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| The beauty of both mountain and sea - Putuoshan Mountain | |
Located in the east islands (Zhoushan Archipelago) of Zhejiang Province, Putuoshan Mountain (Mount Putuo, Putuo Mountain) is the abode of Avalokitesvara and one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains in Chin. Putuoshan Mountain fully shows the beauty of both mountain and sea and honored as the Buddhist Kingdom on the Sea and the Sacred Land of the South China Sea. The original religious activity of Mount Puotuo is traced back to Qin Dynasty (BC 221 - 201) when the Taoist immortals practiced alchemy here, and the relic sites can be still found today.
Stamp featuring:
Pantuo Rock is made up of two stacked stones which seems swaying. There goes a legend that Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva has been sit here in meditation before he went to Mount Jiuhua. As the sunglow falls, the stone is colored to shining gold.
The Fayu Buddhist Temple, the second largest temple on Mount Putuo. It is located at the foot of Guangxi Peak, not far from Qianbusha. It is also called Hou Temple because it is located behind the mountain behind Puji Temple, the largest temple.
The 100 Step sand is in One Hundred Steps Golden Beach is golden, pure and soft, just like a carpet. The waves splash on the beach day after day, making a rhythmed sound ceaselessly.
The Puji Buddhist Temple, the main temple of Putuoshan Mountain and all important Buddhist activities are held here. It contains Grand Yuantong Palace, Hall of Heavenly Kings, Depository of Buddhist Sutras and 357 other buildings. Grand Yuantong Palace is the main hall which houses an 8-meter-high statue of Guanyin surrounded by 32 Bodhisattva .
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| Issued Country | China |
| Issued Year | 1999 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect World Heritage Buddhist Landscape |
| Type | Commemorative/Special Stamps |