The Four Holy Mountains
Wu Tai Shan
Wu Tai Shan, means five-terraced mountain and refers to the five flat peaks in the area. Temples here are dedicated to Manjushri, the Bodhisatva of wisdom and virtue.
Emei Shan
Emei Shan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the temples here are dedicated to the Bodhisatva Puxian (Samantabhadra).
Putuoshan
The temples here are dedicated to Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, or Guanyin, the goddess of mercy and compassion.
Jiuhua Shan
The temples here are dedicated to Bodhisatva Kshitigarbha, the Bodhisattva of the greatest vow.