Chung Tai Chan Monastery, Buddhist monastery in Puli, Taiwan
The monastery building combines traditional Chinese architecture with modern construction techniques, rising 37 stories high among the mountains of Nantou County.
Founded in 1990 by Grand Master Wei Chueh, the monastery grew from a small mountain sanctuary into its current form, opening its main complex in 2001.
The monastery follows the Three Links of Cultivation philosophy, integrating merit cultivation, scriptural understanding, and meditation practices into Buddhist teaching.
Visitors can reach the monastery by taking the Taiwan High Speed Rail to Taichung Station, followed by a bus connection to the dedicated monastery stop.
The monastery structure received the Taiwan Architecture Award in 2002 and International Award for Lighting Design in 2003 for its innovative design.
Location: Puli Township
Inception: 1990
Website: https://ctworld.org.tw
GPS coordinates: 24.00910,120.94461
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:45
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