Buddhism and Tea

No matter we are working in politics, going into business, pursuing our studies, or enjoying our achievements and happiness in our daily life, we cannot stay away from vexation. However, Buddhist meditation, which brings wisdom to us so as to find the solution of vexation, can make our mind and body healthy and happy.

Situated in the Emeishan City, with an scenic area of 154 km.2and Wanfo Summit, 3099 meters above the sea level, as the peak, Mt. Emei, towering, steep and beautiful, is honored as “the most beautiful mountain under the heaven”. Mt. Emei has a varied climate and is covered with rich vegetation, with more than 3,000 species of plants, including rare trees in the world. It is a major characteristic of Mt. Emei that there are a lot of monkeys extending palms to tourists for food along the trails. Mt. Emei is now one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China. There are about 26 Buddhist temples, including 8 major ones, holding frequent Buddhist services.

Mt. Emei is the place of enlightenment of the bodhisattva Samantabhadra, with Wannian Temple as the core. With green trees coveredall the year around and Buddhist music lingering in the air, here is a place with profound Buddhism atmosphere. Buddhism and tea has a long history here. And the newly-built Wannian Snow Bud Tea House is a good place for enjoying tea.

With a grateful heart and cheerful mood, you will enjoy Buddhist meditation and fine tea in Wannian Temple which has a history of over one thousand years.