Midland World Museum Introduction
The Chung Tai World Museum is located in the Lotus Pond area at the foot of Hehuanshan in central Taiwan, seamlessly integrated with the mountain landscape and adjacent to Chung Tai Chan Monastery. Surrounded by lush mountains and embraced by clear blue skies, it overlooks the Puli mountainous town from a high vantage point. The Chinese-style Tang Dynasty architecture stands majestically, resembling the ancient city of Chang'an, symbolizing the Buddhist concept of a "Vigilant Protector of the Law City," which is meant to safeguard Buddhist teachings and historical artifacts. For the past 30 years, treasures donated by devotees have been meticulously crafted under the guidance of the founder, Master Wei-Jue An, who advocates for the "Artistic World." This has led to the establishment of a new cultural, spiritual, and recreational landmark in central Taiwan. Upon entering the nine-meter high lobby on the first floor, one feels as though they have entered a serene and radiant realm of Buddhist teachings. The ceiling above the central Buddha features a design inspired by cave dome architecture, illustrating the Buddhist temporal and spatial concept of "the ten directions and three realms." When light filters through the stained glass lotus design in the center, casting onto the circular array of three-tiered Buddha sculptures, visitors are transported to a world reminiscent of the gathering of various Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, guiding them into the realm of Buddhist art. Additionally, the Chung Tai World Museum is the only museum in Taiwan that houses a complete collection of stone rubbings, showcasing the unique characteristics of calligraphy from various periods. Visitors can admire the timeless artistic charm of calligraphy masters such as Wang Xizhi, Yan Zhenqing, Zhang Xu, and Su Dongpo. The museum also features an interactive area called "Wooden Law Creation," where digital interactive sculptures allow visitors of all ages to learn and create their own wooden sculptures.
