Jiuzi Mountain, a famous Buddhist mountain in China, is known for the legend of the Arhats.

Author: Xu Tianxia
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: Jizushan is located in Binyuan County, Dali Prefecture, Yunnan Province, and is also known as Ji quyinling. Jizushan is one of China's famous Buddhist mountains and is one of the birthplaces of Chan Buddhism. According to Buddhist scriptures, over 2,000 years ago, the Buddha Shakyamuni's robe and bowl were brought by the northern Mahakasyapa to meditate at Huashou Gate on Jizushan, thus establishing its in Buddhist history. Jizushan combines the traditions of Vajrayana Buddhism, Han Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, and Theravada Buddhism on one mountain, and is renowned as the "Heavenly Open Buddhist Kingdom" and the "Sacred Mountain of Buddhist Lands." Throughout history, Jizushan has produced many eminent monks, leaving behind a wealth of literary and artistic works, as well as numerous Buddhist stories passed down through generations.