Central Taiwan Science Park Museum Introduction
The Chung Tai World Museum is located in the Lotus Basin at the foot of Hehuanshan in central Taiwan, harmoniously built with the mountains and adjacent to Chung Tai Chan Monastery. Surrounded by lush mountains and blue skies, it overlooks the Puli mountain town from a high vantage point. The Tang-style architecture, blending Chinese and Western elements, resembles the grandeur of Chang'an city and symbolizes the "Dharma-protecting city" in Buddhism, meant to safeguard Buddhist and historical artifacts. For the past 30 years, treasures donated by followers, under the guidance of founder Wei Jue An Gong and the aspiration of "artifying the world," have been meticulously curated by the disciples, transforming it into a new landmark for culture, spirituality, and relaxation in central Taiwan. Entering the nine-meter-high lobby on the first floor feels like stepping into the pure and radiant realm of Buddhist teachings. The ceiling above the main Buddha features a square dome design that captures the Buddhist concept of time and space, "the ten directions and three ages." As light shines through the stained glass depicting a central lotus pattern onto the three-tiered transformative Buddha sculptures, visitors feel as if they are in the Huazang world, where Buddhas and Bodhisattvas convene, leading them into the realm of Buddhist art. Moreover, the Chung Tai World Museum is the only museum in Taiwan that possesses a complete collection of rubbings from stone tablets, showcasing the distinctive styles of calligraphers across generations. Visitors can enjoy the enduring artistic charm of renowned calligraphers such as Wang Xizhi, Yan Zhenqing, Zhang Xu, and Su Dongpo. The museum also features an interactive area for wooden carving, allowing both young and old to learn how to create their own wooden sculptures through digital interactive carving experiences.
