Baoguo Temple, Buddhist temple at Mount Emei, China
Baoguo Temple is a large Buddhist temple at the base of Mount Emei set at 551 meters elevation with multiple courtyards and interconnected structures. The main hall rises in four levels following the slope of the mountainside, creating a complex that adapts to the natural terrain.
The temple was founded during the Ming Dynasty Wanli period and later received its current name from Emperor Kangxi. This naming marked an important phase in recognizing the site's religious importance.
The temple blends Buddhist, Confucian, and Taoist traditions throughout its spaces, where visitors encounter statues and artwork representing all three belief systems. This mixture shows how different faiths coexist and interact within the local religious landscape.
The temple sits at the mountain base and is easily reachable on foot from Baoguosi Bus Station. Visitors should expect steep pathways and changing elevations as the grounds follow the slope.
The temple houses a 14-story red copper Huayan Tower containing 4,700 Buddha statues inside its structure. The complete text of the Huayan Sutra is also stored within this tower, making it a significant repository of Buddhist scripture.
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