Chung Tai World Museum

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Chung Tai World Museum Introduction

The Chung Tai World Museum is located in the Lotus Basin at the foot of Hehuan Mountain in central Taiwan, seamlessly integrated with the mountainous terrain and adjacent to Chung Tai Chan Monastery. Surrounded by lush mountains and clear blue skies, the museum overlooks Puli, a town nestled in the hills. The Tang-style architecture, characterized by a mix of Chinese and Western styles, resembles the grandeur of Chang'an City, symbolizing the "Guarding the Law City" in Buddhism, aimed at protecting Buddhist teachings and historical artifacts. Over the past 30 years, treasured items donated by devotees have been meticulously crafted under the vision of the founder, Master Wei-Jue An, embodying the aspiration of "aestheticizing the world," thus becoming a new landmark for culture, spirituality, and relaxation in central Taiwan. Upon entering the main hall with a height of nine meters on the first floor, visitors feel as though they have stepped into the tranquil and luminous realm of Buddhist teachings. The ceiling above the central Buddha, designed with a square dome reminiscent of cave architecture, reflects the Buddhist concept of "Ten Directions and Three Times." When light shines through the lotus-patterned stained glass in the center onto the three-tiered array of Bodhisattvas, it feels as if one is amidst the sea of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas in the Huazang world, guiding visitors into the realm of Buddhist art. Chung Tai World Museum is also the only museum in Taiwan with a complete collection of stone rubbings, showcasing the calligraphic styles of various historical calligraphers, allowing visitors to appreciate the timeless artistic charm of masters like Wang Xizhi, Yan Zhenqing, Zhang Xu, and Su Dongpo. Additionally, the museum features an interactive area called "Woodcraft Creation," where digital interactive sculpting enables both children and adults to learn how to create their own wooden sculptures.

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