Huiji Temple, Buddhist temple in Mount Putuo, China
Huiji Temple is a Buddhist temple located at the summit of Mount Putuo with multiple halls connected in traditional regional style. The complex spreads across a larger grounds with numerous buildings arranged to form an interconnected sanctuary.
The temple was founded during the Ming Dynasty by a monk and later underwent major construction expansions. These additions occurred in a subsequent period when the complex grew to its present form.
The main hall contains statues representing core Buddhist figures that shape the temple's spiritual life. Visitors and pilgrims use this space daily to pray and meditate before these sacred representations.
You can reach the temple by climbing stone steps that ascend to the summit or by using a cable transport system for easier access. Allow enough time to explore the grounds, especially if you plan to walk the ascent or descent on foot.
One particular hall within the complex displays a remarkable collection of stone carvings that represent individual artistic works from different historical periods. This collection demonstrates how various artistic traditions from across the centuries have been brought together in a single space.
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