Not in Kyoto, but in Tongxuan Temple of Tiantai, the Zen-like paradise is stunningly beautiful

I quietly took half a day off, choosing to take a brief leave from the bustling world and arrived at Huizhao Courtyard in Tiantai County, Taizhou. Here, I played with cats and dogs, savored tea, burned incense, and cast away worldly troubles from my mind, wishing only to savor a moment of tranquility. 🚗 Transportation: Self-drive/Taxi search 🔍 locate Tongxuan Temple We stayed one night at Guoqing Temple and then took a taxi to Tongxuan Temple, which cost 46 yuan. ☎️ Reservation: Please contact the master in advance to confirm the room before check-in. The price for a standard room is 500 yuan per night, including morning and evening vegetarian meals, Zen meditation, and scripture copying; an additional 30 yuan per person is required for reserving a noon meal. 🛏️ Guest rooms: Huizhao Courtyard is decorated with wood, and the central courtyard is designed in the style of dry landscape, antique and fresh. The rooms are equipped with hot water, floor heating, toiletries, slippers, and a hairdryer, making the accommodation very comfortable. 🕐 Daily Schedule: - 5:30 Wake up - 6:00-7:00 Zen meditation experience - 7:30 Morning meal - 11:30 Noon meal - 17:30 Evening meal - 19:00 Scripture copying Meditators can participate in the above activities as they wish, or apply to sweep the courtyard, feed deer, etc. The master will notify in advance before all activities after 7:30. 🍵 Reservations can be made for paid experiences in flower arrangement, tea ceremony, and incense ceremony, enriching your stay.