Pantao Buddhist culture scenic spot

PanTao Mountain Buddhist culture scenic spot in Xuzhou

synonym

Pantao Buddhist culture scenic spot generally refers to Xuzhou PanTao Mountain Buddhist culture scenic spot

Xuzhou Pantao Buddhist culture scenic spot is located at the foot of Pantao mountain in Xuzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone, adjacent to Hanyuan Avenue in the East, Pantao road in the north and Yangshan road in the south, covering an area of more than 1100 mu. Among them, the first phase project covers an area of more than 200 mu, with an investment of about 400 million yuan; the second phase project covers an area of more than 550 mu; the third phase project covers an area of 260 mu. The North-South central axis radiates from the Buddhist culture to the East and West in turn. To the west is the Queen Mother Temple, which is dedicated to the legendary queen mother who presided over the peach assembly. It is the only place for the residents. On the east side are the five elements Health Preservation Center and the painting and Calligraphy Academy; on the south side are planning to implement the third phase project, Pantao ancient town, which is expected to be completed in three to five years. The whole scenic spot perfectly integrates Chinese traditional Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism.

The main project is Baolian temple, which is the Maitreya Bodhisattva's ashram. It was built in the Yongchu period of the northern and Southern Dynasties and the Yongxing period of the Northern Wei Dynasty. It was originally the first temple with Indian style in China, and its founder, master Faxian, was also the first eminent monk to return from his journey to the West. After thousands of years of vicissitudes, the temple was first called Longhua temple, then Hongfeng temple and Honglian temple. It was named Baolian temple during the reign of Emperor Qianlong of Qing Dynasty, and was abandoned on the eve of liberation.

Introduction

Xuzhou Pantao Buddhist culture scenic spot is located at the foot of Pantao mountain in Xuzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone, covering an area of more than 1100 mu. The main body of the temple is Baolian temple, which was built in the northern and Southern Dynasties during the Yongchu period of the Liu Song Dynasty and the Yongxing period of the Northern Wei Dynasty. It was originally the first temple with Indian style in China, and its founder, master Faxian, was also the first eminent monk to return from his journey to the West in history. After thousands of years of vicissitudes, the temple was first called Longhua temple, then Hongfeng temple and Honglian temple. It was named Baolian temple during the reign of Emperor Qianlong of Qing Dynasty, and was abandoned on the eve of liberation. The reconstructed Baolian temple has "eight halls, two pavilions and one courtyard". The architectural features show the grand atmosphere of the prosperous Tang Dynasty style, and the palace and tower are handed over, elegant and classic. Tianwang hall, Jialan hall, zushi hall, Guanyin hall, dizang hall, seven Buddha Hall, Manjusri hall, Puxian hall, Tongtian Pavilion, cangjing Pavilion, Abbot's courtyard, Shangke hall, zhaifang, sengliao and so on are arranged one by one. Bell tower and drum tower are distributed on both sides of the temple gate. All the buildings take Tongtian Pavilion as the central axis, and expand from north to south. The corridor and courtyard are in order, and each has its own position, which complement each other. Among them, the seven Buddha Hall is currently the largest Mahavira hall in China, with a construction area of 2377 square meters; there are 37.5 meters long and 9.5 meters high Nanhai Avalokitesvara murals in the hall, which is currently the largest single Buddhist mural in China; Tongtian Pavilion is 59.88 meters high, which is currently the highest Buddha Pavilion in China, worshipping Maitreya, the true body of Maitreya; the Buddha statue is 39.88 meters high, which is also the largest in China Indoor bronze statue of Buddha. The main axis of Pantao Buddhist culture scenic spot is composed of Bodhi Shenglian square outside the temple, Pantao Shengjing Mountain Gate, Tianlong Babu (Xumi mountain) square and Tongtian Pavilion.

