The art treasury of Arhat statues is like being in a 'Mini Western Paradise'

You will be shocked by the grandeur of the statue group here! You will be conquered by the splendid art and craftsmanship! And you will be moved by the stories about devotion and faith. ➡️ Walk straight from the mountain gate, with ancient trees reaching the sky and streams flowing longitudinally, as if you have switched places and entered another world. 📕 The Samadhi Zen Forest is divided into upper, middle, and lower three temples. When we arrived, it was already close to three in the afternoon, and the sky was overcast with drizzle, so the light was not good, and we only made a brief visit to the lower Samadhi Anguo Temple. It is said to be the practice place of the Tang Dynasty master Wuda, and the 'Samadhi Water' from the temple was used to wash away facial sores, vividly demonstrating the important theory of Buddhist karma and reincarnation, making it a well-known Zen temple far and wide. ⛩️ The stone archway separates the sacred world. The architecture is hidden in the dense forest, and the rain washes away all dust. The Samadhi Zen Forest's Heavenly King Hall and the Mahavira Hall both exude an aura of ancient simplicity and elegance. The Buddha statues are solemn with subtle colors, and the architecture is quaint with a serene environment. The sound of rain, bells, and chanting, every sound enters the ear, with the Buddhist chant lingering on. ⛰️ The ancient Jieyuan Cave is spectacular. The exterior facade of the building is wrapped with five hundred Arhats in an orderly fashion, layered upon each other, each with a different shape, all dressed in elegant gold, looking up as if you are in the heavenly realm of Buddha, with Arhats coming from all directions. 🗼 The Wanfo Pagoda Forest is hidden among the dense forests and bamboo. The golden Buddha statues and the gray pagodas form a sizable community on the hillside, with the wind blowing the flags and the green bells tinkling, presenting a Zen-like atmosphere. 🎫 Ticket: Free 🆓 🍚 Vegetarian Meal: There is a vegetarian restaurant in the lower Samadhi area, only 10 yuan per person, tea starts at only 5 yuan, accommodation is 70 yuan per person, the prices are affordable; 🚗 Transportation: Public transportation is rather inconvenient, it is recommended to drive by yourself, the parking lot is large, and the parking fee is 5 yuan per vehicle.