Zen Tea Vegetarian-----The Taste of the Soul

Author: Yang Zhaoxia
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Publish Date: 2005-10-18
Features: Among China's rich cultural heritage, Buddhist temple culture is a fascinating gem. Temples scattered across the country preserve valuable artifacts, and the stories of these temples record thousands of years of political, economic, and cultural transformations. This book introduces readers to Buddhist temples from a fresh perspective. By exploring the natural landscapes, magnificent architecture, rare artifacts, extensive poems and couplets, inscriptions, and various legends passed down through folk traditions, it traces the paths of eminent monks and listens to the echoes of Buddhist wisdom. For example, through the "Flowing Cup Pavilion" in Tanzhe Temple, one can hear the laughter of scholars drinking and composing poetry; through the thrilling Hanging Temple, one can appreciate the open-mindedness of monks; and through temple couplets, classical poems, and legends, one can engage in a spiritual dialogue with great masters, deepening one's reflections on culture, history, and life.