Baolian Temple

Since the foundation of Baolian temple was laid on April 11, 2009, it has gone through more than two years of intensive construction. It has built 11 halls on Pantao mountain, covering an area of 700 mu, including seven Buddha Hall (Daxiong Hall), Tianwang hall, bell and Drum Tower, Jialan hall, Zushi Hall, Guanyin hall, Manjusri hall, Puxian hall, Tongtian Pavilion and cangjing Pavilion. Now the main project is basically completed, and the supporting projects are Zhaitang, Liaofang and Abbot's courtyard The Sutra pavilion was also basically completed. On June 20, 2011, nearly 20 monks have officially moved in, holding Buddhist commandments such as Dharma and law. It can be said that only the garden reappeared. Baolian temple will be revived. It will hold meditation, discussion on precepts and repentance meditation. It will also hold charity, culture, education and other activities in the spirit of Mahayana compassion, so as to attract scholars to get close to and hear the Dharma and plant good roots. Baolian temple will be built to promote the Dharma and universal salvation The Dharma field of all living beings. Make greater contribution to Xuzhou's social stability and building a harmonious society.

Baolian temple has "eight halls, two pavilions and one courtyard", covering an area of 16400 square meters. The architectural features fully show the grand atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty style, and the palace tower is handed over and elegant. Tianwang hall, Jialan hall, zushi hall, Guanyin hall, dizang hall, seven Buddha Hall, Manjusri hall, Puxian hall, Tongtian Pavilion, cangjing Pavilion, Abbot's courtyard, Shangke hall, zhaifang, sengliao and so on are arranged one by one. Bell tower and drum tower are distributed on both sides of the temple gate. All the buildings take Tongtian Pavilion as the central axis, and expand from north to south. The corridor and courtyard are in order, and each has its own position, which complement each other. Among them, the seven Buddha Hall is currently the largest Mahavira hall in China, with a construction area of 2377 square meters; there are 37.5 meters long and 9.5 meters high Nanhai Avalokitesvara murals in the hall, which is currently the largest single Buddhist mural in China; Tongtian Pavilion is 59.88 meters high, which is currently the highest Buddha Pavilion in China, worshipping Maitreya, the true body of Maitreya; the Buddha statue is 39.88 meters high, which is also the largest in China Indoor bronze statue of Buddha. Together with Tongtian Pavilion, Bodhi Shenglian square outside the temple, Pantao Shengjing Mountain Gate, Tianlong Babu (Xumi mountain) square and Tongtian Pavilion form the main axis of Pantao Buddhist culture scenic spot, which also opens a framework for the future development of the scenic spot.

As the core of Pantao Buddhist cultural scenic spot, the rebuilt Baolian temple will follow the development concept of people-oriented and respecting nature in Pantao Buddhist scenic spot, adhere to the spirit of ancestor dharma as Chinese sacrificing God (India) seeking Dharma, strive to endow Buddhist doctrines with new connotations of modernization, humanization, life and science, and integrate traditional culture into people's daily life In the process of eating, living, walking, cultivating and enjoying, we can create a harmonious world in which Buddhism is everywhere and Bodhi is everywhere.

Six firsts

Seven Buddha Hall

The largest Mahavira hall in China (covering an area of more than 2000 square meters and 26 meters in height);

Tsutenkaku

The highest Buddha Pavilion in China (with a height of 59.88 meters and a construction area of 4500 square meters);

Tianguan Maitreya Buddha

The largest indoor bronze Buddha statue in China (height 39 meters)

Murals of worshipping Guanyin in Nanhai

There are 37.5-meter-long and 9.5-meter-high murals of worshiping Avalokitesvara in the main hall, which is the largest single Buddhist mural in China.

History and culture

Monk Faxian, worshipped in the ancestral hall, is the first monk in China to return from India. It was once the first Buddhist pagoda with Indian style in China.

take the first place at the triennial palace examination

The largest Ao shaped statue in China (about 10 meters in height, 18 meters in length and 13 meters in width). Under construction.

The first five of them have been opened to the outside world.

Address: Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province

Longitude: 117.266446

Latitude: 34.284334

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