1588). The Stone got its name because of its title.

Haitian Buddhism

"Haitian Buddha kingdom" is a good name for Putuo Mountain, one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China. Putuo Mountain is a small island in Zhoushan Archipelago, covering an area of nearly 13 square kilometers. It is also known as the four famous mountains of Chinese Buddhism along with Wutai Mountain in Shanxi, Emei Mountain in Sichuan and Jiuhua Mountain in Anhui. It is the Taoist temple for Guanyin Bodhisattva to educate all living beings and is known as the Haitian Buddha kingdom. It is famous at home and abroad for its magic, sacredness and mystery. Now it is a national key scenic spot and a national 5A level scenic spot.

Putuo Mountain Culture

Mount Putuo is one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China.

Putuo Mountain is known as "the land of Buddha" and "the holy land of the South China Sea". It is also a famous island scenic spot.

Putuo Mountain is a small island in Zhoushan archipelago in the East China Sea. It is narrow from north to South and covers an area of about 12.5 square kilometers. The scenery on the island is beautiful, the cave is secluded, the rock is strange, the ancient temple is Lin palace, and the clouds are shrouded. Putuo Mountain, together with Jiuhua Mountain, Emei Mountain and Wutai Mountain, is one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China. It is also famous for the beauty of mountain and water. Putuo Mountain, as a seamount, fully shows the natural beauty of the sea and mountain. The mountains and the sea are connected, making it more beautiful and magnificent.

It is the most famous and miraculous Guanyin Taoist temple in China, a Buddhist holy land and a temple dedicated to the great master of Guanyin. It can be said to be the "hometown of Guanyin". Every February 19, June 19, and September 19 of the lunar calendar is the birthday of Guanyin Bodhisattva, the period of becoming a monk, and the period of becoming a Taoist. The whole mountain is full of people, and the temple is full of cigarettes. It is a scene of sea sky Buddhism.

Buddhist culture

Putuo Mountain is "the Taoist center of Guanyin". A sea of people came to worship on the island. Men and women of faith are not far away, holding incense and praying to Buddha in a pious mood for peace. It can be seen that the island is full of incense, and Guanyin is effective.

The religious activities of Mount Putuo can be traced back to the Qin Dynasty. The relics of primitive Taoism and alchemy can be found everywhere. In the first year of Tang Dynasty (847 AD), a Buddhist monk came to visit Chaoyin cave and felt the incarnation of Guanyin. In order to say the magic method, the spiritual trace began to be written. In the fourth year of Xiantong in Tang Dynasty (863 AD), master hui'e, a Japanese monk, invited the statue of Guanyin to return to his country by boat from Mount Wutai. When the boat arrived at Lianhua ocean, it was stormy and stormy. He could not make it. So he believed that Guanyin would not go eastward, but left the statue beside Chaoyin cave for worship, so he called it "refused to go to Guanyin". After generations of construction, temples. In its heyday, there were three temples, 88 nunneries, 128 thatched cottages and more than 4000 monks in the mountain, which was known as "the first Buddhist kingdom of Sinian".

Buddhism in Putuo mountain began in Tang Dynasty. It is said that in the fourth year of Xiantong in Tang Dynasty (863 A.D.), monk Huie invited the statue of Guanyin to return home from Wutai Mountain. He was blocked by the lotus ocean in Putuo Mountain and thought that Guanyin would not go eastward, so he had to go ashore in Chaoyin cave and leave the statue of Buddha in his house. Since then, the Taoist temple of Guanyin began. After the flourishing of Buddhism, it has the reputation of "the first Buddhist kingdom of Sinian". On the 19th of February, the birthday of Guanyin, the 19th of June, and the 19th of September, the day of becoming a monk of Guanyin, the day of chanting sutras and worshiping Buddhas all night long is a grand occasion.

Every year, on the 19th birthday of Guanyin in February, the 19th of June, and the 19th of September, believers gather in the Buddhist kingdom. Mount Putuo is full of candles and cigarettes. Chanting sutras and worshiping Buddha all night long is a spectacular event. In every Buddhist event, there are many auspicious signs, and believers pray for worship, which leads to frequent and effective results. The thousands of years of Buddhist activities have accumulated profound Buddhist culture in Putuo Mountain. There is a saying that "everyone Amitabha, every household Guanyin". Guanyin belief has been called "the belief of half the world" by scholars

Tourism landscape

Surrounded by the sea, Putuo Mountain is known as "the first pure place in the world". Rocks and trees, cliff carvings of temples and pagodas, and the sound of Sanskrit sound are all full of the mysterious color of Buddhism. The island is famous as "Island Botanical Garden" for its lush trees, ancient camphors everywhere, birds singing and flowers fragrant. There are 66 species and 1221 trees of more than 100 years old in the whole mountain. There are not only ancient camphor, but also Carpinus Putuo, a rare and endangered species in China, which is listed as a national first-class protected plant. The island is surrounded by sands, white waves, fishing sails, green peaks, green mountains and silver waves. The sands surround a large number of ancient temples, forming a gorgeous picture. The grottoes are very beautiful, and the rock of pantuo, er GUI Ting FA, Xin Zi, fan Yin cave, Chao Yin cave and Chao Yang cave are fascinating. The twelve scenes of Putuo are either precipitous, secluded or peculiar, giving people infinite reverie. Many places of interest and historic sites have formed an indissoluble bond with Guanyin, spreading beautiful and moving legends.

