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Pu Tuo Shan Map

Pu Tuo Shan
Pu Tuo Shan, the Buddhist sacred mountain of the east, is actually a mountainous island south of Shanghai and east of Ningbo. It is the home of the most popular bodhisattva of China - Guan Yin (Kuan Yin). The bodhisattva of compassion, she who hears the cries of the suffering, is the queen of Pu Tuo Shan, in Sanskrit she is known as Avalokitesvara. Here she rules supreme from the 100 foot tall statue of Guan Yin of the South Sea to a diminutive figure of her a small cave grotto, all of Pu Tuo Shan is devoted to her. Since Pu Tuo Shan is an island separated from the rest of China it has not seen the industrial development that characterizes the rest of China. It is still a rugged, forested island with little development and broad sandy beaches. The park-like atmosphere and numerous Buddhist temples give the island a peacefulness that can't be found on the mainland of China. Most activity on the island centers around the 1000 year old Pu Ji Si (Temple of Universal Salvation) and the beautiful Hai Yin Pond that fronts the temple. From this central location most of the temples, scenic overlooks, and grottoes are an easy hike. The latest addition to Pu Tuo Shan's collection of temples is the new Nan Hai Guan Yin (South Sea Guan Yin) with its giant statue of Guan Yin, exquisite stone carvings, Buddhist art, and museum-like murals depicting the Guan Yin story. The islands many Chinese Buddhist temples, quite atmosphere and selection of seafood dishes make it and ideal place to recuperate from the strains of travel in China. One of the best places to see the Buddhist temples of China. Please view my collection of stock photos of China, Chinese temples, and Buddhist art below.

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Pavillion on Haiyin Pond in front of Puji Temple.
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Temple buildings at Puji Temple.
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Main hall at Puji Temple.
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The Heart-Shaped Rock.

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Pilgrims making incense offerings at Puji Temple.
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Pilgrrims making incense offerings at Puji Temple.
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Buddhist sculpture at Fayu Temple.
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Monks at prayer - Fayu Temple.

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Monks taking abreak from their studies.
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Incenser, Nine-Dragon Screen in courtyard of Fayu Temple.
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Detail fo Nine-Dragon Screen at Fayu Temple.
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Buddhist sculpture at Fayu Temple.

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Touching the dragon for good luck - Purple Bamboo Grove Temple.
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Monks relaxing - Fayu Temple.
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The South Sea Guanyin (Nan Hai Guanyin).
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South Sea Guanyin with temple guardian.

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Stone bas-relief carving - South Sea Guanyin Temple.
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Altar to Guanyin.
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Trail side offerings.
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Bridge for the nobles over Haiyin Pond.

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Temple Bildings - Puji Si
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Lohan Figure
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Courtyard Incensor - Fa Yue Si
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Lion Sculpute - Puji Si

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Trailside Rocks w/Inscriptions
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Entrance Gate - South Seas Guan Yin
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Stone wall panel - South Seas Guan Yin
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Buddhist Pilgram
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