Four Sacred Mountains of Buddhism in China

Author: Xiao Qianhui
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Publish Date: 2000-08-01
Features: This book is a pictorial atlas of famous mountains in China (geography). It introduces the four major Buddhist mountains in China—Mount Wutai, Mount Emei, Mount Putuo, and Mount Jiuhua. The four major Buddhist mountains of China have a long history, embodying rich Buddhist culture, preserving splendid Buddhist art, and storing a variety of Buddhist artifacts. They perfectly reflect the harmony between the natural beauty of Chinese mountains and the creative beauty of Buddhist culture. Here, the picturesque natural scenery and magnificent cultural landscapes complement each other, adding color to Chinese culture, enhancing the brilliance of the Chinese land, composing a beautiful Buddhist symphony for Chinese tourism, and building a bridge of friendship for cultural exchanges between Chinese and foreign Buddhists. The book is also accompanied by exquisite color illustrations. With its rich content and illustrations, it serves as a reference for avid travelers and those interested in Chinese Buddhism.