There are three main scenic spots: Puji temple, Fayu temple and Huiji temple. The symbol of Putuo is the bronze statue of Guanyin in Nanhai. There are also six scenic spots, including the purple bamboo forest scenic area, including the purple bamboo forest temple, the unwilling to go to the Guanyin courtyard, the South China Sea Guanyin standing Buddha, and so on. The above attractions are the essence of Mount Putuo. When summer comes, tourists come to Mount Putuo for summer vacation. They gather at baibusha, the first bathing beach in Zhejiang Province, which adds a beautiful landscape to Mount Putuo.

Puji temple, built on the mountain, is the largest temple in Mount Putuo. In 1605, the emperor granted Baotuo Guanyin temple the title of "protecting the country and longevity Putuo Temple", so the mountain got its name from the temple. The release pool in front of Pujiu temple is full of lotus, and the red carp swim freely. The sea of people in front of the temple gate is like tide, and the air is full of the smell of incense. The tall camphor surrounded by one person shows the ancient and vicissitudes of the temple. According to the regulations, each person is only allowed to bring three sticks into the incense. Devout people worship, recite words and make wishes to express their hopes. The main hall and the heavenly king hall are full of candlelight and cigarettes. Guanyin Bodhisattva, according to the Sanskrit, is translated as "great mercy, save the suffering, save the suffering, Guanyin Bodhisattva". Also known as South no Guanyin Bodhisattva, Guanyin free Bodhisattva, guangshiyin Bodhisattva. Guanyin Bodhisattva, who sits on the lotus throne in the main hall, is a woman and a man. She is dignified and kind-hearted. She holds a clear bottle of willows and has boundless wisdom and supernatural powers. Be merciful to all living beings. Guanyin Bodhisattva is the first Bodhisattva who sits down in the Western Paradise "anito Buddha". Together with Dashi Bodhisattva, he is the coerced Bodhisattva of anito Buddha, known as the "three saints of the west". Amitabha Buddha, Guanyin Bodhisattva, dashizhi Bodhisattva, can give all living beings joy and help to spend life and death. Guanyin Bodhisattva, together with Manjusri Bodhisattva, Puxian Bodhisattva and dizang Bodhisattva, is known as the four major Bodhisattvas in Buddhism. Guanyin Bodhisattva is the most diligent, the most progressive and the most restless one.

The statue of Guanyin on the south end of Shuangfeng Mountain is 33 meters high, the statue of Guanyin sitting upright is 18 meters high, the lotus terrace is 2 meters high, and the base is more than 10 meters. Climbing on the base, you can see that the mountain rises with the peak, green pines and bamboos, luxuriant forests, smooth and smooth air, and rippling green waves on the sea On the corridor under the base there are pictures carved in black marble. There are "Jianzhen's eastward journey" in the East and "Xuanzang's Westward Journey" in the West. His deeds are moving and his spirit is commendable. He is moved by Buddhism

FUDING mountain is the highest mountain in Putuo, with an altitude of 292 meters. Get on the cable car and rise slowly. The rolling haze on the island is covered with trees and green. In autumn, you can have a panoramic view of Zhoushan Archipelago. The sea is like a mirror, with a vast expanse of blue water. Fishing boats are like weaving, islands are like painting, like gems inlaid in the blue waves. Into the gate, through the narrow tunnel to the temple. 145 halls and pavilions are hidden in a forest of green bamboo and rock. 132 statues of Guanyin in Guanyin hall have their own shapes and exquisite workmanship.

Pantuo stone on the island is even more surprising. It is composed of two stones, three meters high and seven meters wide. The top surface is flat. After several times of wind and rain, the disaster can not be shaken. "Pan Tuo Shi" is said to be written by Hou Jigao, a famous Anti Japanese general in Ming Dynasty. "Two turtles listening" is a spectacle. The stone is 2.7m high, 6m thick and 40m3 in volume. Stone into a diamond, stone and stone connected only a few square meters, flying lonely, nature's nature, uncanny workmanship, really amazing!

Travel experience

Buddhism is a belief, a freedom and a culture. In ancient times, the feudal emperors prayed for safety and blessings, while the common people prayed for blessings from heaven and Bodhisattvas. Good weather and peace for the country and the people. The country of Buddhism is famous for its constant fragrance. Today, China is reviving, the motherland is thriving, and a harmonious society is being built. Pray for the blessing of Guanyin Bodhisattva, the health of all people, food and clothing, fast forward to a well-off society! No anitovo!

Putuo Mountain in Haitian Buddha Kingdom, we should appreciate her beauty with a pious heart and feel her truth and kindness. "Half a wheel of fresh water shines on the heart of Zen, and a few rays of the setting sun dream of carrying guests." In this rich atmosphere of God, I only try to seek another seclusion. Perhaps, the night of Putuo Mountain, will be embraced by the deep blue sky, and then, let me hold the Night Walker's lamp, slowly forward. Distant and close to the place, came the wave hit the cliff echo, quiet as Sheng song. Let me experience and explore in this state of mind without desire

At this time, if there is moonlight squeezing out from the clouds, let her go to soothe the occasionally awakened birdsong.

After all, Haitian Buddhist kingdom is the mountain of immortals and the land of human beings

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