Ashoka Temple, Buddhist temple at Mount Taibai, Ningbo, China
Ashoka Temple on Mount Taibai is a large Buddhist complex with multiple halls for ceremonies and gatherings. The site contains various buildings including the Four Heavenly Kings Hall and the Mahavira Hall, arranged around an ancient pagoda that once held sacred relics.
The temple was established during the Western Jin dynasty and later received imperial recognition through its formal naming. Over centuries, it became an important site for Buddhist teaching and attracted scholars from different regions.
The temple serves as an active center for Buddhist practice and worship, where visitors can observe monks performing daily rituals and ceremonies. People from surrounding areas come here to pray and meditate among the halls and gardens.
The temple is located on a mountain outside the city and is best reached by private transport. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and allow enough time to explore the various buildings and grounds.
The temple houses a small pagoda with multiple layers containing precious objects that shimmer in different colors as light shifts. These hidden treasures are a rare feature that most visitors overlook.
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