Exhibition Date: 22th of Dec, 2007 to 10th of Feb, 2008
Exhibition Venue: Chung Tai Chan Monastery˘mTrue Faces of the Lotus TreasuryˇX2007 Chung Tai Shan Buddhist Art Exhibition
Opening Hours: 8:30 ˇV 17:30 Daily (Last admission at 17:00)
"True Faces of the Lotus TreasuryˇX2007 Chung Tai Shan Buddhist Art Exhibition" explores the relationship between Buddhist artifacts and contemporary art and culture. Nearly eighty pieces of art are featured in this exhibit, including sculptures of Buddhas, bodhisattvas, arhats and heavenly kings, as well as steles and other Buddhist artifacts spanning in date from the Han to the Qing dynasty. This special exhibition of "Buddhist Sculptures and Steles" will present four key themes to convey the Buddhist concept of the Four Immeasurable Minds: kindness, compassion, joy and non-attachment. "Serene BeautyˇXBuddhist Sculptures through the Ages" highlights the quality of "kindness" seen on the faces of Buddhas and bodhisattvas. "The BenefactorsˇXBuddhist Steles" shows the great "compassion" of Buddhist benefactors present throughout the ages. In the "Field of MeritˇXArhats" the state of "joy" coming from a mind freed from all vexations is illustrated in the images of the arhats. "Visages of Perfect PeaceˇXHeads of Buddhas", through the remnant heads of ancient Buddha statues, portrays the virtue of "non-attachment", an important element in the practice of the Bodhisattva Way .
˘mBonsai ExhibitionˇGNantou Flower Festival 2007
Opening Hours: 8:00~17:30 Daily
This exhibition features 260 excellent works of bonsai from across Taiwan. In addition to the rich variety of potted plants on display, visitors are also invited to enjoy a pleasant walk around Deer Garden, Hua Lin Garden or Bodhi Park, where delicately designed landscapes ensure delight for both the eyes and the mind. Embraced in the arms of nature, one may also experience a taste of exquisite horticultural aesthetics.
˘mTour of the Monastery
ˇ@ˇ@The edifice of Chung Tai Chan Monastery incorporates the features of both eastern and western religious architecture and is a wonderful example of the implementation of academic research, education, art, science and everyday living as an expression of Buddhist teachings. The tour offers visitors an opportunity to experience the spirit and character of the monastery, where tradition and modernity work flawlessly hand in hand to offer an extraordinary taste of the harmony and tranquility of the Buddhist Pure Land. All are welcome to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the monastery and to relish in the sublime beauty of this inspiring building.
ˇ@˘lOpening Hours: 8:00 ~17:30 Daily
ˇ@˘lHalls Open to the Public:
ˇ@Weekdays:
Hall of the Four Heavenly Kings (1F),
Great Majesty Hall (2F)
ˇ@Weekends and Holidays:
Hall of the Four Heavenly Kings (1F),
Great Majesty Hall (2F),
Di Zhang Hall and Guan Yin Hall (7F),
Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas (16F)
Chung Tai Chan Monastery
2 Chung Tai Road, Puli, Nantou 54544 Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: (049)2930-215
Fax: (049)2930-397
Email: ctworld@mail.ctcm.org.tw
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