Wunder World Museum Introduction
The Chung Tai World Museum is situated in the Lotus Basin at the foot of Hehuan Mountain in central Taiwan, harmoniously built into the landscape and adjacent to the Chung Tai Chan Monastery. Surrounded by rolling mountains and clear blue skies, it overlooks the Puli mountain town from a high vantage point. The Tang-style architecture built in a Chinese-Western hybrid form has a majestic appearance reminiscent of the ancient city of Chang'an, symbolizing a "guardian city" in Buddhism, which protects Buddhist teachings and historical artifacts. Over the past 30 years, treasures donated by devotees have been meticulously crafted under the inspiration of founder Master Wei-jue’s vision of "artifying the world," making it a new cultural, spiritual, and recreational landmark in central Taiwan. Upon entering the nine-meter high lobby on the first floor, visitors feel as though they have stepped into a realm of pure, radiant Buddhist teachings. The ceiling above the central Buddha features a design inspired by the circular rotation of cave dome patterns, representing the Buddhist concept of "Three Times and Ten Directions." When light shines through the stained glass lotus pattern in the center onto the three-tiered mandala of Buddhas, it creates an impression of entering the world of the Hua Zang where numerous Buddhas come together, guiding visitors into the realm of Buddhist art. The Chung Tai World Museum is also the only museum in Taiwan that features a complete collection of rubbings from a stele forest, showcasing the calligraphic characteristics expressed by calligraphers throughout history. Visitors can appreciate the timeless artistic charm of renowned calligraphers such as Wang Xizhi, Yan Zhenqing, Zhang Xu, and Su Dongpo. The museum includes an interactive area for wooden craftsmanship that allows both children and adults to learn how to create their own wooden sculptures through digital interactive carving.
