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Introduction to Longevity Bodhi Mountain

Bodhi Mountain is one of the eight scenic spots for longevity. Historically, the Ming monk Dazhi cast an iron pillar, which is more than 16 meters long. It is placed high on the top of the peak and a lamp is burned on it. At night, the light shines in all directions and can be seen far and near. The poem "One lamp on Bodhi Mountain" is known to all people of all ages in the county.

Bodhi Mountain, the holy mountain of longevity culture, was named after Bodhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism, came here to preach the Dharma. The mountain is 598 meters high, with a solitary peak towering over Changshou City, and the sound of bells and drums filling the downtown area. The Bodhi Mountain Scenic Area has a total area of ??about 15 square kilometers. It is based on the majestic Bodhi Mountain, with the extensive and profound Buddhist culture as the core, and the long and profound longevity culture as the soul. It is a national 5A-level large-scale cultural tourist attraction that integrates fitness, fitness and health care. Among the scenic spots, the three major attractions of Bodhi Temple, Bodhi Holy Lamp and Bodhi Ancient Town are particularly fascinating.

Bodhi Temple - incense to pray for longevity. Bodhi Temple is located on the top of Bodhi Mountain. It is a thousand-year-old temple built in the early Northern Song Dynasty. It is known as "Dharma Dojo and the True Lineage of Zen". It has been repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt over thousands of years. It was rebuilt in October 2014. Bodhi Temple faces west to east, covering an area of ??more than 60 acres. The temple area is 4,500 square meters, with an all-wood structure and ancient architecture, which is magnificent. The Zhaimen Archway, Shanmen Hall, Tianwang Hall, Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Guanyin Hall, Ksitigarbha Hall, Main Hall, Buddhist Sutra Tower, Patriarch Hall, etc. are well-proportioned and complement each other.

The Bodhi Holy Lamp - the light fulfills the dream of longevity. The Bodhi Holy Lamp was built in the late Ming Dynasty. It burns lanterns day and night, shining far and near, ranking among the eight scenes of longevity. It was rebuilt in October 2014. It followed Buddhist rituals and traveled thousands of miles without fear of hardships. It respectfully requested the sacred fire from the Lumpi Sacred Garden in Nepal, the birthplace of Buddha Sakyamuni, and relit the Bodhi Lamp. The holy lantern lighthouse is integrated with a seven-level pagoda as the body and a lotus petal-shaped lamp as the top. It is 37.5 meters high. It is the only holy lantern landscape in a domestic Buddhist temple and the largest Buddhist holy lantern in the world.

Bodhi Ancient Town - a long-term relationship. Bodhi Ancient Town is located at the foot of Bodhi Mountain. In recent years, it has been rebuilt and opened, covering an area of ??800 acres and a total construction area of ??370,000 square meters. It has successfully created a national 4A-level scenic spot and become one of the top ten municipal tourist resorts.