Travelers have no boundaries and photographers have no boundaries. Here is the travel diary of Sensen Bujie Li, sharing with you the new things during the journey. Putuo Mountain in Zhoushan, Zhejiang, one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China, is said to be the dojo of

Travelers have no boundaries and photographers have no boundaries. Here is the travel diary of Xian Senbu Li, sharing with you the new things during the journey.

Mount Putuo, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, is one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China. According to legend, it is the dojo of Guanyin Bodhisattva. The incense has been flourishing for hundreds of years, and it It is not only a Buddhist holy place, but also a national 5A scenic spot with beautiful scenery. There is an endless stream of tourists who go to Putuo Mountain to pray for blessings every year. In the hearts of many tourists, the scenic spots on Putuo Mountain are cherished, whether it is the Nanhai Guanyin Statue or the thousand-year-old ancient temple Puji. Zen temples are famous all over the world, but have you heard that there are two historic and exquisite pagodas in Mount Putuo?

There are the famous "Three Treasures" in Putuo Mountain, the Jiulong caisson of Fayu Temple, the Guanyin Monument of Yangzhi'an and the Duobao Pagoda. In particular, the Duobao Pagoda is currently the most famous. It is the oldest historical building in Putuo Mountain. It was built in the Yuan Dynasty and has a history of more than 700 years. It is the only Yuan Dynasty stone pagoda in Zhejiang Province. Its construction style is a little different from traditional pagodas. It is somewhat similar. A touch of Tibetan Buddhism.

Speaking of this Duobao Pagoda, the locals call it the Prince Pagoda. According to legend, it was built by the descendants of Kublai Khan in the Yuan Dynasty. The Yuan Dynasty admired Tibetan Buddhism very much, but at the same time it was in conflict with Tibet, Xixia, Mongolia and Han people. Cultures blend with each other. Duobao Pagoda is a historical and cultural product left behind by the fierce collision of multiple cultures. It is located in the Duobao Pagoda courtyard next to Puji Temple. There are not many tourists on weekdays. Almost no one knows its existence, and no tourists go out of their way to visit it. Come check in.

Duobao Pagoda is a five-story square pagoda. The upper three floors are the pagoda body and the lower two floors are the pagoda base. There are niches on all sides, a Buddha statue on each side, and four heavenly king statues on each side. There are eighteen Arhat statues carved on the top, and there is a statue of Maitreya Buddha and Skanda in the front and rear. There are 32 chi heads on the railings of the tower base, just like the dragon heads in myths and legends. The whole tower looks quite exquisite and has a unique style. It is indeed A rare pagoda.

The artistic styles of Buddhas, Arhats, Dharma Protector Kings, donors and various ethnic cultures from all over the world are perfectly reflected in the Duobao Pagoda, which is the oldest historical building in Putuo Mountain. , is a beautiful work of art. If the Duobao Pagoda is responsible for the long history and culture of Mount Putuo, then the other pagoda is even more amazing. Although it is not as old as the Duobao Pagoda, no matter the exquisiteness of the carving, it is Slightly better than Duobao Pagoda.

Do you know where the Miaozhan Pagoda in Mount Putuo is? Even if you are a person who often goes to Putuo Mountain, you may not know the location of Miaozhan Pagoda. It is located on Luojia Mountain, half an hour’s boat ride away from Putuo Mountain. The word Miaozhan sounds full of mystery, but in fact, there is a pagoda here. Miao Zhan'an, hence the name of the tower, the locals call it the 500 Arhat Tower, because the tower is carved with more than 500 Arhats and Guanyin, and there are sculptures of the Four Heavenly Kings outside the courtyard gate, which is particularly stunning.

Miaozhan Pagoda has three floors. On the first floor, 60 Arhats worshiping Pilu Guanyin are carved on the south side, 58 Arhats are carved on the west to worship the Pure Water Guanyin, 58 Arhats are carved on the north and they travel around the scenic spots of Putuo. On the east side, there are 60 Arhats worshiping Aoyu Guanyin. , on the south side of the second-story tower are the 18 Arhats Pilgrimage to Guanyin, and on the west side are the On the north side, 44 Arhats gather at the Nantian Gate; on the north side, 36 Arhats worship Zizhu Guanyin; on the three-story pagoda; on the south side, the Dragon King of the Four Seas and 48 Arhats worship Guanyin; on the west side, 32 Arhats gather to listen to Guanyin's sermons in the west; in the north, 36 Arhats gather at the Sanskrit Ancient Cave. , 28 Arhats worship Ruyi Guanyin on the east side. There is a Buddhist niche on the top floor of the tower, with white marble four-sided Guanyin heads carved inside.

Although Miaozhan Tower is a newly built building in the 1990s, its carvings on the tower body are so exquisite, and each Arhat has rich expressions and lifelike expressions. It is said that there are a total of 522 Arhats on the tower, and the name of the 500 Arhat Tower is worthy of its name. The incense here is very strong, and it is said that it is one of the must-visit spots to pray for blessings in Mount Putuo. Every tourist who comes here will circle the tower three times clockwise under the tower, which will bring good luck.

The Duobao Pagoda and the Miaozhan Pagoda in Mount Putuo. One is very old and has a very high historical and cultural heritage, and the other is exquisitely carved. It can be called a rare fine stone carving. They are two attractions that you must not miss when traveling to Mount Putuo. Have you ever seen these two pagodas in Mount Putuo? Tell us your impressions of them and look forward to your wonderful comments.