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Who among the family knows! Wenshu Monastery is a place you simply must visit!

If you come to Chengdu, in addition to tasting delicious food and seeing giant pandas, Wenshu Monastery is also a place you absolutely cannot miss. It is not only a sacred place for praying for wisdom and academic success, but also a tranquil place full of history and culture. 🙏 Wenshu Monastery is dedicated to Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, symbolizing 'Great Wisdom'. It is an efficacious place for praying for academic improvement, wisdom enhancement, career success, and the increase of fortune and virtue. 📍 The visiting route starts from the wall with the inscription 'World Peace, Human Happiness' made of green tiles and red walls, passing through the Heavenly King Hall, the Hall of the Three Great Bodhisattvas, the Mahavira Hall, and more, each with its unique cultural and historical significance. Especially the Buddha's relics and the skull relics of Master Xuanzang enshrined in the Sutra Tower are extremely precious holy objects in Buddhism. 🧧 Remember to touch the iron 'Luck' character in the Mahavira Hall to bring good fortune home. The 'Empty Forest' inscription in the Dharma Hall is the imperial handwriting of Emperor Kangxi, which makes one feel the depth of history. 🏛 The architectural style of Wenshu Monastery is a typical ancient construction of the Western Sichuan Plain, and every window lattice and door decoration is a finely carved work of art, worthy of careful appreciation. 📚 The Wenshu Pavilion is not only the location of the Empty Forest Lecture Hall and the Buddhist library, but also the Ten Thousand Buddhas Pagoda inside is a must-visit for tourists. Circle the pagoda three times to pray for peace and smoothness. 📸 For photography enthusiasts, Wenshu Monastery is also a great place to take pictures, whether it's the details of the ancient architecture or the natural landscape within the monastery, you can take satisfying photos. 🎫 Wenshu Monastery is open for free, but please remember to go during the opening hours to avoid missing the visiting time. 📍 Address: No. 66, Wenshu Monastery Street, Qingyang District, Chengdu ⏰ Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00 Wenshu Monastery, a sacred place that combines prayer, culture, and history, whether you are seeking wisdom, academic success, or experiencing tranquility and history, it is an indispensable stop for you in Chengdu. Come to Wenshu Monastery and start your spiritual journey!
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Posted: May 10, 2024
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