Nanhai Zen Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Asia

Nanhai Zen Temple is located in Runan County, Zhumadian City, and has a history of thousands of years. It was rebuilt in the 1980s and 1990s by Master Mingcheng with a huge amount of money. The Zen temple is surrounded by Ru River on three sides, the temple area is open, the architecture is numerous, the pagoda is magnificent, and the Lin Palace is dazzling. It is known as the largest Buddhist temple in Asia and is a national 4A scenic spot. Enter from the west gate, walk a long way, and the fragrance of osmanthus is refreshing. After the cooperation gate, pass the Heavenly King Hall, stand on the Three Hearts Bridge, calm and peaceful, look at the bell tower and drum tower on the right and left, and worship the Daxiong Hall in front, majestic and solemn. On the east side is the Manjusri Hall, on the west side is the Samantabhadra Hall, and behind is the Guanyin Hall, with a thousand hands and a thousand eyes. The North Mountain Gate has twelve archways, which are unique.